Jackson High holds community meeting Thursday

A community meeting will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at M.H. Jackson High School, 801 Glenwood Ave. SE Atlanta. Topics will include the planned renovation, advanced placement classes and the school's bid to join the International Baccalaureate program. Valerie Jackson, former first lady of Atlanta, board chairwoman Brenda Muhammad and Superintendent Erroll Davis will deliver remarks. Information: http://talkupaps.wordpress.com.

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