New Atlanta school board member sworn in

Nisha Simama was sworn in Monday as the interim District 2 representative for the Atlanta school board. Simama, whose children graduated from the district, will occupy the position until a special election set Nov. 8. The seat for District 2 came open July 11, when former school board Chairman Khaatim Sherrer El resigned with more than two years left in his term. Six people are running to fill his seat permanently.