Retired DeKalb educators meet this week

The Georgia Retired Educators Association in Decatur and DeKalb will hold its monthly Thursday in Decatur.

Retirees from Decatur and DeKalb schools, both public and private, as well as retirees of other districts who live in the county, are welcome in the group.

The meeting will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, at Decatur First Christian Church fellowship hall, 601 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur.

Information: 770-498-9493.

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