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DeKalb Schools chief resigns after indictment on financial crime charges
Devon Horton was indicted this month and accused of accepting kickbacks in his former job as a school superintendent in Illinois.
City Schools of Decatur considers closing K‑2 school
Possible closure of City of Decatur elementary school draws opposition from parents.
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Before indictment of schools chief, DeKalb audited P-cards. Here’s what they found.
The audit found instances where people spent more than the daily limit and made unauthorized purchases.
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A $16.5 million investment in Atlanta’s future leaders
An investment in Spelman College is an investment in Atlanta’s future and affirmation of the vision for thriving communities and democratic ideals.
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Hiring a school superintendent should not be taken lightly
Suspended Superintendent Devon Horton, who was approved 6-1 by the DeKalb County Board of Education in 2023, is the school district's ninth leader since 2010.
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Blank Foundation pledges $50 million to boost grad rates at Atlanta’s HBCUs
The 10-year initiative will provide "gap scholarships" to help nearly 10,000 students at Clark Atlanta, Morehouse, Morris Brown and Spelman finish their degree program.
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DeKalb superintendent’s alleged financial misdeeds were public before 2023 hiring
Allegations that DeKalb County Superintendent Devon Horton awarded no-bid contracts to his friends pre-date his hiring in DeKalb.
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Why are kids obsessed with ‘KPop Demon Hunters’?
Beth Collums writes that there are two reasons why the Netflix hit resonates with kids — one sociological and the other psychological — and shares how adults can respond.
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Students take the lead in Atlanta school board candidate town hall
Atlanta school board candidates answered directly to the people their policies would affect during a town hall at Georgia State University.
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DeKalb superintendent Devon Horton indicted on charges of financial crimes
Devon Horton was hired to lead the DeKalb County School District in 2023 after leading a school system outside of Chicago for three years.










