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The City Schools of Decatur School Board approved a $640,000 budget amendment for three new positions, a superintendent search, increased fuel costs and increased insurance premiums.
The Decatur City Commission is considering lowering the millage rate by 0.75 mills. During a work session on June 8, City Manager Andrea Arnold recommended lowering the millage rate from 13.92 mills to 13.17 mills.
On Saturday, June 11, Beacon Hill Black Alliance for Human Rights teamed with Zinn Education Project, K16 TeachTruth, Georgia Youth Justice Coalition, and Georgia Educators for Equity and Justice to bring a Truth Walk to the city of Decatur.