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First Juneteenth Celebration Planned In Decatur - Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA - The event will also mark the one-year anniversary of the removal of the Confederate obelisk in the Decatur Square.
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The historical marker, which sits at the corner of McDonough Street and West Trinity Place across from the former DeKalb County courthouse, was unveiled this weekend and installed by the Georgia Historical Society. (Marcus K. Garner/Patch)
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DECATUR, GA A new historical marker is now standing in Decatur Square to commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. and a chapter of his legacy many may not know happened.
The marker, which sits at the corner of McDonough Street and West Trinity Place across from the former DeKalb County courthouse, was unveiled this weekend and installed by the Georgia Historical Society just steps away from where the former 30-foot Confederate obelisk stood in the Square for more than 100 years.
Calls for Decatur City School superintendent to be placed on leave during board investigation
Decatur City Schools Superintendent under fire
Some parents of students and stakeholders are calling for Superintendent David Dude s suspension amid multiple pending lawsuits.
DECATUR, Ga. - Several parents and stakeholders at Decatur City Schools are calling for the superintendent to be suspended while the school board investigates his business conduct.
The Decatur City School Board voted to place Dr. David Dude on paid administrative leave Thursday evening.
The move came after the Beacon Hill Black Alliance for Human Rights announced on Wednesday, it was having a news conference Friday.
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