DeKalb's school board expected to meet ahead of hearing
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By MYFOXATLANTA STAFF
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. -
The embattled DeKalb County School Board is expected to meet on Monday, ahead of a second hearing before state education leaders later this week.
The State School Board gave DeKalb school board members 30 days to show progress after a confrontational hearing last month. Interim Superintendent Michael Thurmond says he'll speak for his board Thursday. He believes his board members are ready to turn over a new leaf.
Thurmond says DeKalb business leaders have told him they're concerned about the impact the schools' troubles are having on the county's economy.
The State School Board could recommend the governor remove the entire DeKalb board after the district was put on probation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The county school board has hired an attorney, and there's speculation they're considering challenging the law that allows the governor to remove them.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:39 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:39:53 GMT
June 19 is National Dine Out Day. Restaurants and vendors across the country are contributing a percentage of their revenues for the day to the NJ Relief Fund.
June 19 is National Dine Out Day. Restaurants and vendors across the country are contributing a percentage of their revenues for the day to the NJ Relief Fund.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:13 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:13:37 GMT
A father and son who admitted they were pimps have been acquitted in New York of sex trafficking after several prostitutes testified they were treated well.
A father and son who admitted they were pimps have been acquitted in New York of sex trafficking after several prostitutes testified they were treated well.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:13 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:13:21 GMT
A car crashed into a building on 2nd Avenue and East 4th Street in the East Village on Wednesday morning. At least eight people were injured, three in serious condition, according to FDNY officials.
A car jumped the curb on 2nd Avenue and East 4th Street in the East Village on Wednesday morning injuring eight people. Witnesses say the Nissan was traveling at a high speed before it took out the store front, trees, bicycles, a light post and a fire hydrant.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:30 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:30:41 GMT
Natura Pet Products is voluntarily recalling all Innova, California Natural, EVO, Healthwise, Mother Nature and Karma branded dry pet food and biscuit, bar, and treat products with expiration dates prior to June 10, 2014, because of a positive Salmonella test.
Natura Pet Products is voluntarily recalling all Innova, California Natural, EVO, Healthwise, Mother Nature and Karma branded dry pet food and biscuit, bar, and treat products with expiration dates prior to June 10, 2014, because of a positive Salmonella test.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:07 AM EDT2013-06-19 11:07:13 GMT
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Riders should anticipate some changes but "near normal" service on the Long Island Rail Road for the morning rush.
Riders should anticipate some changes but "near normal" service on the Long Island Rail Road for the morning rush. Crews have been working to repair tracks and switches after Monday's derailment.
