FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 28, 2025

Contact Information:
Sydney DuPriest
Director of Communications
O: 404.371.3601 ext. 1105 
C: 470.540.3697
sydney.dupriest@csdecatur.net 

CSD to Host First Public Hearing for K-2 School Consolidation and Redistricting Process

​DECATUR, Ga. - City Schools of Decatur has announced that a public hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Beacon Hill Middle School, where the community is invited to provide input and offer considerations to Education Planners regarding a potential school consolidation. This hearing will not be counted as one of the two public hearings required by law for a public school closure.

The meeting format will be as follows:

General Information Session: Information Presented
Breakout Sessions: Public Input 

In addition to the public hearings, stakeholders can submit input via this feedback form. Please continue to visit the City Schools of Decatur website at csdecatur.net for the latest information.

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About City Schools of Decatur

Founded in 1901, City Schools of Decatur is a public charter school district in DeKalb County that consistently ranks among the top ten districts in Georgia. The school district supports approximately 5,500 students living within the city's four-square-mile area, offering public education from 0-3 to Pre-K and Kindergarten through 12th grade. CSD employs over 900 full- and part-time staff, including more than 443 teachers, and comprises four neighborhood elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, an Early Childhood Learning Center, and one virtual academy. With an impressive graduation rate of 96.04%, CSD students consistently outperform state and national averages on standardized tests across all grade levels, resulting in a long history of recognition and awards. The district's reputation for inspiring student growth through meaningful and engaging learning experiences is supported by highly qualified educators and strong community engagement.