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DeKalb County shifts student assignment project focus to overcrowding in six clusters
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Cathy Cobbs , as published by Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)
· August 23, 2026
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Key points New and expanded schools are set to open between 2027 and 2029, which will impact these areas. The district is inviting families, students, and staff to provide input on how the new schools will serve students starting in 2027.
The DeKalb County School District is continuing its Student Assignment Project, focusing on addressing overcrowding in certain school clusters. Six clusters are affected, including Lakeside, Cross Keys, and Druid Hills, among others. New and expanded schools are set to open between 2027 and 2029, which will impact these areas.
The district is inviting families, students, and staff to provide input on how the new schools will serve students starting in 2027. Several school projects are underway, including the expansion of Dresden Elementary School and Cross Keys High School.
Further details about the project and its impact on the school district are available, including information about the specific schools and clusters involved.
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Category: schools Published: August 23, 2026 Source: Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods) Reading time: 1 min
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