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Residents press Decatur commission on School Districts early childhood center and transparency
Summary
Public commenter Kathy Gannon criticized the process used by the City Schools of Decatur for an early childhood learning center (ECLC), saying it bypassed zoning and public input; commissioners responded that the school board is the deciding body, acknowledged public frustration, and encouraged residents to attend school-board hearings and the Aug. 12 planning meeting.
Kathy Gannon of West Ponce De Leon urged the City Commission to re-examine the process surrounding the City Schools of Decaturs early childhood learning center (ECLC), alleging a lack of transparency and warning that permissive process choices could set a precedent allowing institutional uses on commercially zoned land.
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