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Residents press Decatur commission on School Districts early childhood center and transparency

Decatur City Commission
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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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