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List of 21 Dekalb Schools For Possible Closure

Posted: 4:37 pm EDT March 18, 2010Updated: 6:35 pm EDT March 18, 2010

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. -- Four schools will be closing at the end of the school year in DeKalb County.

Channel 2 Action News has just learned the list of possible schools under consideration for the chopping block.

This list includes:

Ashford Park Elementary

Atherton Elementary

Avondale Elementary

Bob Mathis Elementary

Briar Vista Elementary

Briarlake Elementary

Clifton Elementary

Flat Shoals Elementary

Gresham Park Elementary

Kelley Lake Elementary

Kittredge Magnet Elementary

Knollwood Elementary

Laurel Ridge Elementary

Meadowview Elementary

Medlock Elementary

Midvale Elementary

Peachcrest Elementary

Rock Chapel Elementary

Rowland Elementary

Sky Haven Elementary

Wadsworth Magnet Elementary

School officials recently told Channel 2 Action News reporter Richard Elliott the closings will save the district about $2.35 million and make up for part of its budget shortfall, which recently jumped to $88 million. Other ways to save the district money are also under consideration.

For more information on this story, head to AJC.com AJC.com.

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