In DeKalb County, students can apply for a lottery to enroll at a school of their choice. Traditionally, the school choice enrollment period has been after the winter holiday break. But this year, it's happening in October and began on Oct. 1.
Dan Whisenhunt is a journalist based in Decatur, Georgia. He writes for Decaturish.com and his work has also been featured in WABE and Atlanta News First. Dan covers local news and events in Decatur, with a focus on education, transportation, and community issues.