The CHCA Board is looking for high school seniors for our annual neighborhood banner celebrating graduation. We have a growing list, and we want to honor ALL SENIORS for their accomplishment. If your family has a graduating senior, please let us know by email: 

ClairmontHeightsCA@gmail.com

Would you like a great photograph of your student posing by the banner? Drag them to our upcoming Spring Art Fest!

Whether they are in cap and gown, college shirt, or comfortable attire of their choice, we hope to get all graduates for the group photo. Hopefully, this will become a longtime neighborhood tradition.

The DeKalb School District's Department of Early Learning and Pre-K Programs is excited to announce its Pre-K (3&4) application and lottery for all elementary schools, Coralwood Center, the Early Learning Center, and 10 Pre-K3 expansion sites for the 2025-2026 school year.

This year's lottery 2026 will be online. The application window opens on March 3rd and closes at 11:59pm on March 21st. The lottery and waitlist drawing will take place on Friday, March 28th.

Parents need to supply a LONG list of required documents. You may prepare by reviewing the requirements on the district website:

Parents may wish to take advantage of a virtual Application Support Session that will take place on February 25, 2025 from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Participants will learn how to upload documents to the District's Mint platform and see how to accept or decline a seat and/or waitlist position after the lottery.

This session requires registration: REGISTER for Online Support Session

It is important to note that submitting an application does not guarantee a spot for your child, as positions are limited. Furthermore, the DeKalb District’s participation in the "Bright from the Start Lottery" Pre-K Program for 2025-2026 is contingent upon receipt of adequate state and local funding and approval by the DeKalb County School District.

The DeKalb Sanitation Division will assist county residents with the safe disposal of a wide variety of hazardous items on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Workers will accept items from 8 AM until noon, although they recommend early arrival to avoid lines.

Click the image to see the full brochure with lists of accepted items.

Location:

Sanitation Division Central Transfer Station

3720 Leroy Scott Drive, Decatur, GA 30032

This event is FREE and open only to DeKalb County residents. Proof of DeKalb County residency is required. Residents are limited to 10 gallons of paint per vehicle. No commercial vehicles are allowed. Early arrival is highly recommended.

If you have a question, concern, or idea you would like to share regarding our schools, local School Board member Whitney McGinniss invites you to join her at one of the locations listed below.

Full Spring Listening Session Schedule:

• WED, 02-12-2025 | 6pm to 7pm | Robert Shaw Theme School (with special guest Commissioner Chakira Johnson)
• FRI 02-28-2025 | noon to 3pm | Buna Lit Cafe | 4285 Buford Hwy
• THU 03-06-2025 | 4pm to 7pm | Panera Bread | 2311 N Druid Hills Rd
• TUE 03-11-2025 | noon to 3pm | ChocoLaté Coffee | 2094 N Decatur Rd
• SAT 03-15-2025 | noon to 3pm | Corner Cup | 2625 Lawrenceville Hwy
• SAT 03-22-2025 | 11am to 1pm | Fernbank Science Center (with special guests Commissioners Michelle Long Spears and Ted Terry, plus special sound and listening themed science activities!)