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Decatur Police to Have Extra Officers on Patrol as School Resumes
City Schools of Decatur head back to school on Monday, while the rest of DeKalb returns on Aug. 8.
DECATUR, GA — Police are reminding Decatur residents that school resumes on Monday, and they plan to have extra officers on patrol around school zones to remind commuters to drive carefully.
"There will be more traffic to include vehicles, buses and big & little pedestrians and cyclists on main roads and neighborhood streets," according to Decatur police. "Please plan on allowing more time for your commute and slow down and pay extra attention as excited students head back to class."
Reduced speeds for school zones are indicated by either flashing lights and/or signage with the times for the school zone posted. Flashing lights are not required or posted for every school zone.
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The rest of DeKalb County Schools start back Monday, Aug. 8.
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