Last week, Mary Jo Chandler was celebrated and recognized for retiring after 51 years of service to DeKalb County Schools.
The DeKalb County Board of Education surprised the ESPO delegate and veteran bus driver with a reception and praised Chandler during their Thursday work session.
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