City Schools of Decatur will have an interim superintendent beginning Jan. 1, 2027, after Gyimah Whitaker’s departure takes effect Dec. 31. Deputy Superintendent Karen Newton-Scott is scheduled to fill the role while the Board of Education searches for a permanent leader.
Whitaker announced her plan during the board’s Nov. 10 meeting, saying she intends to “move forward with new opportunities.” She has led the district since July 2023.
The district credits Whitaker’s tenure with increases in student achievement, narrower achievement gaps and an improved four-year graduation rate. City Schools of Decatur also said it received its highest state accountability score to date while she was superintendent.
Marcus Jones
News Now Georgia
