A total of 22 students from DeKalb County made the Georgia Department of Education’s 2026 Georgia Scholars list.
The 2026 Georgia Scholars class consists of 162 students from Georgia. DeKalb’s 22 representatives give the county the second most in the state, only behind Cobb County School District’s 26.
According to a news release from Georgia Department of Education, the Georgia Scholars list ‘identifies and honors high school seniors who have achieved excellence in school and community life.” Each honoree receives a seal for their diploma along with a graduation cord to recognize their achievement…