The answer is being actively pursued by CSD (City Schools of Decatur), ever since Georgia’s Charter Systems Act went into effect on July 1st. Go DeKalb has a summary.

Public hearings will be held at the central offices at Westchester (758 Scott Blvd) Wednesday, October 3rd at 6:30p and Monday, October 8th at 6:30p.

For a more substantive look at Decatur’s plan, check out the CSD website, which provides links to the city’s grant application, an FAQ and a PowerPoint presentation.