DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - DeKalb County Schools have broken ground on a new renovation and modernization of Cross Keys High School.

A ceremony took place on Thursday to celebrate the future of the school.

What we know:

Earlier this year, the DeKalb County Board of Education approved a $148 million budget paid by E-SPLOST for the school renovations.

The project includes a variety of improvements, including a new auditorium and music suites, a gymnasium renovation, and restroom and courtyard upgrades.

Other improvements include changes to the baseball fields, re-roofing of the existing buildings, and a new HVAC system.

The high school has been educating students since 1958.

The Source: Information for this story came from the DeKalb County Board of Education. DeKalb County Education

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