Protests against DeKalb schools re-opening enter second week Protesters are pushing to halt plans to resume in-person learning in DeKalb County. DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - Hundreds of parents, teachers, and students protested lined up along the road near the entrance to DeKalb County School District’s main office on Tuesday – for the second week in a row. They say they’re outraged the district wants to resume in-person learning as COVID-19 numbers again are on the rise. "It's just not the right thing to do at this time," said Deborah Jones, who leads the Organization of DeKalb Educators. "We know what happened right after Thanksgiving, so we know what's going to happen after Christmas. Give it some time, what is the rush?"