Camping for pre-k
Angst has taken over a street in Candler Park. It's all because of Mary Lin Elementary, which is holding its pre-kindergarten registration May 1. Some parents are so desperate to get their children into the program that they camp out in advance for one of the school's 20 spots.Mark Clement waits for the doors to open Thursday morning. Mark Clement, who bought his boyhood home in the area and camped for his 4-year-old Jack all week long. had a message for the Atlanta school board Thursday. John Spink/AJC
