Synopses of five finalist names for renaming Grady
As the end of the renaming process for Grady High School nears, the Grady Name Change Committee narrowed the list of potential names down to five at the meeting last week. The Southerner put together a summary of each of the 5 potential names for community members to read before submitting their vote.
![Proposed name Ida B. Wells honors influential historical figure](https://thesoutherneronline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/images-3-e1603128265250.jpg)
![Midtown name references Grady’s neighborhood locale](https://thesoutherneronline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IMG_6330.jpg)
![Dr. Thomas E. Adger name proposal pays tribute to Grady’s first African American principal](https://thesoutherneronline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/adger-archive-pic1-900x438.jpg)
![Name Piedmont High School recognizes Grady’s location](https://thesoutherneronline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/park-pt-2-e1603126555137-900x389.jpg)
![Proposed Freedom High School name references ideals of the city](https://thesoutherneronline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Atl-MLK_sign_skyline.jpg)
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