articleThe Brief Home Depot announced Wednesday that its CEO is taking a temporary medical leave from the Cobb County-based retailer. Home Depot CEO Ted Decker is taking a temporary medical leave of absence from the Cobb County retail headquarters, according to a company announcement on Wednesday. What we know:Home Depot confirmed Wednesday that 63-year-old Decker is taking a temporary medical leave of absence. According to financial magazine Barron's, shares dropped 2.35% after Home Depot announced Decker's temporary absence. What we don't know:Company officials have not publicly disclosed the specific medical condition requiring Decker's temporary absence.