Decatur Police: catalytic converter theft alert The Decatur Police Department is investigating the theft of catalytic converters from seven vehicles in the past few days.
All of these thefts occurred during the overnight hours. Six of the thefts...
Perimeter market continues to flourish The state of banking and its effects on the Perimeter business market, along with its correlation to commercial and residential real estate were the main topics of last week’s Perimeter Business Al...
Decatur builds Beacon Municipal Center Decatur officials celebrated the groundbreaking of the Beacon Municipal Center last week, allowing the police department to centralize and an elementary school to reopen. The center will house a ne...
May 15, 2013 01:04 PM | 0 | 6 |
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Bridgette Bonner bbonner@neighbornewspapers.comNeighbor Newspapers
DeKalb school board finds $9 million in additional funds In one week’s time, financial experts for the DeKalb County School District shifted from presenting a budget with a $14.6 million challenge to one with a $9 million anticipated surplus for 2014.
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May 09, 2013 10:13 AM | 0 | 7 |
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DeKalb County Animal Services issues Rabies alert Two north DeKalb County communities are on rabies alert. DeKalb County Animal Services and Enforcement captured two raccoons in the Harts Mill Court area April 26, and in the Ragley Hall Road area ...
Art-B-Que to thrill visitors with food trucks, adds pageant The Avondale Estates Cultural Affairs Foundation Inc.’s annual Art-B-Que continues to bring a diverse group to the area while promoting local artists and Atlanta’s food truck sensation.
The sixth ...
May 08, 2013 11:35 AM | 0 | 4 |
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Bridgette Bonner bbonner@neighbornewspapers.comNeighbor Newspapers
Decatur teacher leaves classroom for own business After 12 years of teaching science in the City Schools of Decatur, Kris Webb is turning in her grade books and syllabi to open her own science educational enrichment company, The Science of Fun. Th...
May 08, 2013 10:40 AM | 2 | 11 |
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Bridgette Bonner bbonner@neighbornewspapers.comNeighbor Newspapers
Site for DeKalb County animal shelter still uncertain The DeKalb County Commission disappointed a group of animal advocates at a recent meeting when it decided not to move forward with a recommended site for a new animal shelter.
The commission will ...
May 08, 2013 10:35 AM | 0 | 5 |
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Bridgette Bonner bbonner@neighbornewspapers.comNeighbor Newspapers
Tucker Farmers Market offers produce, jewelry and entertainment The Tucker Farmers Market is well underway, and will continue through December with new activities and entertainment.
Coordinator Nancy Qarmont said the market is in its second year and already th...
May 01, 2013 09:56 AM | 0 | 6 |
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Bridgette Bonner bbonner@neighbornewspapers.comNeighbor Newspapers
Aimee Copeland hosts walk, run at Stone Mountain Park Friends of Disabled Adults and Children will welcome Snellville native Aimee Copeland, who battled a flesh-eating bacterial infection last year, as the guest speaker and host of this year’s annual ...
May 01, 2013 09:43 AM | 0 | 7 |
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Bridgette Bonner bbonner@neighbornewspapers.comNeighbor Newspapers
More DeKalb school board members seek reinstatement Former DeKalb County school board members Jesse “Jay” Cunningham, Donna Edler and Sarah Copelin-Wood followed the lead of their counterpart, Pamela Speaks, and asked Gov. Nathan Deal for the opport...
May 01, 2013 09:29 AM | 1 | 5 |
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Bridgette Bonner bbonner@neighbornewspapers.comNeighbor Newspapers
City schools of Decatur featured in new book As four Georgia public school districts — City Schools of Decatur, Gainesville City Schools, Marietta City Schools and Warren County Schools — reach the end of their five-year commitment to an inno...
Former DeKalb school board member requests reinstatement Former DeKalb County school board member Pam Speaks asked for her seat back on the board in an appeal letter to Gov. Nathan Deal.
The letter, dated April 7, serves as a formal petition for reinsta...
April 24, 2013 10:32 AM | 0 | 7 |
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Bridgette Bonner bbonner@neighbornewspapers.comNeighbor Newspapers
Ben Franklin Academy celebrates 25 years Marking 25 years, leaders of the Atlanta private school Ben Franklin Academy do not anticipate expanding beyond a 125-student body.
“We don’t aspire to become a big school,” said Dean of Studies Ma...
Decatur Civic Chorus to host 'Disney' concert A host of voices will be singing for others’ suppers — and more — Sunday at the First Baptist Church of Decatur when the Decatur Civic Chorus presents “A Disney Spectacular” concert.
Its beneficiar...
Lakeside cityhood exploration draws 100 Georgia’s 10th largest municipality may be the 63,000-resident city of Lakeside, if hurdles can be overcome — like $20,000 needed to pay for an economic feasibility study from the University of Geo...
Earth Day in Oakhurst to provide pirate fun Pirates and landlubbers alike can celebrate Earth Day at the Wylde Center in Decatur Sunday.
The free celebration of the environment kicks off — or sets sail — at 12:30 p.m. with local musicians “T...
Druid Hills hosts home tour At the juncture of historic architecture and modern alteration lies the 2013 Druid Hills Tour of Homes and Gardens, slated to attract more than 2,000 visitors this weekend.
“We are delighted to sh...
SweetWater 420 to toast its own holiday When SweetWater 420 Fest headliners George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic take the stage at Candler Park Friday, Saturday’s act The Bitteroots will be taking notes.
“We’ll be at the shows Friday...
Decatur named top foodie city From Staff Reports
Decatur has been named the No. 1 Foodie City by Livability.com, a national website that ranks quality of life and travel amenities of America’s small and mid-sized cities.
For t...
Cowart Family YMCA debuts new spring programs Residents who want to try a fresh activity for spring can find it at the Cowart Family/Ashford Dunwoody YMCA in Brookhaven.
Executive Director Julie Koriakin said “there is always something new goi...
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