Decatur Crackdown On 'Booting' Stalled By Concerns

The city commission postponed a measure that would have capped vehicle booting fees at $40.

Decatur Plans 'Touch A Budget' Expo

The event is intended to help residents learn about city spending while having fun.

Development, Population, Transport: Sound Off on Decatur's Comprehensive Plan

The first public meeting to discuss the future of Decatur is set for Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Decatur School Tax Exemption Stalls in Legislature

Other homestead exemptions for Decatur passed in the General Assembly, but the school tax bill was tabled over politics.

Presidential Primary Results: DeKalb Was With Hillary

Clinton easily outpaced Sen. Bernie Sanders in DeKalb County, en route to a sweeping Democratic primary win in Georgia.

Clinton Leads With Big Donors in Decatur

See who from Decatur are the top financial donors to the various presidential campaigns.

Decatur To Keep Doing Business at Commissioner's Hardware Store

The city already did a small amount of business with Intown Ace Hardware long before Tony Powers was elected.

Avondale, Like Decatur, Won't Pursue Annexation This Year

Mayor says plans to add on to Avondale Estates will be revisited in the future.

ICYMI: Decatur Wants You To Fill Out a Transportation Survey

The survey is designed to help city leaders make future transport decisions.

Decatur's Brown Re-elected to Transportation Board

The architect is a 10-year veteran of the board.

Decatur Won't Pursue Annexation This Year

The city says new leaders need to take a look before moving ahead with plans to add property.

Decatur Mayor To Give 'State of City' Address Tuesday

Patti Garrett will be joined by a former U.S. poet laureate at the event.

Avondale's 'Erector Set' Building is Going Down

The city has requested that the unfinished structure's owners demolish it.

Decatur Details Priorities in Event of Snow and Ice

City says it will work to keep major streets and sidewalks near MARTA stations clear.

Former DeKalb Zoning Board Member Headed To Prison

Jeremy "Jerry" Clark took a bribe to approve a variance for a late-night pool hall in Tucker, prosecutors say.

DeKalb County To Get New, $8.6 Million Animal Shelter

The shelter, approved by county commission, will be near DeKalb-Peachtree Airport.

Patch Poll: Are You in Favor of Casinos in Georgia?

A bill has already been introduced in the General Assembly, and we want to know what you think about this controversial issue.

DeKalb's New Audit Oversight Panel in Turmoil

Two members of the committee have resigned over what they say is political interference from a Stone Mountain state senator.

Decatur Named As Defendant in Dearborn Park Lawsuit

The battle is over the city's plans to expand the park.

Patch Poll: What's the Most Important Issue Before the General Assembly?

Lawmakers will be back in town next Monday for the 2016 legislative session. Tell us what you think they should -- and shouldn't -- tackle

Decatur Elects New Mayor

Patti Garrett was elected by the city commission to become Decatur's new mayor on Monday night.

New Mayor of Decatur to be Chosen Monday

The city commission's first meeting of the year begins at 7:30.

Water Service Disruptions to Continue Through Wednesday Afternoon

A water main break at Superior and Willow is affecting nearby communities.

Taxes May Be Falling in Decatur in 2016

All DeKalb residents could see a decline in county taxes under a new budget.

No More Glass Recycling in Avondale Estates

The city says its no longer feasible to accept the material for recycling.

New Poll Shows Huge Trump Lead in Georgia

Cruz and Rubio come in second and third, respectively, among likely Peach State voters.

Trump With Hitler-like Mustache Spray-Painted in Northeast Atlanta

Police are investigating the vandalism.

List of Georgia's Presidential Primary Candidates Released

Here's who will be on your March 1, 2016 presidential ballot.

Patch Poll: Mark Richt for Governor?

Tell us what you think about this latest rumor surrounding UGA's soon-to-be-ex-football coach.

Study Says County Workers Are Underpaid: Report

Some trail market rates by 25 to 30 percent, according to consulting firm.

Ex-DeKalb Commish Aide Pleads Guilty to Obstruction

Bob Lundsten has been sentenced to one year's probation and community service.

Georgia Secretary of State May Face Data Breach Battle Across U.S.

Some of the leaked data may impact people who have moved from Georgia to other states.

Georgia Secretary of State Accused of Massive Data Breach

Information involving more than six million voters statewide may have been compromised.

MARTA Accused of Violating Workers Rights

Federal investigators say the agency violated employees' rights to take unpaid leave for medical and family issues.

Patch Poll: Should Georgia Accept Syrian Refugees?

Take our poll and tell us what you think about Gov. Nathan Deal's decision to close Georgia's borders to Syrian refugees.

Gannon Seeking Input on DeKalb Government

The DeKalb commissioner is hosting a public input session on Monday night.

DeKalb Officials Add 41 Votes to Lavista Hills Cityhood Referendum

The previously uncounted votes were on provisional ballots.

Lavista Hills Alliance Hires Law Firm in Continuing Cityhood Battle

The controversy continues over last week's vote on the issue of cityhood for Lavista Hills.

Jester: Revote on Lavista Hills Cityhood

The DeKalb commissioner says the county's image will continue to erode if another vote isn't held.

Ben Carson Rap Radio Ad Debuts in Atlanta

The 60-second ad aimed at young black voters began airing Friday morning in Atlanta and eight other cities.