Seasoned arts administrator Alan Hopper named DSO leader, effective immediately
Two police officers from DeKalb County were recognized at a Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police conference this month.
Venick Tanner, who suffers from dementia, wandered from The Regency House in Decatur around 2 a.m. Sunday, but was found Monday afternoon.
All 24,000 kids who struggle to get enough to eat in DeKalb County should be able to get a nutritious meal in the summer, groups say.
The remains of DeKalb 23-year-old Mirsha Victor were found Tuesday in Henry County. Three suspects in her death are already in jail.
Pool schedule modifications begin Aug. 2 due to a national lifeguard shortage, city officials said.
DeKalb County officials are giving out $50 prepaid cards to the first 300 residents who get a COVID-19 vaccination at an event Saturday.
Sitting down for a meal or grabbing a bite to go? Check out the latest scores for the 35 DeKalb County eateries inspected in the last week.
DeKalb County police arrested an Atlanta woman Wednesday on malice murder charges in connection with the killing of a Covington man in June.
The Paycheck Protection Program benefited nearly 12 million businesses in the U.S., including some in Decatur-Avondale Estates.
DeKalb families can get free groceries and free vaccinations — if desired — across the county this Saturday.
The National Association of Counties recognized DeKalb County's Senior Center Without Walls: Virtual Village and the Virtual Career Academy.
The three winners are schools where all students have access to arts integration in every subject with both rigor and relevance.
Malcolm is a handsome boy who is smart and affectionate. Come meet him today at LifeLine's DeKalb County Animal Services shelter!
Brian Holmes, 42, and a man in his 20s, became involved in a dispute in the yard of a Lithonia home when the shooting took place.
Jadir Woods, 24, was arrested after police said he shot and killed Timothy Wilson inside a Decatur business after an earlier altercation.
Grabbing some grub or a quick coffee to go? Check out the latest scores for the 41 DeKalb County eateries inspected in the last week.
The local folk rock band will return to live performances as part of the one-day festival that benefits efforts to alleviate homelessness.
The Red Cross is holding a series of blood drives soon in the Decatur-Avondale Estates area.
Maddox, the first woman to be elected sheriff in the county, will present awards to nine local recipients for their service, commitment.
In some cases, vaccinated middle and high school students and staff will be required to wear masks out of an abundance of caution.
A total of $6.2 million will be paid to police officers, 911 workers, investigators and others allocated from American Rescue Plan funds.
Police said the man was pleasuring himself in the open in front of a girl whose father flagged down a police officer before the man escaped.
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The eight-week virtual academy begins Aug. 25 and includes discussions about police scenarios, use of force and crisis intervention.
Five Decatur men and another man from Covington were arrested after the victim was shot following a dispute at a local Chevron station.
Pancho is handsome, curious and walks great on a leash! And if you adopt him through Sunday, his adoption fee is only $25! Meet him today!
Food & Wine Magazine chose Cremalosa, which opened in February 2020, to represent Georgia on its "The Best Ice Cream in Every State" list.
A 19-year-old man was found shot outside a DeKalb County food mart Wednesday evening, he later died from his injuries.
The unemployment rate in DeKalb County decreased recently.
Heading out for a bite to eat? Dig into the latest inspection scores for 22 DeKalb County eateries, inspected in the last week.
Adam Mathias Garcia of Decatur faces federal drug and firearms possession charges in a major drug trafficking conspiracy based in Savannah.
The DeKalb County Police Department implemented two non-sworn, civilian personnel positions for lower priority, nonviolent service calls.
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Find out here what will be closed, and when, for the Fourth of July holiday in Decatur, Avondale Estates and DeKalb County.
Terrified by fireworks, more dogs run away over 4th of July weekend than any other time of year. Here’s what you can do to find your pet.
'We look forward to next year when we have more time to plan and implement this beloved event.'
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Decatur and Avondale Estates.
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Avondale is building on its reputation as a green city, and the 2-acre Town Green will serve as an economic driver for the downtown, as ...