DeKalb Workforce Development Moving to North Decatur

The county agency will move to DeKalb Industrial Way next month.

Holcomb Calls For 'Green' Initiatives, Projects

State Rep. Scott Holcomb wants to start a local dialogue on green initiatives.

SHARE: Photos from the 2013 Presidential Inauguration

Are you attending the inauguration on Jan. 21? Upload your photos or videos and share the experience with your neighbors.

Levitas Avoids Press Question Regarding Cityhood Position

The former state representative, who has organized cityhood panels in Oak Grove, declined to say whether he supported the creation of another city in the North Druid Hills-Briarcliff area.

Briarcliff Charter School to Go Before State Board Wednesday

The Globe Academy could receive final approval from the state board of education.

New Decatur Mayor Doesn't See Annexation in City's Future

Jim Baskett said he doesn't see a lot of enthusiasm for the North Decatur annexation.

Leaders Offer Conflicting Views at Second Cityhood Forum

No additional cityhood meeting was scheduled at the end.

Investigators Search County CEO's Home

DeKalb County authorities executed search warrants Monday morning at the home and office of Burrell Ellis.

Patch, Starbucks Team to Avert Fiscal Cliff

The two companies have joined forces to urge Congress to “Come Together” before tax hikes and spending cuts push America over the “fiscal cliff.”

Trash and Recycling Pickup - Holiday Schedule

DeKalb County wants you to know about adjustments to your solid waste collection schedule over the Christmas holiday.

DeKalb Announces Holiday Sanitation Collection Schedule

DeKalb County will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 25 and Tuesday, Jan. 1.

Shopping Center Owners Call Annexation Government Overreach

Shopping center owners at Clairmont and North Decatur roads say, "We face tax increases of more than 30 percent and a host of greater red tape from another governing body."

Local Legislators Announce Second Cityhood Meeting

The meeting will be held in Oak Grove United Methodist Church on Jan. 8 at 7 p.m.

County to Hold Winter Break Day Camp at Local Rec Centers

The camps will be held Dec. 24-31.

News Nearby: Decatur Breaks Ground Monday on Public Works Building

The public is invited to the event at 8:30 a.m. at 2635 Tally St.

Decatur Manager: Annex Commercial Areas, Leave Out Most Residences

Decatur City Manager Peggy Merriss recommended the city limit annexation to commercial areas around Suburban Plaza, Emory Commons Shopping Center and nearby apartments and houses.

Decatur Commission To Discuss Annexation Monday Night

A work session will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday in city hall. The city commission is scheduled to decide Dec. 17 whether to go ahead with annexation.

DeKalb County Delegation to Hold Series of Town Hall Meetings

One of three meetings will be held at Cross Keys High School on Dec. 13.

North Druid Hills Scores Terribly on LGBT Equality?

The community scored poorly in a recent measure of hospitability to LGBT residents and employees.

Make a Difference, Buy Local

State Rep. Karla Drenner asks local residents to shop local this holiday season.

Thanksgiving Closures, Service Changes

Most local government offices are closed Thanksgiving and Friday as well as the weekend.

Most Residents at Meeting Unsure About Cityhood

About 100 people showed up at Oak Grove United Methodist Church on Monday to listen to several local politicos talk about what it would take to start a city in DeKalb County

State Politicos Join Cityhood Info Meeting in Oak Grove

The Briarcliff Woods East Neighborhood Association is holding the meeting at Oak Grove United Methodist Church on Monday at 7 p.m.

News Nearby: Murray Picks Up Another Endorsement In Mayor's Runoff

Deborah Anthony, who lost her city council bid, also endorsed Kevin Quirk in the District 3 runoff.

Scott Holcomb: What We Did

District 81 winner shares his thoughts on the election's outcome.

DeKalb Early Voting Totals Down From 2008

A total of 161,095 people cast early votes for the 2012 election, compared to 173,064 in 2008. The reason: the early voting period was longer in 2008.

Georgia Charter Schools Amendment: What Will My Vote Mean?

Tuesday's ballot includes a Georgia constitutional amendment to re-establish a state commission to approve charter schools. Your job is to decide if that's a good idea.

House District 81: Who Are You Supporting?

The North Druid Hills-Briarcliff area is home to a fierce contest between one of the Democratic Party's rising stars and a GOP contender who hopes to unseat him.

Last Chance: Early Voting Ends Friday

DeKalb voters who want to cast early ballots have until 7 p.m. Friday.

House District 81: Who Are You Supporting?

North Druid Hills' only contested legislative race has become a fierce contest between one of the Democratic Party's rising stars and a GOP contender who hopes to unseat him.

RaceTrac Rezoning Request Withdrawn from County

The property owner, which hoped to sell the rezoned land to the gas station company once it was rezoned, notified the county last week of its withdrawal.

Early Voting Poll Opens Monday in Decatur

Three new early voting polls open Monday, including one at the Clark Harrison Building, 330 W. Ponce de Leon Ave. in Decatur.

Ellis to Hold Town Hall Meeting at Clairmont Baptist Church

DeKalb County's CEO will hold the meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m.

North Decatur Annexation Targets Protest Higher Taxes at Meeting

About 150 people packed a Monday public hearing on the possible annexation of land into Decatur. Most citizens opposing the idea said they don't want to pay higher city taxes.

State Sen. Jason Carter Opposes Charter School Amendment

The state senator representing Decatur and North Druid Hills said politicians are manipulating the system to change the state constitution.

Decatur Annexation Meeting Oct. 22

The public is invited to the meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. in Decatur City Hall.

Boedeker Calls Holcomb Drug User in Attack Ad

The House hopeful has already pulled the ad from YouTube after it backfired and received negative press.

Community Council Shoots Down RaceTrac Proposal

The District 4 council voted unanimously to deny the company's request to rezone almost 4 acres of residential land to commercial.

Residents Turn Out for DeKalb International Food and Music Festival

The second annual event was held Saturday at Northlake Mall.

Next Emory Lavista Parent Council Meeting to Tackle Charter Schools

The Wednesday, Oct. 17 meeting will be held at the International Community School in Medlock.