Early Voting Begins Monday

Get your voting done early at the locations below.

County Looking for Public Input on Park

A meeting to discuss plans for Johns’ Homestead Park east of North Druid Hills in Tucker takes place on Tuesday.

More City of DeKalb Study?

State Sen. Gloria Butler of Stone Mountain will chair a Senate study committee on the incorporation of the city of DeKalb.

Patch Is Collecting Questions for the Next Presidential Debate

If you have a question for the candidates, submit it in the comments section below and it could be asked during the televised Oct. 16 Town Hall Presidential Debate.

It’s Time for DeKalb Residents to 'Get a Bin'

DeKalb County Commissioner Kathie Gannon wants more county residents recycling. Only 21 percent in the county do, falling well short of the 40-percent national standard.

Rep. Holcomb Named to Georgia's 40 Under 40 List

The state representative serves Briarcliff and nearby areas and has been selected by Georgia Trend magazine as one of Georgia's 40 most influential individuals under the age of 40.

Recycling Registration Now Free in DeKalb County

The board of commissioners voted to eliminate the $30 fee for curbside recycling.

AJC: Sagamore Hills, North Briarcliff Considering Cityhood

Though no official moves have been made, a local community leader told the newspaper residents in both communities have been inspired by the incorporation of Brookhaven.

Oak Grove Land Owner Still Pushing for County Purchase

Ed Nelms Jr. wants to sell 17 acres near Pangborn Road to DeKalb County. But so far, the county hasn't bitten, he said.

Three Weeks Remain to Register to Vote in November Election

Make sure you're registered to vote so that you can cast your vote in the presidential election on Nov. 6.

Jason Carter to Host Town Hall Meeting Wednesday on Education

Senator Jason Carter will lead a conversation about charter schools, early childhood education, Pre-K, K-12 funding, and higher education in Georgia.

Patch Poll: Dems Say Convention Gave Obama Bounce

Patch polled elected officials and activists in both parties to find out how they felt about their recent conventions. Both sides felt their own party got a boost, but Democrats expressed stronger feelings about the momentum they say Obama got.

Decatur Annex Foes Create Website

People in the neighborhood off the northeast corner of Decatur created www.annexmenot.com to collect petition signatures to oppose annexation.

Don't Bring Styrofoam to Recycling Day

The city of Decatur is no longer taking styrofoam at its Electronics Recycling Day, but you can still bring pretty much anything with a cord.

Briarwood Park Open Next Weekend

A work day is being planned in conjunction with the special day of operation.

Rep. Hank Johnson's "Help Entrepreneurs Bill" Listening Tour

Meet the Candidates for the Board of Education Districts 2, 4, 6 and 8

DeKalb Parks Bond Advisory Committee and Initiative for a Green DeKalb Advisory Council Combined Meeting

Briarwood Park Meeting

DeKalb County Workforce Expo

DeKalb County Animal Services Celebrates "Just One Day", Discounts Adoptions All Week

Kittredge Park Monthly Clean Up

Candidates Forum

DeKalb County School System Budget Hearing

Parent Calls an End-of-Session Town Hall Meeting

DeKalb County Mobile Career Center

Leadership DeKalb: Eggs & Issues: Regional Transportation Tax Referendum

Meet and Greet with Representative Rhan Mayo

Mason Mill Day in the Park and Dog Park Ribbon Cutting

DeKalb Hosts Household Hazardous Waste Event

South Fork Peachtree Creek Clean-Up Meeting

DeKalb County Community Council District 2 Meetings

Public Hearing on Cell Tower Legislation

District 2 Community Council Meeting

Commissioner Jeff Rader Presentation on the Proposed 2012 DeKalb County Budget

DeKalb County CEO to Host Town Hall Meetings

Official: Initial Mason Mill Park Construction to Wrap Up Two Weeks From Now

Upgrades to the park's playground, parking lot areas and other improvements should be completed around Feb. 28, said a county official.

Need to Get Rid of Your Christmas Tree?

The county government will take of that for you. You're also entitled to take advantage of your neighbors' trees – after they've been ground into mulch.

Water Leak Backs Up Traffic on Clairmont

The county began fixing a water main south of the Atlanta VA Medical Center on Tuesday afternoon.

One Garage Down, Another to Go at VA Medical Center

The hospital just opened a new parking garage expansion to ease congestion. But with rapid growth on the horizon, another one is scheduled.