Watson said his decision was made "with some reservation"; calls the measure "a new investment strategy for South DeKalb."
Greg Pallen, a businessowner in the 4th Congressional District, is among those challenging incumbent Hank Johnson for his seat.
The Green Party is collecting signatures so she can challenge incumbent 4th District congressman Hank Johnson, whose district includes Stone Mountain.
For job seekers, these workshops will give you an extra edge.
The Georgia General Assembly passed a tax reform bill that will change how and when you pay your ad valorem tax on your vehicle.
The council met Tuesday, June 5.
Council meets at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 5.
Crews are busy completing traffic signal and signage upgrades throughout the Stone Mountain Community Improvement District (CID).
He qualified for the Democratic primary in House District 94 -- in the far eastern section of DeKalb.
Greg Pallen qualifies for the Republican primary for Congress.
Rockbridge Road would undergo general improvements if the measure is passed, representative from Atlanta Regional Commission says.
Qualifying has started for upcoming elections.
Qualifying begins at 9 a.m. today and ends at noon on Friday, May 25.
Members of the Stone Mountain city council and those in the audience at Monday's work session discussed the idea of limiting smoking in public places in the municipality.
Residents are urged to sign up for a phone conversation with the leaders about the July 31 transportation referendum.
Special district wants to create 2,000 new jobs new jobs by the end of 2013.
To be fully compliant with the Federal Real ID Act of 2005, the State of Georgia is implementing new requirements when renewing or applying for a driver's license.
DeKalb Solicitor General's investigation concluded that Cymill Motors in nearby unincorporated Decatur had sold 336 vehicles at public auction without paying the county the profit from the sales over a two-year period, the office said.
Commissioners Stan Watson and Sharon Barnes Sutton will address the proposed restrictions on soliciting donations along state and county streets, medians and stop lights.
Registered vehicle owners may choose between traditional plate and a contest-winning design.
The DeKalb Creative Industries Task Force is conducting surveys on the state of the arts.
On the agenda: 2012 legislative update from the DeKalb delegation.
The council met Tuesday, May 1.
Rep. Hank Johnson co-hosted the HomeSafe Georgia event Saturday at Salem Bible Church in Lithonia.
Fox News is reporting that sources inside his campaign say presidential candidate Newt Gingrich will end his campaign next week.
The former congresswoman is running for Congress as a Green Party candidate.
Most of north and central Georgia are under both a high wind as well as a fire danger advisory for most of the day and into the early evening hours on April 23, 2012.
Gwinnett County commissioners have approved $680,000 to install new traffic cameras to improve flow on Highway 124 through Snellville's Centerville area.
At Tuesday's work session, the city council and city manager talked about some of the details.
Main Street Stone Mountain has been without an executive director since earlier this year.
The retail space would go from 140,000 to 518,000 square feet.
The official public welcome drew residents, political and business leaders.
File your 2011 federal income tax return by April 17 to avoid late penalties and interest.
"Despite good intentions, young wildlife taken into captivity can lose their natural instincts and ability to survive in the wild," said John Bowers, the Wildlife Resources Division's assistant chief of game management.
Plaque honoring Officer Turner is presented to the city.
Registration for volunteers is due by 4:00 p.m. TODAY!
Fidelis Ogbu caught in scheme to extort money from a private contractor who was working with law enforcement officials.
The city council held its first meeting there in February.
The Stone Mountain City Council had its regular business meeting Tuesday.
Clear clutter and maybe make some dough.