Herman Cain Wins Florida Straw Poll

Georgia Republican presidential candidate handily won the Florida Straw Poll Saturday, taking 37 percent of the vote.

Governor Inks New BOE, BOC Maps

State Sen. Curt Thompson (D-Tucker) plans to continue challenging the maps on the grounds of minority disenfranchisement.

Supreme Court Denies Stay Of Execution In Troy Anthony Davis Case

This image was posted by HuffingtonPost.com photographer John Rudolf at 8:43 p.m. He is outside the Jackson prison where Troy Davis demonstrators are waiting from word from the U.S. Supreme Court.

Cheryl Atkinson to Speak at Henderson Middle School

The new superintendent will give the speech Wednesday at 9:15 a.m.

I-85 Express Toll Lanes Go Live Oct. 1

Do you have your Peach Pass yet? Get it online or at Department of Driver Services offices.

Democratic Legislator Asks Governor to Veto Maps

State Sen. Curt Thompson contends a majority-minority district could have been drawn in south Gwinnett for both new BOC and BOE maps.

New Superintendent Visits DeKalb Schools

Having been sworn into her new position Thursday morning, Cheryl Atkinson is making the rounds of county schools, and is scheduled at Tucker High School today.

DeKalb Superintendent To Be Sworn In

Ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday in the DeKalb County Courthouse.

CEO Ellis’ Remarks During 9/11 Memorial Ceremony

A transcript of the speech given by Burrell Ellis on Sunday.

DeKalb CEO Burrell Ellis Writes About 9/11

Ellis shares his thoughts on the 10th anniversary.

Road Construction Suspended For Labor Day

GDOT officials announced there will be no construction-related lane closures from 5 a.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6.

Henderson Park Gets a Face Lift

Implementing a master plan is never a pretty sight.

Triple and Quadruple Overnight Lane Closures Planned On I-85

These will occur only through 5 a.m. Thursday morning, weather permitting.

West Nile Virus Detections Increase in DeKalb

A Tucker man is the first person in DeKalb County to be infected this year. Health officials are reminding people to take precautions.

More Overnight Lane Closures Planned on I-85

These will occur only through 5 a.m. Thursday morning, weather permitting.

Tucker, Northlake Constituents Critique Voter Maps

Town hall meeting also updated neighbors on proposed transportation referendum.

Deal Unveils New Georgia Tag

The license plate was the winner in an online-voting contest and is scheduled to begin production in the fall.

Tucker to Host Second Legislative Town Hall Meeting

Lawmakers to hear concerns Monday on transportation, redistricting.

UGA Leaders Convene at Pricey Resort

Against a bleak budgetary backdrop, travel expenses and meals will be covered by various departmental funds.

Lilburn Approves Mosque Plan

City Council votes 3 to 1 in favor of Dar-E-Abbas' rezoning request to expand its mosque.

Draft of Transportation Project List Approved

Regional Roundtable executive committee reaches agreement on $6.14 billion list of transportation projects.

Federal Court in Atlanta Guts Health Care Overhaul

Requirement that almost all Americans carry health care or face penalties is struck down.

Results of Ten-County Transportation Meeting Released

Town hall meeting of more than 200 participants report lists reasons to support penny sales tax to be on ballot next year for transportation projects.

Celebrating Safety with National Night Out

National Night Out, an event that marks communities standing in solidarity against crime, is tonight from 6-8 p.m.

Children’s Congress 2011: Finding a Cure for Diabetes

A father and son from Tucker head to Washington D.C. to help raise awareness of Type 1 diabetes.

Officials: Commissioners Districts 3, 5 Could See Big Changes

Commissioners Jeff Rader and Kathie Gannon said Thursday night that recent population shifts could lead to major reapportionment in south DeKalb.

Local Representative to Introduce CRCT Cheating Reform Legislation

Proposal would require educators found guilty of cheating to return bonuses and incentive pay.

Rader, Gannon to Host Census Redistricting Meeting at Northlake Mall

The DeKalb County commissioners will hold the meeting inside the One DeKalb Resource Center in the mall July 28.

Georgia Tag Contest Down to Three Designs

Gov. Nathan Deal will make the final call on the new state license plate design Friday.

Johnson Introduces Legislation to Prevent Discrimination Against Jobless

Study finds 150 job postings that specify that an applicant must be currently employed.

Effort to Repeal Light Bulb Ban Burns Out

Bill failed to win two-thirds vote required to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Final Legislative Summary 9 July 2011

What has Georgia PTA done for you lately?

What’s a Road Diet?

A background explanation for the concerned and curious.

I-85 Construction to Resume Today

No work took place over the holiday weekend.

GOP Congressional District Could Slide Toward Tucker

As the state Legislature starts redrawing political boundaries based on 2010 census boundaries, a north DeKalb state Senator says he thinks it would be "a great idea" for Georgia's 6th Congressional district to roll toward central DeKalb.

Vote Now for New Georgia Tag Design

Online voting concludes July 8.

Chamblee-Tucker "Speedway" Claiming Too Many Victims

A simple roadway conversion may turn Tucker’s most dangerous road into a safer place to work, attend school and live.

FCC Alerts Consumers to Mystery Phone Fees

The FCC announces new action to curb unauthorized charges on phone bills.

Summer Safety Tips from GEMA

Summer officially starts next week, so here are some tips to make sure it's a safe one.

GDOT Releases Updated TSPLOST Projections

Ten-year tax could generate as much as $18.6 billion statewide.