Emory to Remain Neutral on Cityhood, Annexation Issue – For Now

The university said it plans to await analysis on the options before the Druid Hills community.

City of Briarcliff Initiative to Hold Meeting Next Month

Association: Druid Hills Cityhood Survey Results Favor Briarcliff Proposal

But remaining in unincorporated DeKalb County or joining the City of Atlanta were not far behind.

Should Druid Hills Stay Put, Incorporate or Join Atlanta?

Tell Patch what you think the community should do.

DeKalb CEO: County Government Better for Druid Hills

The interim DeKalb County CEO pleaded Tuesday with residents of the community not to create a new city or seek annexation into Atlanta.

DeKalb Cityhood Bonanza Stretches UGA Institute

The Carl Vinson Institute of Government had to recruit extra staff when it was approached to start a third study for a cityhood group in the county last month.

Druid Hills Cityhood Meeting Tuesday Night

Interim DeKalb CEO Lee May scheduled to attend and speak at town hall meeting about Druid Hills cityhood and annexation options.

Las Margaritas Scores 100 on Health Inspection

Patch rounds up some recent health inspection scores for restaurants in and around the Decatur and Avondale Estates communities.

Atlanta Sidewalk Repair Program Reopens

If you'd like the sidewalk in front of your house repaired, you have until Aug. 8 to show interest.

Get Political on Virginia Highland-Druid Hills Patch!

Tell voters what you're about!

Should Georgia Repeal the Death Penalty?

As a mentally retarded inmate faces execution Monday night, vigils are set to take place around the state, including at the state capitol and the site of death row in Jackson, Ga.

District 6 Website Has New Look

Running for Office? Blog on Virginia Highland-Druid Hills Patch!

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DOMA Ruled Unconstitutional - Do You Agree?

The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional. What does that mean to you?

Reaction to Ellis Indictment: 'What does this say about DeKalb?'

Pay-By-Phone Parking Meters Coming?

Atlanta Lawmaker Will Help Decide Brooks' Fate

State Rep. Stacey Abrams has been appointed to a panel to consider the suspension of Tyrone Brooks.

Medlock Neighborhood Association Backs City of Briarcliff Study

The organization gave $1,000 and offered to match up to $500 in contributions from its residents.

Wan May Draw Competition for City Council Seat

Adult-store magnate Michael Morrison is rumored to be considering a challenge this fall.

It’s Official: Zonolite Community is a ‘Slum’

DeKalb County has released a list of neighborhoods designated for urban redevelopment grants.

County CEO Narrows List of Potential Animal Shelter Sites

Several sit within the North Druid Hills, Brookhaven and Chamblee areas, particularly around DeKalb Peachtree Airport.

Cheshire Bridge Zoning Bill Moves Ahead

By a 3-2 vote, the Atlanta Zoning Board voted to approve legislation that would eliminate adult businesses from Cheshire Bridge Road. Next stop: the Atlanta City Council on Monday.

Town Hall Survey: One Third Wanted Cityhood

State Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver said the North Druid Hills Study Group's City of Briarcliff proposal was the most popular cityhood option.

DeKalb Educator Considering U.S. Senate Bid

Cross Keys' Aubury Webb says the nation needs to return to its values.

DeKalb Wants Resident Input on Zoning Code Update

Comments can be made online.

Druid Hills Represented at DeKalb Cityhood Meeting

Bruce McGregor, past president of the Druid Hills Civic Association, spoke at Monday night's legislative town hall meeting.

DeKalb Delegation to Discuss Cityhood Monday Night

Members of the county legislative delegation invite the public to Clairmont Hills Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m. Monday.

Drug Take-Back Day Is April 27

The Atlanta Police Department main zone precincts will accept unwanted, unused or expired prescription drugs between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. April 27.

Guns on Campus? Three Athens Area Officials Say No

Observers say the issue of allowing guns on college campuses is likely to resurface. What do you think of the idea?

Piedmont Park Begins Expansion Project

Phase 1 will add 12.5 acres of green space to the park.

Sen. Millar: Only Lakeside Cityhood Bill Will Move Forward

The Dunwoody state senator said other cityhood bills in DeKalb County will likely fall to the wayside.

Sen. Jason Carter Files 'City of Lavista Hills' Bill

Yet another placeholder bill is filed for a proposed municipality in unincorporated DeKalb County.

Oliver to File Cityhood 'Placeholder' Bill for Druid Hills Residents

The state representative said she would file the bill Monday so residents could spend the next year considering it.

Lakeside Alliance's Cityhood Bill Delayed

The alliance said Tuesday it planned to have the bill filed by Friday. A separate proposal would include the Emory University area and much of Druid Hills.

Lakeside Cityhood Bill to Be Filed This Week

An alternate proposal for a city of Briarcliff would include the Emory University area and part of Druid Hills.

DISCUSS: What About a City of Briarcliff?

Much of Druid Hills and the Emory area are included in the boundaries of the proposed City of Briarcliff.

News Nearby: Good Growth DeKalb Sues to Stop Walmart

The group claims its appeal of a construction permit for the project on North Decatur Road was wrongly dismissed by DeKalb County officials.

News Nearby: Local Cityhood Movements to Hold Joint Meeting

The Lakeside City Alliance and the North Druid Hills Study Group will meet on March 19.

News Nearby: Lakeside Area Cityhood Bill Could be Filed Soon

The bill would start a two-year process to create a new city in unincorporated DeKalb.

News Nearby: Proposed Lakeside Cityhood Map Includes Sagamore Hills, Leafmore

The redrawn Lakeside City Alliance map falls as far south as North Druid Hills Road and includes Toco Hill Shopping Center.