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DeKalb County to close section of West Ponce on July 17 for sewer main repair

Decatur, GA — A section of West Ponce de Leon Avenue will be closed on Monday, July 17, the county says. “A section of West Ponce De Leon Ave will be closed on Monday, July 17 between Clairemont Ave and Marshall Street from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,” a press release from DeKalb County says. “The […]

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Nonprofit event expands its goals, roster of beneficiaries

What started in 2010 as a downtown Decatur concert to support a local nonprofit has evolved into what its director, The post Nonprofit event expands its goals, roster of beneficiaries appeared first on The Champion Newspaper | 404-373-7779 | Georgia.

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Two shootings in 24 hours lead to six hospitalized

DeKalb County police are investigating two shootings that occurred in Lithonia and Decatur that led to six people being hospitalized, The post Two shootings in 24 hours lead to six hospitalized appeared first on The Champion Newspaper | 404-373-7779 | Georgia.

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Food cart program to bring new flavors to Decatur

Decatur is seeking to expand its reputation as a haven for foodies with a recently announced program designed to bring The post Food cart program to bring new flavors to Decatur appeared first on The Champion Newspaper | 404-373-7779 | Georgia.

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Five people injured in Decatur club shooting

The DeKalb County Police Department’s Homicide and Assault Unit is investigating a shooting that left five people injured. According to The post Five people injured in Decatur club shooting appeared first on The Champion Newspaper | 404-373-7779 | Georgia.

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Decatur restaurateur named best chef in the Southeast

A Decatur chef has earned one of the top accolades in the food world. Terry Koval, owner and chef at The post Decatur restaurateur named best chef in the Southeast appeared first on The Champion Newspaper | 404-373-7779 | Georgia.

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Elderly man missing for days after last being spotted at his Decatur home

An elderly man who local police said has Alzheimer’s Disease has been missing for days after he was last seen The post Elderly man missing for days after last being spotted at his Decatur home appeared first on The Champion Newspaper | 404-373-7779 | Georgia.

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New superintendent of City Schools of Decatur sworn-in

City of Decatur Schools officially welcomed a new superintendent at a swearing-in ceremony on June 13. A crowd that included The post New superintendent of City Schools of Decatur sworn-in appeared first on The Champion Newspaper | 404-373-7779 | Georgia.

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The Amazing Bike-Car Invention

As someone who lives in a big city, I can completely understand why people love riding bikes. You can save money and be active at the same time. It’s also much more pleasant than sitting still in bumper to bumper traffic. As much as I get why cycling can be such a productive and fruitful […]

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25+ Smiling Animals That Will Instantly Make You Smile

Animals. They’ve been around for longer than us, and they’ll probably be around long after we’ve gone. Why? Because animals know the secret of life. And what, I hear you ask, is that secret? It’s happiness. Simple, unadulterated happiness. Take a look at these pictures that Bored Panda has compiled to see just what we […]

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