By David McFarland, contributor Decatur, GA —  Decatur senior defensive back Kaleb Lanier has colleges from Georgia Tech to the University of Kentucky attempting to persuade him to join their teams next fall. Lanier played key role in the Bulldogs’ region championship last season, He’s currently fielding interest from: Georgia Tech, Kentucky, Mississippi State, Pittsburgh, […]

DeKalb County, GA — DeKalb County plans to close a section of DeKalb Industrial Way from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. for at least three nights starting on Sept. 6. The closure will be between North Aradia Avenue and East Ponce de Leon Avenue. The county is working to replace damaged water mains. A section of […]

DeKalb County, GA — The Decide DeKalb Development Authority held a South DeKalb Business Incubator Pop-Up at New Life Church’s community center on Aug. 31 to close out Black Business Month. Decide DeKalb president Dorian DeBarr said that the goal of the event was to provide access to resources that small businesses in DeKalb County […]

Decatur, GA — The Decatur City Commission will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 5 for its regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. There will also be a dinner session at 5 p.m., an executive session at 5:30 p.m., and a work session at 7 p.m. The meetings will be held in person at Decatur City Hall, 509 […]

This story has been updated. Decatur, GA — Chando’s Tacos is expecting to open in mid-September in downtown Decatur. In February 2022, Chando’s Tacos announced the opening of its food truck in Decatur. The restaurant received its business license in March 2023, but it has taken some time for it to open. Owner Lisandro “Chando” […]

DeKalb County, GA — The DeKalb Board of Voter Registration and Elections voted not to approve a challenge to the registration of 84 voters brought by Gail Lee at a special called meeting Aug. 31. Lee stated that her challenge of 159 voters on the rolls was based on the fact that their birth years […]

By Zac Summers, Atlanta News First ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — An announcement over changes to paid observed holidays at Emory Healthcare is leading to controversy. Employees, who spoke to Atlanta News First on the condition of anonymity, said what should have been an exciting announcement is in fact one of disappointment. On Thursday, CEO […]

DeKalb County, GA — DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management crews are working to repair a section of a water pipe along the 2000 block of Briarcliff Road at Lavista Road on Friday, Sept. 1. The pipe was damaged by a contractor not affiliated with DeKalb County, according to a press release from the county. […]

Decatur, GA — Construction of the Church Street cycle track project will end soon. Beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 5, the final asphalt resurfacing will start on Church Street and extend through the project area. The work is anticipated to be finished in about seven to 10 days, depending on the weather, according to a city […]

By Alexandra Parker, Atlanta News First ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Dekalb County police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a person who is accused of hitting a pedestrian while doing donuts. The man was doing donuts at the intersection of Gresham Road and Flat Shoals Road before losing control of the […]