Avondale Estates, GA — The city of Avondale Estates is offering police officers a starting salary of $60,000, an increase from $50,000. The city previously did not have a designated beginning salary for officers. The salary is within the city’s current salary range of $50,600 – $70,840, a spokesperson for the city said. “The city values […]

Greater Decatur, GA – Hannah Williams, a student at Greenforest-McCalep Christian Academy, was awarded the 18 Under 18 Award by the National Society of High School Scholars. The scholarship recognizes young students who spread positivity and show leadership in their communities through their passions, according to a press release. Williams submitted a short video talking about her […]

Special promotional content provided by U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson On Wednesday, August 9 from 6-7 PM, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) is holding an informational webinar for veterans about the PACT Act, which is a new law that helps soldiers who experienced toxic exposure while serving in the military abroad, understand and receive the VA benefits […]

DeKalb County, GA — The Decide DeKalb Development Authority on Aug. 2 brought three Black business owners to Hippin’ Hops Brewery, owned by Clarence Boston, for a panel on Black entrepreneurship. The first of two events to bookend Black Business Month, the panel included David Moody owner of CD Moody Construction, Trish Miller owner of […]

Clarkston, GA — Weeks after naming John Pearson as the city’s director of police services, the city of Clarkston is unable to provide information about his salary. The council plans to meet on Aug. 3 at 7 p.m. at city hall, located at 3921 Church Street. The only business on the agenda is staff reports and […]

DeKalb County, GA — DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston is among four prosecutors challenging Senate Bill 92, which is a law enacted in the 2023 legislative session that creates the prosecuting attorneys qualifications commission. The commission has the authority to investigate and remove local district attorneys and solicitors general. The commission is made up of […]

Decatur, GA — The BBQ Café in Decatur has closed. The cafe, located at 310 East Howard Avenue, marked its last day in business on July 30. The café opened in August 2020. If offered diners “a taste of the ‘sip,” a nod to the restaurant’s Mississippi origins. The owners offered patrons a heartfelt goodbye […]

Atlanta, GA — U.S. News and World Report has ranked four Emory Healthcare hospitals prominently in this year’s regional rankings for its best hospitals issues. Emory University Hospital was ranked the No. 1 hospital in metro Atlanta and the state in the 2023-2204 best regional hospitals rankings. Emory University Hospital was ranked No. 1 for the […]

Stone Mountain, GA — The city of Stone Mountain hosted a Back-to-School Bash and National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 1. The event was held on Manor Drive between the ART Station and Sweet Potato Café and featured school supply giveaways and games. According to the NNO website, National Night Out is an annual community-building […]

By Jaedon Mason, contributor Stone Mountain, GA — The City of Stone Mountain in their Regular Session meeting unanimously approved the first read of an amendment to ordinance 2023-12 to Amend Chapter 2 Article II. This section refers to the compensation of the mayor and city council The amended language of the ordinance does not […]