Decatur, GA — David Junger, Decatur’s new deputy city manager, has worked his way up the ranks in the city of Decatur throughout his 33-year career. He began working for the city as a police officer and is now the deputy city manager. City Manager Andrea Arnold announced the promotion during the April 3 city […]

Decatur, GA — The Decatur City Commission will meet on Monday, Aug. 7 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 6:30 p.m. The meetings will be held in person at Decatur City Hall, 509 […]

DeKalb County, GA — Leadership DeKalb has selected 50 people to be a part of its class of 2024. The class members come from a variety of industries and roles including economic development, education, government, healthcare, legal, non-profit, public safety, private business and utilities, according to a press release. “I am excited to welcome the […]

Decatur, GA — The Beacon Hill Black Alliance for Human Rights is hosting the Pan African Festival on Aug. 18-19. The festival will kick off at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 18, with a free showing of the documentary “The Big Paycheck” at the Decatur High School Performing Arts Center, located at 310 N. McDonough […]

DeKalb County, GA — DeKalb County is hosting a meeting with the cities at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 18, at the Maloof Auditorium to discuss the upcoming special purpose local option sales tax. The Manuel Maloof Center Auditorium is located at 1300 Commerce Drive in Decatur. “The purpose of the meeting will be to […]

Avondale Estates, GA — Common Roots Farmers Market opened four months ago on Covington Highway in Avondale Estates. But an alert reader noticed the property is now on the market. According to a post on LoopNet, the building owners are asking $3.5 million for the building and the land. “Don’t miss the opportunity to own […]

Stonecrest, GA — The South DeKalb Improvement Association Education is holding a meeting with new DeKalb County Schools Superintendent Devon Horton on Saturday, Aug. 19. The meeting is at 10:30 a.m. and will be held at the Stonecrest Library located at 3123 Klondike Road, Stonecrest. “This meeting will provide an opportunity to meet and greet […]

By Angela Walker, contributor Atlanta, GA — The East Lake Neighborhood Community Association met Monday, August 14, at 7 p.m. for their monthly meeting and recommended approving an alcoholic beverage license application for Philly G. Steaks, located at 2201 Glenwood Ave SE, Suite D. The next step in the process of securing a liquor license […]

Greater Decatur, GA — Express Oil Change is proposing to build a minor automobile repair service facility at 2240 Lawrenceville Highway near Shamrock Plaza in Greater Decatur. The applicant is also requesting variances from DeKalb County to reduce the required pedestrian and landscape improvements with a C-1 (Local Commercial) zoning district. The property owner is […]

This story has been updated. By Jaedon Mason, contributor Stone Mountain, GA — The Stone Mountain City Council met on Aug. 15 but didn’t take any action on a proposed raise for elected officials. Councilmembers Teresa Crowe, Gina Stroud-Cox, and Chakira Johnson went on record with their disapproval of the initial proposed salaries of $2,000 […]