Stone Mountain, GA — Stone Mountain City Council Member Shawnette Bryant held her fifth annual back-to-school block party at the Rockborough Subdivision in the city of Stone Mountain on Saturday, Aug. 12. Free book bags and school supplies provided by State Sen. Kim Jackson (GA-SD41) and DeKalb County Commissioner Steve Bradshaw were available for students along […]

Scottdale, GA — The Scottdale Day Festival took place at Tobie Grant Park on Saturday, Aug.12. The annual event brings family and friends from DeKalb County’s Scottdale community together for a day of celebration that includes live performances and food. Candace Kemp celebrates her birthday during the annual Scottdale Day Festival at Tobie Grant Park […]

DeKalb County, GA — The DeKalb County School Board will hold its regular meeting on Aug. 14 and the agenda includes several change orders for projects paid for with special purpose local option sales tax money. The meeting begins with an executive session at 12:30 p.m. and will be held at the district’s central office, located […]

By Angela Walker, contributor Atlanta, GA — The Kirkwood Neighbors’ Organization (KNO) met Aug. 10, and a recent deadly shooting was top of mind for many residents.  According to Decaturish media partner Atlanta News First, one person was killed in a shooting in Kirkwood on Aug. 9. The shooting occurred near the intersection of Hosea […]

DeKalb County, GA — The city of Decatur will open the Decatur Recreation Center, located at 231 Sycamore Street, as a cooling center on Sunday, Aug. 13, and Monday, Aug. 14, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. die to a heat advisory. DeKalb County is also making recreation centers and libraries throughout the county available […]

Decatur, GA — A new 241-room hotel could be coming to downtown Decatur. The Decatur Downtown Development Authority approved a resolution of support for a proposed hotel at 213 Swanton Way during its meeting on Aug. 11. The developer has requested special exceptions related to building height and parking. The exceptions still have to go […]

Clarkston, GA — After a brief executive session, the Clarkston city council voted unanimously to appoint the city’s finance director Dan Defnall as acting city manager. This follows the city parting ways with former city manager Shawanna Qawiy after accusations that she created a toxic work environment and signed contracts for the city without council […]

Decatur, GA — The DeKalb County Chamber of Commerce held its second city summit on Wednesday, Aug. 9, with several local mayors and city officials present to discuss topics such as workforce development, transportation, and affordable housing. The event featured a keynote address from Jay Gipson, managing partner of the Gipson Company, which is developing […]

DeKalb County, GA — At the DeKalb Board of Education’s Audit Committee meeting on Aug. 9, five of the seven board members were in attendance, and the discussion ranged from the audit and compliance department itself and the status of ongoing audits to how both inflation and delays have cost the district money. Director of […]

By David McFarland, contributor  Decatur, GA — A new school year has arrived, and that means it’s time for Decatur High School’s fall sports to kick off another season. The Bulldogs will be in action everywhere, from the football field to the volleyball court, and then some. Girls + Boys Cross Country  The Girls’ Cross […]