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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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Atlanta Magazine

Atlanta Magazine Recognizes Decatur Businesses in Best of Issue • Decatur Social Club: Best Dance Party • Eddie’s Attic: Best Acoustic Music • Brick Store: Best Beer Selection • Brick Store: Best Snacks To Go With Beer • Little Shop of Stories: Best Children’s Book Store • Dresscodes: Best New Hipster Hangout • Heliotrope: Best […]

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Decatur Receives Year-End Awards

The City of Decatur received several honors and recognitions to help close out 2007 on a high note. The city was nominated by the PEDS (Pedestrians Educating Drivers on Safety) organization and received one of their annual “Golden Shoe” awards for creating a pedestrian-friendly space in the redesigned MARTA plaza. The Atlanta Regional Commission honored […]

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