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DeKalb School Board postpones approving second year of lease for metal detectors
By Jaedon Mason, contributor DeKalb County, GA — The DeKalb County School Board at its Sept. 11 meeting voted to postpone approving the second year of a lease with Evolv Weapons Detection for metal detectors in schools across the county. The contract for roughly $8 million was initially approved in March of this year. According […]
Wylde Center executive director to step down at the end of the year
Decatur, GA — Wylde Center Executive Director Stephanie Van Parys will step down from the role effective Dec. 31, according to a post on the Wylde Center’s Facebook page. Van Parys has served as the executive director since 2005. She began working with the center in 2004 serving one year on the board of directors. […]
Firefly Wellness Counseling expansion includes new location, group therapy services
Firefly Wellness Counseling recently moved to Scottdale and hopes to make the new facility its home for many years to come. The counseling center is also offering more services, including group therapy options. Firefly got its start in 2016 in downtown Decatur, but the growth of the practice has required moving to bigger spaces. Owner […]
Tucker plans to adopt leash law, rezone Lawrenceville Highway corridor
Tucker, GA — The Tucker City Council conducted a first read and public hearing for a leash law for the city at its regular meeting on Sept. 11. The new law will require, among other things, for animals to be restrained to the owner’s property and controlled by a leash when not at home or […]
Mixed-use, three-unit residential development planned for College Avenue, Sams Crossing intersection
Decatur, GA — A mixed-use housing and retail development is planned to be at the intersection of East College Avenue and Sams Crossing. Savi Provisions was previously slated to develop the half-acre site at 2680 E. College Ave. with a two-story retail grocery store. The Decatur Downtown Development Authority approved plans for the development in […]
(PHOTOS) DeKalb County marks anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks
Tucker, GA — Victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks were honored during the annual 9/11 Memorial Remembrance Ceremony at DeKalb County Fire Rescue and Police Headquarters in Tucker on Monday, Sept. 11. A combined Police and Fire Rescue Honor Guard starts the annual 9/11 Memorial Remembrance Ceremony at DeKalb County Fire Rescue and Police Headquarters […]
City: Petition signatures on future Atlanta public safety training center turned in past original deadline
By Rebekka Schramm, Patrick Quinn and Atlanta News First staff ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Opponents of Atlanta’s future public safety training center tried to deliver a petition Monday featuring more than 116,000 signatures in an attempt to force city leaders to let voters decide whether the plan should move forward. But in a statement Monday, city officials […]
Emory opens its first museum exhibit showcasing Latino photography
By Hayden Sumlin, contributor Atlanta, GA — Community partners, photographers, and Emory staff on Sept. 7 held a reception for the upcoming exhibition, “You Belong Here: Place, People and Purpose in Latinx Photography.” The event in Ackerman Hall at the Michael C. Carlos Museum celebrated Emory’s first exhibit highlighting the Latino community. “Young Belong Here” […]
Decatur School Board launching series of community meetings beginning Sept. 12
Decatur, GA — The Decatur School Board is launching an annual series of board community meetings that will be held three times a year. The first meeting will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 7 p.m. at Decatur High School, following the school board’s regular meeting. On Tuesday, the board will discuss grading with […]
Decatur School Board to discuss student grading and assessment, duplex project
Decatur, GA — The City Schools of Decatur School Board will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 6 p.m. for a regular meeting. The meeting will be held in person at the Wilson School Support Center, 125 Electric Ave., and virtually via Zoom. The school board has updated its meeting schedule and will meet once […]