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Local Produce, Local Meals
Dandelion Food & Goods offers prepared meals using seasonal, local ingredients. Stella Dillard started Dandelion Food & Goods, formerly Stella’s House of Weird Casseroles, after the pandemic hit and led to a loss of work and security for Stella and many of her restaurant family. She began making soups, salads, and casseroles based on the […]
Car flips in Kirkwood after fleeing a traffic stop
This story has been updated. Atlanta, GA — A car flipped into the front yard of a home in Kirkwood on Wednesday evening. Atlanta Police attempted to perform a traffic stop, but the vehicle fled the stop, an APD spokesperson said. A post in the Kirkwood neighborhood Facebook group said the incident occurred on Clay […]
DeKalb County’s new superintendent unveils plan to overhaul central office
DeKalb County, GA — DeKalb County Schools’ new superintendent is proposing a $10 million overhaul of the district’s central office, according to the agenda for the school board’s retreat on July 17. The news was first reported by the AJC. The board will meet at 10 a.m. on July 17 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta Perimeter […]
Superintendent’s former business partner won’t be working for DeKalb County Schools
This story has been updated. DeKalb County, GA — The DeKalb School Board recently approved the hiring of five central office staffers, but one of those hires raised eyebrows. But that person has turned down the job, Decaturish has learned. The school board on July 10 approved Horton’s hiring of Antonio Ross as the district’s new […]
Avondale Estates City Commission working to address stormwater issues
Avondale Estates, GA — Stormwater was the topic of the night during the Avondale Estates City Commission meeting on Wednesday, July 12. During a work session, the city commission discussed a stormwater project on Dunwick Drive and updating the land disturbance process to address flooding of residential properties and the city’s infrastructure from new construction. […]
Kirkwood Neighbors’ Organization transfers $20k to Bessie Branham Renewal fund
Atlanta, GA — The Kirkwood Neighbors’ Organization (KNO) met via Zoom on Monday, July 10, at 7 p.m. for their monthly meeting and approved a transfer of money to the Bessie Branham Renewal fund. During the meeting, Environmental Committee Chair Earl Williamson asked KNO members to support an early fund transfer to the organization’s Bessie […]
East Lake Neighborhood Association donates $500 to My Coffee Shop after break-in
Atlanta, GA — The East Lake Neighborhood Community Association (ELNCA) met via Zoom on Monday, July 10, at 7 p.m. for their monthly meeting. After My Coffee Shop at East Lake was burglarized on June 28, the East Lake Board donated $500 to cover any immediate expenses. As far as damages go, the window was […]
Decide DeKalb launches new development opportunity sites inventory GIS tool
DeKalb County, GA — Decide DeKalb has launched a new GIS tool to spur the redevelopment of local properties, with an emphasis on sites that need environmental cleanup. To see the new GIS tool, click here. Decide DeKalb serves as the primary arm of economic development and job growth for DeKalb County, according to a […]
DeKalb County rolls out video surveillance ordinance at gas, service stations
DeKalb County, GA — DeKalb County is beginning to enforce a new video surveillance ordinance at gas and service stations, which was effective June 30. All new and existing convenience stores, gas stations, and high-risk businesses are required to own and operate a video surveillance system. “With the ongoing violence and crime DeKalb County is […]
Historic Avondale Towne Cinema on the market again
Avondale Estates, GA — The historic Avondale Towne Cinema is once again on the market for lease. Avondale Estates Assistant City Manager Shannon Powell mentioned the closure of the current tenant, 37 Main, during the Downtown Development Authority’s meeting on Tuesday, July 11. Oakhurst Realty has listed the 6,372 square-foot space for lease. The Avondale […]