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 […]

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, 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.