DeKalb County, GA — The DeKalb County School Board at its Sept. 18 called meeting voted to approve Year 2 of a lease with Evolv Weapons Detection at a cost not to exceed $1.6 million. This will be paid for by a grant that DCSD applied for and was awarded from the Governor’s Office of […]

Decatur, GA — The Decatur Police Department was recently re-certified by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police and received an award for law enforcement recertification. The Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police runs the Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program. There are 142 state certified agencies in Georgia, Decatur Police Chief Scott Richards said. The […]

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Clarkston, GA —  Municipal elections are Nov. 7 and there are numerous candidates running for Clarkston City Council. Clarkston City Council offices are all elected at-large, meaning everyone in the city votes in every race. There are three seats on the ballot this year, and all three incumbents are running for reelection. The three candidates […]

Stone Mountain, GA — The DeKalb County Police Department peacefully resolved a standoff on Monday that occurred near Allgood Elementary on Sept. 18. Students were never in danger, but some walkers were not released until police gave the OK. “Today at approximately 1p.m., DKPD responded to the 500 block of Allgood in reference to a […]

Atlanta, GA — The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Board of Directors has voted to approve the contract of Collie Greenwood as the authority’s general manager and chief executive officer. Greenwood’s employment agreement is retroactive to January 2023 and extends to January 2027, according to a press release. “I’d like to thank the Board for […]

Decatur, GA — Chando’s Tacos opened this morning in downtown Decatur. Chando’s Tacos is located at 254 W. Ponce de Leon Avenue in Decatur and is open Monday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Owner Lisandro “Chando” Madrigal said the first day in business has been off to a steady start. “We have been buttoning […]

DeKalb County, GA — The DeKalb County Board of Health is hosting its Passport to Health and Wellness festival and vaccination event on Saturday, Sept. 23, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., at the Board of Health’s Richardson Health Center, located at 445 Winn Way in Decatur, according to a press release. At this time, […]

Decatur, GA — Municipal elections are Nov. 7 and there are numerous candidates running for Stone Mountain City Council. Stone Mountain City Council offices are all elected at-large, meaning everyone in the city votes in every race. Decaturish is listing all the candidates for each race in this article. If you are unsure who is on […]

Decatur, GA — Municipal elections are Nov. 7 and there are two candidates running for City Schools of Decatur Board of Education District 2, Post B: India Phipps Epps and Tracey Anderson. Our election coverage wouldn’t be possible without our readers. To contribute to our fall fundraiser and support this important work, click here. To see […]