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Race for Johnson’s Congressional seat heats up

A crowded host of Democratic politicos announced this month their intentions to run against Rep. Hank Johnson, a month after the ailing Congressman announced he’s been struggling with Hepatitis C. Former DeKalb County CEO Vernon Jones announced his...

Community Café addresses crisis in 30032

A DeKalb County community is in crisis. So say many who live and work within ZIP code 30032. Criminal activity and drug usage have claimed the 30032 community, which suffers from isolation, lack of resources and lack of community support, said Lenean...

Principal brainstorming leads to ‘FATHER-nonymous’ at Rock Chapel Elementary

Program designed to lure more father figures to students’ educational lives
Patrick S. Muhammad brainstormed the phrase “FATHER-nonymous.” It got about 50 men – fathers, grandfathers and neighbors among them – to come to Rock Chapel Elementary School last month for FATHER-nonymous: Known Fathers Dedicated to Taking T...

Lakeside junior has sights set on more state swimming records

Lakeside junior Jack Lane has qualified for the state high school swim meet in seven of eight individual events. Photo by Eddie Carter
If Lakeside swimming coach Tricia Newmyer needs someone to swim against one of the top backstrokers in the state, she calls on Jack Lane. If she needs someone to pace one of her swimmers so they can qualify for the state meet, Lane is her guy. No mat...

Arts/Entertainment Calendar

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Items for the calendar may be e-mailed to TravisH@dekalbchamp.com. Note: Placement is at editor’s discretion and is not guaranteed.      ART Station 5384 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain (770) 469-1105 www.artstation.org Christmas Wishes – Dec. ...

Mardi Gras-Party over here and over there

Laissez les bons temps rouler – Let the good times roll  Ahh, to experience Mardi Gras—the lavish costumes, the over-the-top pageantry, the tossing of beads and the fever-pitch energy of the crowd. It’s a one-of-a-kind experience that takes pl...

Ross Bridge Resort

If it’s dusk in Alabama, then a lone bagpiper is making his rounds at the Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa playing tunes that likely stir feelings of joy, tranquility, romance. I discovered this recently after a relaxing afternoon being ...

Joy and pain in waiting for word from Haiti

Fritz Aristilde is relieved to know his sister is alive in Haiti.
Fritz Aristilde will tell anyone who will listen that God answers prayers. After nearly a week of gut-wrenching waiting and imaging worst possible outcomes, Aristilde received word on Jan. 19 that his sister is alive and safe in Haiti. “I am great,...

Instinct makes Chamblee guards a dangerous duo

Chamblee senior guards David Mason (left) and Langston Hall. Photo by Robert Naddra
by Robert Naddra Robert@dekalbchamp.com   Eye contact. That’s all David Mason and Langston Hall need to catch the opposition off guard. The seniors have done plenty of that this season for the Chamblee basketball team, helping the Bulldogs to a to...

HAITI DISASTER RELIEF EFFORTS

A market vendor covers her face from garbage smoke in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Thursday, March 17, 2005. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)
UPDATE: Sheriff Thomas Brown will kick-off the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office Haiti disaster relief efforts today at 2 p.m. with a personal donation of $1,000.  The Sheriff’s Office will be accepting monetary donations at a station set up outside ...