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Social networking is a new tool for building religious communities

Columbia Theological Seminary has invited congregational leaders to participate in a social networking workshop at its Decatur campus. Organizers describe the seminar, “Social Networking Media in Congregations: Possibilities and Practicalities,” ...

Second time around in LaCrosse solidifies praise report

2010 Buick LaCrosse
Late last year I wrote a review of a vehicle that I only test drove for 15 minutes, and I’ve wondered since if my assessment of it was accurate. Last month, I had the opportunity to revisit that car—the 2010 Buick LaCrosse—and following a weekl...

Local non-profit offers prom dresses at bargain basement prices

Mikaela Smith, who participates in the Against All Odds program for ninth and 10th grade girls, was on hand to help young women who were in search of prom dresses. Photo by Kathy Mitchell
The auxiliary education building of a church isn’t where most young women go shopping for a prom dress, but dozens were willing to set convention aside April 17 to find a ball gown at an eye-popping price—$10. Most of the fashionable dresses Agai...

Program would create 4,000 summer jobs for youth in DeKalb

Hank Johnson has helped the Barack Obama administration take the first step to curb rampant unemployment among Black teens across the country, including the congressman’s 4th District, which covers most of DeKalb County. The U.S. House of Represent...

UPDATE: Missing child found unharmed

A 3-year-old DeKalb County boy missing for more than 24 hours was found unharmed at a home at 3556 Thornwood Drive in Atlanta, according to DeKalb County Police. Jeffrey Strickland, the 45-year-old uncle of Evan Luangsombath, showed up at the home at...

Downtown Stone Mountain streetscape shaping up

Transformation often is not pretty. The city of Stone Mountain is in the midst of such a transformation that is causing traffic tie-ups, disruption in business and revenue loss, but officials predict that when major construction is complete in a few ...

Holocaust Memorial Garden a teaching tool for future generations

Holocaust survivor Abe Besser stands next to artwork in the Besser Memorial Holocaust Garden, which will be dedicated on April 25, at the Marcus Jewish Community Center. Photo provided
Abe Besser never will forget the horrors of the Holocaust. Now he wants to make sure that generations of children understand what happened. Besser, an 84-year-old Holocaust survivor, and his wife Marlene Gelernter Besser, have sponsored the Besser Ho...

Staycationing in and around DeKalb

Many families may be facing the possibility of another year of not leaving town for summer vacation. However, a just-released vacation guide to DeKalb County suggests five days of outings that begin and/or end in DeKalb. Published and distributed by ...

Beamer and Gina

Beamer and Gina
DOG: Beamer is a male Boxer/Boston Terrier mix. He is about 2 years old and weighs about 40 pounds. Beamer is cute, has a great temperament and is friendly with people and other dogs. He is up to date with routine shots and has been neutered.CAT: Gin...

Cheney and Domino

Cheney and Domino
DOG: Some say Cheney looks like a really big Beagle, but he’s actually a Beagle/shepherd mix. Cheney is two-three years old and weighs 60-70 pounds. He’s really nice dog and likes people and other dogs. Cheney came into the shelter already neute...