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GMC Terrain perfect for city/suburban life and getaways

2010 GMC Terrain
Some vehicles shamelessly flaunt what they’ve got, be it their size, styling, technology or comfort and convenience features. And they usually turn heads in the process. By comparison, the GMC Terrain FWD SLE-1 might appear to underwhelm. It’s a...

Police make arrest in Briarcliff Road rapes

A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a series of rapes along Briarcliff Road in the Druid Hills area, according to DeKalb County Police spokesman Jason Gagnon. Jordan Anthony Gibson has been charged with two counts of rape after his...

MARTA to stop accepting tokens after September

MARTA is encouraging customers to use tokens in their possession before the Authority stops accepting them after Sept. 30.  MARTA will only be accepting the most recent version of the token. Until the deadline, tokens may be used in the Breeze Vendi...

St. Pius wins second straight girls state soccer title

St. Pius beat Creekview 5-0 to win the Class AAA girls state soccer title and outscored opponents 33-0 in the five-game tournament. Photo by Robert Naddra
Sara Geiger has earned a reputation as a demanding coach in her three seasons leading the St. Pius girls’ soccer program. But once the work is done on the field, Geiger is known for letting her players cut loose. Geiger and her players had the oppo...

Examiner: Unclear whether Tasers played role in deaths

It may be several weeks before DeKalb County’s medical examiner knows whether a police Taser played a role in the deaths of two people this month. “I wouldn’t throw Taser under the bus just because the Taser was used,” said Chief Investigator...

Hog heaven: Community Q BBQ enjoying a fast start in Decatur

During a typical weekday at Community Q BBQ in Decatur, David Roberts and his staff cook about 600 to 700 pounds of meat. That number increases to about 1,000 to 1,200 pounds per day on the weekends. Many times, between dine-sales, carry out and cate...

Up to the challenge: Athletes earn top academic honors

by Mark Brock     Balancing academics and athletics always is a challenge for students on any level, and 23 DeKalb County School System athletes accomplished it while earning top graduating honors at their respective schools.  Including magnet sch...

Evangelicals on the move for the environment

Crude oil gushing into the Gulf of Mexico—destroying sea life and the natural environment—is just the most recent incident that has stirred many in the faith community to action. On May 25, evangelical groups will gather at Capitol Hill in Washin...

Lawsuit calls for changes to 911, fire rescue procedures

Ruth Bartlett, whose mother was killed in January in a house fire, is seeking procedural changes in the way DeKalb County 911 and Fire Rescue respond to fires. Bartlett and her sisters filed a lawsuit April 29 against the county, the fire department ...

Dunwoody appraiser to serve prison sentence for role in real estate fraud scam

U.S. District Judge Timothy Batten sentenced Walter Hermann on May 4 to serve almost three years in federal prison. Hermann, a 41-year-old Dunwoody real estate appraiser, was found guilty of involvement in a regional real estate scheme that included ...