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Dems no surprises – GOP shuffle

  Georgia’s 2010 Primary Election is history. In the Democratic gubernatorial race there were no real surprises. Call him “Hammering Hank,”—Congressman Hank Johnson handily beat his Democratic challengers without a runoff. No surprise there ...

Avondale Estates hires city planner

Keri Stevens was hired as Avondale Estates’ first city planner. She started July 13 and previously worked at Pond & Co., an Atlanta architectural and engineering consulting firm. Photo by Jonathan Cribbs
Keri Stevens said she regrets the fact that they don’t really make buildings the way they used to. She said she admires classic Atlanta structures like the Fulton Bag and Cotton Mills in the Cabbagetown neighborhood. When an F2 tornado tore through...

Where is Daniel

And he’s off...Daniel Palazzolo’s trek to the Arctic has begun. Photo provided
UPDATE AUG. 6, 2010: Local resident Daniel Palazzolo left metro Atlanta July 23 for a six-week journey to Alaska and back. The reason: to raise money for awareness about breast cancer, a disease that his sister Kris is currently battling. Listen ...

School district budget outlook brightens as administrators wait for state revenue hit

The DeKalb County School System’s budgetary outlook could see an additional $13 million to $18 million in property tax revenue, but district officials are holding their breath before celebrating. The county’s tax digest, initially projected by co...

Countdown to kickoff: Preseason football practice begins Aug. 1

Eight DeKalb County coaches will begin preseason football practice next week at new schools and one program may not have a coach in place by then. Miller Grove, whose principal was demoted last week, had not filled its football coaching vacancy by pr...

Teens find first summer jobs rewarding

by Freedom Murphy For many teens, summer is a time to be with friends, go on vacation, or just kick back. However, for some young people it’s all about getting a job. With summer now winding down, each teen fortunate enough to have found work for t...

Dunwoody considers its 911 center options

Dunwoody’s City Council is mulling over a potential change in its 911 service after hearing a study group’s findings on July 19. A new city run center, a partnership with Sandy Springs and John’s Creek, and continuing with current provider DeKa...

Decatur goes all out to promote active, healthful living

Decatur has long sought to be a city where residents and visitors can move about easily without a car. Aside from the environmental benefits of being biker and pedestrian friendly, the city wants to promote the personal benefits for those who want to...

New commissioner prepares to take seat, Carter, Johnson gear up for November

Stan Watson
Sitting outside a breakfast restaurant in downtown Decatur on July 23, Stan Watson was already wondering how the CEO and the board of commissioners might better communicate with each other when the next budgetary season arrives in December. “I don...

UPDATE: Missing Dunwoody teenager returns home

The Dunwoody teenager who was reported missing on July 22 has returned to her home, Dunwoody Police spokesman Sgt. Mike Carlson said on July 26. Catherine "Cathy" Hoyos, 15, was reported missing after she was dropped off at Peachtree Middle School fo...