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Thanksgiving family traditions run far and wide

The Scarbrough family, from left, Siena Scarbrough, Christine Scarbrough, Ceciley Scarbrough, Haley Dunson, Bernee Dunson, Hillary Dunson, Charlotte Scarbrough (matriarch), Curtis Scarbrough, Michelle Scarbrough, Neal Scarbrough and Drew Dunson. Photo provided
Family traditions take place throughout the year, however, during the holidays they seem to be more special and meaningful. We asked a few folks who live and work in DeKalb County to share the traditions they are looking forward to engaging in with t...

Experience authentic ranch life in the Texas Hill Country

Technically, the hill country of Texas extends from just north of San Antonio, northward past Austin and encompasses a swath of land approximately 120 miles in width. The aptly named area is characterized by large rolling hills, arid conditions, pric...

Police identify suspect in death of pro wrestler

UPDATE: Four murder suspects nabbed    A disgruntled customer fired shots into a Buford Highway night club early Sunday morning killing a professional wrestler working as a bouncer. Chris Long, 33, was working at Shooter Alley, located at 5803 Bufo...

Reward offered in Sneiderman killing

Sketch of suspect
The killing of a Dunwoody man in front of a preschool on Nov. 18 was “cold and calculated,” police said during a press conference Nov. 22. A $12,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest. Russell Sneiderman, 36, was gunned ...

Recycling company turning cooking grease into biodiesel

Curbside Recycling partners Todd Williams, left, and Richard Younge. The company collects cooking grease in 1.25 gallon containers and recycles it into biodiesel fuel and soap. Photo by Robert Naddra
Richard Younge and Todd Williams are helping to save the environment 1.25 gallons at a time. As principals with Curbside Recycling, the pair has created an efficient way of keeping cooking grease out of DeKalb County sewer systems and watersheds. Cur...

Mother determined to turn tragedy into triumph

Darryl Ford, owner of Stone Mountain Chrysler Jeep Dodge dealership, left, with actor Quinton Aaron, center, and Cynthia Williams of Love From Afar, Inc., with the wrapped car Ford donated to Williams charity. Photo by Angela P. Moore
Teens in a car….an accident…the rush to a hospital…the death of a son. Cynthia Williams’ experience that began four years ago and continues today following the car crash that took the life of her oldest son Christopher, 17, has changed the co...

Sheriff gives Thanksgiving turkeys to seniors

DeKalb County Sheriff Thomas Brown (at the podium) raffled 50 turkeys at the Lou Walker Senior Center in Lithonia during an event designed to recognize seniors for their work in shaping the next generation. Photo by Andrew Cauthen
DeKalb County Sheriff Thomas Brown gave away 50 turkeys to seniors at the Lou Walker Senior Center in Lithonia on Nov. 12. The turkeys, donated by Costco, Honey-baked Ham, Kroger and Sam’s Club, were raffled during the inaugural DeKalb Sheriff’s ...

Second suspect arrested in connection with 2008 killing

A second man has been arrested in connection with the June 17, 2008 shooting death of Gerald Hill, according to DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Tressa Washington. Lloyd Stephens, 38, was arrested on Nov. 17 at a fast food restaurant...

Man killed in Dunwoody outside school

The Dunwoody Police Department is investigating the shooting death of a man who had just dropped off his child at Dunwoody Prep. Russell Sneiderman, 36, was getting into his car to leave the school when he was approached by a man with a gun, acc...

Football: Five county teams cruise into second round

Chris Sanders dives for a Tucker touchdown. Photo by Travis Hudgons
Tucker coach Franklin Stephens saw what can happen in the state football playoffs when a team is not prepared. Northside Warner Robins, ranked No. 1 in Class AAAA, was upset in the first round last weekend by Whitewater 28-21. The Eagles could have b...