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Doraville’s alcohol law has problems

For years the alcohol licensing and renewal processes in Doraville were very business-friendly, said Gerald Benda, an attorney for Far West Rodeo, an entertainment facility in the city. Now, the city is giving a new message to the owners of businesse...

Reserve police officers could save cash

With looming increases in taxes, water and sewer bills, and business taxes, DeKalb County residents could use a break. And using volunteers to save some of the $790,000 allotted for guarding county buildings could be a start. But that’s not likely ...

Georgia’s first all-craft-beer store highlights small breweries

Co-owner Eddie Holley checks out a customer at Ale Yeah! Photos by Ginger Kaderabek
by Ginger Kaderabek A love of craft beer inspired friends to open Georgia’s first all-craft-beer store in Decatur. “We’re beer lovers. We’re excited by today’s beer renaissance and wanted to make a go in the all-craft business,” said co-o...

Decatur neighbors help neighbors through MLK Weekend project

James Matthews, project chairman of the MLK Service Day project in Decatur, compares the work done through the annual effort to the barn raisings at which Americans in an earlier time all gathered for a day to help their neighbors build a barn. “Th...

Winter is the season for chilled thrills

The winter months in metro Atlanta mean snow and ice is possible, however, certainly not a given. But that doesn’t mean that plans can’t be made for a variety of fun outdoor activities including sliding, gliding and racing across frozen surfaces....

Local colleges announce King Week programs

Agnes Scott College   Agnes Scott College has announced that it is presenting Martin Luther & Coretta Scott King Jr. Week of Human Rights A Voice for the Voiceless: Untold Stories.   • Jan. 17 - MLK Day of Service with City of Decatur, City o...

Snow and Ice

Life as normal came to a stop in DeKalb County this week as about 4.5 inches of snow and ice encased the Atlanta area, shutting down businesses and government offices, halting MARTA bus service and cancelling schools. On Monday, DeKalb’s CEO Burrel...

Raw sewage spills into local creeks

During the first three days of the year, DeKalb County workers had to deal with four sewer problems that caused more than 10,000 gallons of raw sewage to spill into local creeks. On New Year’s Day, approximately 3,060 gallons of sewage spilled into...

UPDATE: Road closings list

Numerous roads, sections of roads or intersections remain closed due to the excessive snow and ice this week. Here are the roads closed as of 8 a.m., Jan. 14, according to DeKalb County spokesman Burke Brennan. All are closed until further not...

School consolidation workshop schedule changes

Due to inclement weather, the DeKalb County School System has adjusted the schedule for the redistricting and consolidation public input workshops, recommendations from the superintendent to the board, and the final scheduled vote by the board, accor...