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Newcomer forces runoff in Doraville mayoral race

A rookie to the political scene captured the most votes in Doraville’s mayoral election, but not enough win outright. Carol Gilman, a resident of Doraville since 2007, said she is pleased with the results. “I’ve got to be pleased with myself,...

Kidnapped woman still missing after four years

Monica Renee Bowie
Four years ago, Monica Renee Bowie, 34, an energetic, outgoing, free spirit, was kidnapped in broad daylight in front of witnesses, never to be seen again. “There’s no way on God’s green earth you can totally disappear,” said Linda Howard, Bo...

Apartment fire leaves 12 displaced

Photo by Travis Hudgons
Lightning may be responsible for an apartment fire in Stone Mountain that left one firefighter injured and 12 people displaced on June 24. According to DeKalb County Fire Battalion Chief Christopher Morrison, firefighters arrived at the Landmark at M...