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Archive for September 14th 2011

Commissioners stamp out tougher smoking ban

Smokers are still free to smoke in bars, adult entertainment establishments, parks and playgrounds after a tougher ordinance failed to pass the Board of Commissioners on Sept. 13. “I’m very disappointed,” said Elizabeth Ford, director of the Bo...

DeKalb County residents remember those who died on Sept. 11

Two fire trucks extend their ladders in remembrance of the two towers.
Hundreds of residents and family members of police, fire and military personnel were present at the DeKalb County Police and Fire headquarters in Tucker to remember those who had died a decade ago on Sept.11, 2001. The road to the headquarters was cl...

DeKalb School reaches out to parents to improve student success

Teachers and school staff from the Ronald E. McNair Discovery Learning Academy gathered with parents and community members at the Highlands of East Atlanta apartments in an effort to raise student achievement. Photo by Daniel Beauregard
At first glance, it looked like residents of the Highlands of East Atlanta Apartments were having nothing more than a simple summer block party—the smell of barbecue filled the air and a band played soul music from a makeshift stage. Upon closer in...

DeKalb High School Sports Highlights

FOOTBALL   Miller Grove 32, Lithonia 10: The Wolverines (3-0 overall and in Region 6-AAAA) scored 32 unanswered points after trailing 10-0 at halftime. Ken Allen passed for two touchdowns and ran for a 56-yard score for the Wolverines, who are 3-0 f...