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FAMU student’s death ruled homicide as a result of hazing

FAMU band. FILE PHOTO
The recent alleged hazing death of a Southwest DeKalb High School marching band student attending Florida A&M University (FAMU) was ruled a homicide by officials on Dec. 16. According to reports, Robert Champion, a student at FAMU who was a membe...

Incident in Arabia Mountain High School leads to investigation

Students tweeted about an incident that happened at Arabia Mountain High School on Dec. 15. According to school officials it was a prank that got out of hand and DeKalb County Schools Police had to respond.
Nearly a dozen DeKalb County Schools police cars responded to an incident at Arabia Mountain High School on Dec. 15, which started in the school cafeteria. Walter Woods, a spokesman for DeKalb Schools, said the alleged incident began in the cafeteria...

Vacationing with a mission to do good

Champion Newspaper Chief Operating Officer John Hewitt shows a student how to place her hands on a computer keyboard. Photos by Gale Horton Gay
When is a vacation more than just a vacation? When getting away from it all is combined with spending time helping others. Mission trips, also known as volunteer vacations, are a popular way of traveling and experiencing a new place as well as exten...

Emory celebrates 175th anniversary by remembering history makers

Nearly 110 of Emory University’s 175 “History Makers” joined students, alumni, teachers and residents Dec. 7 at the Glenn Memorial Auditorium to celebrate the school’s 175th anniversary. The history makers were chosen by a committee that work...

Police departments tell residents how to stay safe for the holidays

This holiday season, police departments throughout the county are gearing up for an increase in crime and telling residents what they can do to stay safe, hold onto presents and make the most of their holidays. Lieutenant Antonio Catlan of the DeKalb...

Holiday spirit abounds in DeKalb County

Looking to get into the holiday spirit? One doesn’t have to look far. Theaters, churches, entertainment complexes, synagogues and arts centers have organized a wide range of holiday activities designed to delight, entertain, celebrate and/or reflec...

Artists changing the face of Stone Mountain

Graphite artist Bill Leavell draws a couple from a photograph at his studio in Center Town studio in Stone Mountain. Leavell is one of several artists participating in the city’s artist microenterprise program. Photo by Andrew Cauthen
For 22 years, graphite artist Bill Leavell has owned and operated a graphic design company with clients such as Coca Cola, Bronner Brothers, and The Diamond Warehouse. But, like many entrepreneurs, he was only able to work his business part-time. “...

DeKalb superintendent appoints new team member

DeKalb County Superintendent Cheryl Atinkson has added another member to what she terms her “dream team” with the appointment of Dr. Ralph Taylor. Taylor will replace Felicia Mayfield, who is retiring at the end of the year, as the new associate ...

Residents fighting placement of approved cell towers at schools

Communities around two schools say they were not properly notified before DeKalb County Schools voted to allow the placement of cell towers on school property. Residents in the Briarlake and Briacliff Heights areas say they were not notified of a pro...

DeKalb High School Sports Highlights

BOYS BASKETBALL   Miller Grove: The Wolverines won three games Dec. 6-10 to improve to 5-0. In a 57-53 overtime win at Southwest DeKalb, Tony Parker scored 15 points and Christian Houston added 11.  The Wolverines also beat Lithonia 72-48 and Tucke...