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Dead in its tracks: Soap box derby facility on hold

Site preparation on the proposed soap box derby park in Lithonia has been halted by the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners—pending approval by DeKalb CEO Burrell Ellis. In a 6-0 vote June 12, commissioners passed a resolution requesting Ellis to...

Teacher lawsuit could lead to costly trial for school board

The DeKalb County School Board is facing another lawsuit that could cost it millions of dollars if it goes to trial. The suit, filed by DeKalb County School District (DCSD) teachers Elaine Gold and Amy Shaye last year, alleges the board owes them, an...

Legislator files complaint against school board

Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver sits among DeKalb County legislators and school board members during a meeting to discuss redistricting. Recently, Oliver filed a complaint with Attorney General Sam Olens’ office alleging members of the DeKalb County School Board violated Georgia’s open meeting law. Photo by Daniel Beauregard
Representative Mary Margaret Oliver has filed a complaint alleging the DeKalb County School Board violated Georgia’s Open Meeting Law during the redistricting process which took place earlier this year. In the complaint sent to Attorney General Sam...

Two killed in shooting at funeral

DeKalb County Police have identified the two men who died following a shooting June 7 during a funeral held at Victory for the World Church in Stone Mountain. DeKalb County Public Safety Director William Miller said that Delmetrius Heard, 28, and Car...

News update, June 13

Milam Park Pool site of world record attempt Those who come for a free swim lesson at Milam Park in Clarkston June 14 can be part of a global attempt to break a world record for the most people taking a swim lesson at the same time. Partici...