Archive for July 6th 2012
Advocates asked for input regarding arts community in DeKalb
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- July 6, 2012
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To better understand the needs of the arts community in DeKalb County, CEO Burrell Ellis has tasked a group of arts advocates, leaders and stakeholders to weigh in on the future of the arts in the county.
Ellis formed the DeKalb Creative Industries T...
DeKalb boasts rich Civil War history, major location in Battle of Atlanta
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- July 6, 2012
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In 1864 the city of Atlanta looked much different than today—there were only a few main roads and the city was much smaller. However, some familiar streets and landmarks remain.
Atlanta wasn’t named the capital of Georgia until 1868 but the city,...