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More mounting legal fees in DeKalb schools

DeKalb Schools Superintendent Cheryl Atkinson told a DeKalb County grand jury that the school district, due to pending litigation, will be spending $6 million more than anticipated this year. Last year, Atkinson told the grand jury that the DeKalb Co...

Tiny wearable video cameras help police fight crime

DeKalb County Police officers have been issued a new weapon in fight for justice: a two-inch tall, wearable video camera. Officials say recordings from the cameras, which clip onto shirt pockets, will eventually be used in court cases. Photos by Andrew Cauthen
The DeKalb County Police Department has a new crime-fighting tool. It’s a 2-inch tall, 2 gigabyte, MUVI ultra-compact digital camcorder that officers can clip onto the shirt pocket of uniforms. With a click of a button, officers can now record vide...