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East Lake Farmers Market grows in more ways than one

Around 10 farmers displayed their goods at the East Lake Farmers Market for their “Farm to Garden” event. Photo by Daniel Beauregard
The rain didn’t seem to stop anyone from venturing out to the corner of Hosea Williams Drive and 2nd Avenue on March 26, to attend the East Lake Farmers Market’s “Farm to Garden” event. The market opened a little earlier than usual this year ...

Teachers file lawsuit against DeKalb County School Board

Two teachers have filed a lawsuit against the DeKalb County School Board alleging that the board owes them and thousands of other teachers money that has been withheld from a tax sheltered annuity fund since 2009. Plaintiffs Elaine Gold and Amy Shaye...

House passes bill to reduce DeKalb School Board

After a lengthy debate on the House floor, the Georgia General Assembly passed a bill on April 11 that reduces the size of the DeKalb County School Board from nine to seven members. SB 79, which passed the House with a 109-62 vote, was originally pro...

DeKalb School candidates face tough questions

From left, Candidates Lilie Cox, Arthur Culver and Gloria Davis each had 50 minutes to convince the citizens of DeKalb that they were the best candidate for superintendent. Photos provided
At a public forum on March 31, the DeKalb County School System’s three superintendent candidates faced tough questions regarding the many problems that have been plaguing the system over the past several years. Each candidate was given time to make...

Judge orders DeKalb County Schools to mediate in lawsuit

A judge ordered DeKalb County Schools to mediate its case with the international construction company Heery/Mitchell. DeKalb Superior Court Judge Clarence Seeliger ordered on March 22 that the two parties attend mediation to resolve their dispute, ci...

Three finalists chosen for superintendent job

DeKalb County Schools has announced three candidates in its search for a new superintendent. The trio will address the school board and the public in a forum on March 31 at 6 p.m. Candidates Gloria Davis, Arthur Culver and Lillie Cox each will b...

DeKalb students participate in annual culinary competition

Winning Redan High School team members, from left, Kelsey Marie Colins, Asia Reid and Candace Kemp. Photos by Travis Hudgons
High school students from around the county met on March, 26, to participate in the DeKalb County Council of PTAs Sixth Annual Culinary Competition held at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Tucker. Competitors from Arabia Mountain, Columbia,...

GE donates $30,000 to Sequoyah Middle

Students of Sequoyah Middle School and volunteers from GE and the community take a break from working to pose for a picture at the Hands On Atlanta Day project.
GE is the gift that keeps on giving for Sequoyah Middle School. This past year the company’s GE Volunteers program spent two days at the school donating time and money to create an “eco-imaginative” outdoor classroom. The $30,000 worth of new a...

Family sues DeKalb County for wrongful death

The parents of Audrecas Davis filed a lawsuit against DeKalb County on March 14, claiming their son died a wrongful death due to excessive police force used during an incident that occurred last year at a Budget Inn and Suites on Chamblee Tucker Road...

Clarkston plans on big splash with new pool

Clarkston residents worried about having somewhere to relax and soak up the sun this summer can rest easy because work on the new Milam Park pool complex will begin in the next few weeks. Construction is expected to be completed in July and, accordin...