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Thanksgiving family traditions run far and wide

The Scarbrough family, from left, Siena Scarbrough, Christine Scarbrough, Ceciley Scarbrough, Haley Dunson, Bernee Dunson, Hillary Dunson, Charlotte Scarbrough (matriarch), Curtis Scarbrough, Michelle Scarbrough, Neal Scarbrough and Drew Dunson. Photo provided
Family traditions take place throughout the year, however, during the holidays they seem to be more special and meaningful. We asked a few folks who live and work in DeKalb County to share the traditions they are looking forward to engaging in with t...

Mother determined to turn tragedy into triumph

Darryl Ford, owner of Stone Mountain Chrysler Jeep Dodge dealership, left, with actor Quinton Aaron, center, and Cynthia Williams of Love From Afar, Inc., with the wrapped car Ford donated to Williams charity. Photo by Angela P. Moore
Teens in a car….an accident…the rush to a hospital…the death of a son. Cynthia Williams’ experience that began four years ago and continues today following the car crash that took the life of her oldest son Christopher, 17, has changed the co...

Mazatlan cliff diving—All in a day’s work

Mazatlan cliff diving. Photo by Gale Horton Gay
Talk about a breathtaking experience.  On the craggy cliffs of Mazatlan, Mexico, a young man checks the tide as the surf crashes the rocks jutting out of the water. He then climbs the rock, extends his chest with his hands held high. He makes a magn...

OVO unleashes mesmerizing insects on Atlanta

  An invasion of unimaginable insects is coming to metro Atlanta. Not the kind to gross out or annoy, these bugs from the world of OVO come to delight and mesmerize. OVO is the newest Cirque du Soleil show that sets up its signature blue and yellow ...

Into the Pennsylvania Wilds

There’s something about seeing huge wild animals roaming free in their natural habitat that turns normally hurried folk into slow-moving observers. Cars stop and pull to the side of the road. Cameras and cell phones are snatched from pockets and pu...

Changing attitudes and choosing loopholes may help to keep kids in school

  When a child’s not in class on a school day, he or she may be opening a Pandora’s box of possibilities–hours spent gaming or watching TV, engaging in criminal activity, experimenting with drugs or sex, or simply establishing a new habit of w...

Country singer/songwriter volunteers to perform at local police ball

Singer Erica Nicole, third from left, meets, from left, DeKalb Police Lt. Michael Williams, Chief William O’Brien and Sgt. Stacey Rainey in preparation for the fourth annual Police Officers Ball.
There’s a saying about asking and receiving, however, sometimes one doesn’t even have to ask. When singer/songwriter Erica Nicole was told about an event to honor law enforcement officers in DeKalb County, she jumped at the opportunity even befor...

Improvements to 2011 Scion tC won’t disappoint target audience

2011 Scion tC
If the Scion tC were to come to life, it would most likely embody a male teen who’s surrounded by devoted friends, has an ever-changing fashion sense as well as an edgy reputation. Much like that description, the Scion tC is a youthful vehicle, wit...

Willie Hill: Dry cleaner by day/soul singer after dark

Willie Hill
By day Willie Hill is an affable, soft-spoken merchant who runs a dry cleaning business in Pine Lake. He takes in soiled garments, oversees the process of getting them cleaned and pressed, and returns clothing and household goods to their owners. How...

Why didn’t I stay in Half Moon Bay?

It was intended to be just an afternoon excursion–a drive from San Francisco to Half Moon Bay, Calif., for lunch at Sam’s Chowder House. Lunch was exceptional–the rare combination of great food and atmosphere that causes dreams of a return tr...