This story has been updated. By Dan Whisenhunt and Zoe Seiler Decatur, GA — Following a two-day trial, a DeKalb County jury on June 30 found Rickey Thomas guilty of starting the fire that burned down ...
By Logan C. Ritchie, contributor Atlanta, GA — Transforming an abandoned mansion and 41 acres of underutilized land in the heart of Druid Hills into a vibrant senior living community will take about three years, ...
Tucker, GA — The future of downtown Tucker is becoming clearer after two presentations were made at the June 27 city council meeting, detailing possibilities for reimagining south of Main Street and the development of ...
This story has been updated. Avondale Estates, GA — Several Avondale Estates residents asked the Avondale Estates City Commission to roll back the millage rate during a public hearing on June 29. The board will hold ...
Tucker, GA — It may take three to four years to see results, but Tucker Summit Community Improvement District (CID) is preparing to light up the streets in their district. At the June 27 Tucker ...
DeKalb County, GA — Faced with a shortage of teachers, DeKalb County Schools is hoping retired teachers will take advantage of a new state law that allows them to return to the classroom while collecting their ...
By Lucas Hill, contributor Tucker, GA — Tucker Middle School student Jonathan Thomas traveled to the Amazon Rainforest in Colombia with the Frank Ski Kids Foundation for eight days from June 11-19. Thomas, a rising ...
By Lucas Hill, contributor Decatur, GA — Decatur resident Charlie Hunt has received a scholarship to continue their high school education at the United World College USA. Hunt, the child of Anneke Bates, Derek Moone ...
This story has been updated. Avondale Estates, GA — The Museum School of Avondale Estates has come full circle in its dispute with DeKalb County Schools, with the school’s board voting to accept a revised ...
Decatur, GA — The days of DeKalb County libraries charging fees for overdue books are over. The DeKalb County Public Library on June 29 announced that all libraries are now fine-free, with the caveat that customers ...