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Soccer fans gather on Square to watch England vs. Ghana
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (497+ words) DECATUR, Ga. " Soccer fans gathered at Decatur Square on Tuesday, June 23, to watch the England vs. Ghana FIFA World Cup match broadcast from Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. The contest ended in a scoreless draw. Afterward, fans were treated to…...
De Kalb approves right-of-way exchange for South River Trail
20+ hour, 30+ min ago (838+ words) De Kalb County Commissioners Robert Patrick, Mereda Davis Johnson, La Dena Bolton, Chakira Johnson, Nicole Massiah, Michelle Long Spears, and Ted Terry held a public hearing and a vote on land-use and zoning regulations for data centers on June 23, 2026. DECATUR,…...
Dear Decaturish " Now is not the time to play it safe
20+ hour, 48+ min ago (240+ words) Super District 6 Commissioner Ted Terry stands outside the De Kalb County Government Service Center on Sams Street in Decatur. DEAN HESSE/DECATURISH This letter is in response to a recent column by Decaturish contributor Steve Bradshaw. But this defense of…...
De Kalb County considering millage rate, fee increases
21+ hour, 15+ min ago (1121+ words) De Kalb County Budget Director T. J. Sigler presents the 2026 millage rate during a public hearing on June 23, 2026. DECATUR, Ga. " The De Kalb County Commission is in the process of hearing feedback on the proposed 2026 millage rate and will take a vote…...
Scottdale Early Learning hires new chief executive officer
22+ hour, 44+ min ago (268+ words) The Decide De Kalb Development Authority and Venture South In" Recently, I stopped by my favorite public house for a Sunday" Dr. Leah Skinner poses for a headshot. Skinner was recently announced as Scottdale Early Learning's newest chief executive officer....
Avondale commission considering millage rate decrease
1+ day, 57+ min ago (1078+ words) Avondale Estates mayor Jonathan Elmore weighs the options of millage rates while commissioner Luis Suazo listens at a work session in City Hall on June 24. AVONDALE ESTATES, Ga. " The Avondale Estates City Commission discussed a potential decrease to the city's…...
Bradshaw's Brief: A progressive encounter at a public house
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (655+ words) Recently, I stopped by my favorite public house for a Sunday afternoon beer. I found myself sitting near a couple with one barstool between the wife and me. Normally, I don't initiate conversations with strangers, and that day was no…...
De Kalb to close Fairview Street in Decatur for sewer repairs
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (169+ words) The county plans a partial road closure at 348 Fairview Street. The work is to allow crews to repair a sewer line. "Normal construction hours will be from 7: 30 a. m. to 7 p. m. An increase in construction-related noise and traffic during work hours should be…...
Avondale to host comprehensive plan community workshop
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (312+ words) Avondale Estates mayor Jonathan Elmore speaks about the comprehensive plan update and downtown master plan update at the State of the City address on April 1, 2026. AVONDALE ESTATES, Ga. " Every five years, the city of Avondale Estates crafts a citywide blueprint…...
Rory Matthias Hamilton
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (156+ words) Elena and Parker Hamilton are overjoyed to announce their first child, Rory Matthias Hamilton, who entered the world with 7 lbs, 5 oz, and plenty of pizzazz." From his mother, Rory gets his heart-melting smile. From his father, he gets his appetite....