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DeKalb deputy accused of misusing Flock camera arrested | Public Safety
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (278+ words) DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office car. “Sgt. Kabiru Salawu was charged with felony violation of oath of office and misdemeanor misuse of license plate data,” a news release from the Sheriff’s Office said. “His employment with the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office…...
City Schools of Decatur students attend Back 2 School Bash
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (494+ words) I spent many years in Decatur. I raised children here, watch… The DeKalb County School District has announced it is one of… Troy McLaurin from JJ's Barber Shop on Memorial Drive gives Byron Farley a haircut during City Schools of…...
Tidbits: Small plates, big flavor at Shoya-Izakaya
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (701+ words) The smell of lavender in the business lounge worked in tande… Taco Shop Taqueria & Creamery in Tucker brings tacos, co… The Gobo Stick, or fried burdock root, is crispy and lightly salted, served with a lemon wedge at Shoya-Izakaya. Two…...
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2+ day, 2+ hour ago (40+ words) dunwoody knoll water phase 2.png decaturish.com On July 27, DeKalb County crews will begin replacing approximately 2,600 linear feet of ductile iron water pipe between Coronation Drive and Redfield Road on Spalding Drive and Chamblee Dunwoody Road....
Video shows sharp dispute between Avondale Estates officials
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (512+ words) In a screenshot from bodycam footage, Avondale Estates Commissioner Lyda Steadman and City Manager Patrick Bryant argue outside City Hall on June 23. AVONDALE ESTATES, Ga. — Video from six different angles has been released showing a June 23 verbal dispute between City…...
Second phase of Dunwoody Knoll water work starts July 27
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (385+ words) DUNWOODY, Ga. — DeKalb County will hold a virtual meeting on Tuesday, July 21, for residents to learn more about the second phase of the Dunwoody Knoll water main replacement project. The project is part of a multi-billion-dollar plan to address repeated…...
Tucker’s Taco Shop combines tacos, coffee, ice cream
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (695+ words) The discovery of an unmarked burial stopped construction on … As black bear sightings increase in metro Atlanta, Georgia o… Taco Shop Taqueria & Creamery, located at 4316 Chamblee Tucker Rd. in Tucker, serves tacos, coffee and homemade ice cream. TUCKER, Ga. — Residents…...
Decatur WatchFest crowd watches Argentina stun England
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (882+ words) A soccer fan reacts to the England vs. Argentina FIFA World Cup semifinal during the Decatur WatchFest '26 watch party at the Decatur Square on Wednesday, July 15. The viewing party of the Decatur WatchFest event. Umbrellas were numerous, and many people…...
DeKalb Police investigate shooting death in Greater Decatur
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (209+ words) A DeKalb County police officer was stabbed and a suspect was… More than 40 years ago, a truck driver found the skeletal re… DeKalb County Police responded to a shooting in Greater Decatur on the morning of July 16. A reader contacted…...
Black bear necessities: What to know as sightings rise
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (423+ words) A black bear might be a scary sight, but officials say the animal would rather avoid you than confront you. Black bears were once common in the Peach State, according to the fact sheet, but have been reduced in population…...