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De Kalb commission, school board races going to runoff
48+ min ago (1748+ words) A voting sign is seen in front of at Cedar Grove United Methodist Church in Conley on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. DECATUR, Ga. " De Kalb County Commission District 3 and School Board District 4 are heading to a runoff on June 16. Two De Kalb…...
Decatur budget, millage rate hearings to be held in June
16+ hour, 26+ min ago (647+ words) Christine Hunsaker, owner of Hunsaker Properties LLC, confir" Eston Melton, City Schools of Decatur's chief of safety and " Decatur City Hall is located at 509 N. Mc Donough Street. DECATUR, Ga. " The city of Decatur is estimating a general fund budget of…...
Stone Mountain chooses advisor for "Lawn on Main" project
20+ hour, 10+ min ago (830+ words) The theme of 2025 was disruption. Whether it was layoffs at " A student was hurt in a shooting at a Tucker bus stop on Tue" STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. " In its May 19 meeting, Stone Mountain City Council awarded Jones Lang La Salle…...
License now required for short-term rentals in De Kalb
20+ hour, 56+ min ago (405+ words) De Kalb County School District officially launched Rolling Fl" De Kalb County Police said a woman was randomly attacked outs" DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. " De Kalb County launched a new program on May 20 requiring anyone advertising short-term rentals to obtain a…...
Chief of safety and technology leaving Decatur Schools
18+ hour, 36+ min ago (211+ words) DECATUR, Ga. " Eston Melton, City Schools of Decatur's chief of safety and technology services, is leaving the district, the district announced in a news release. He's worked for the district for 10 years and is taking on a new role at…...
Live: Who won De Kalb County's biggest primary races?
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (298+ words) Signs are seen along Bouldercrest Road near the polling location at Cedar Grove United Methodist Church in Conley on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Here are the local races we are following. For statewide results, visit our media partner Atlanta News First. Here…...
De Kalb County voters experience smooth Election Day
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (958+ words) Ron and Eleanor hold a sticker after voting at First Baptist Church of Decatur on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. " Voters across Georgia headed to the polls Tuesday, May 19, to decide the candidates for statewide races, such as governor and…...
Former chiefs sue De Kalb County Schools for millions
2+ day, 21+ min ago (909+ words) Chamblee senior Kathleen "KK" Mattison is the resident salut" Emory University recently promoted two new deans to lead the" DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. " Two former De Kalb County Schools chiefs are suing the school district for millions in damages, claiming they…...
Decatur approves construction contract for Ebster Park | Decatur
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (694+ words) Decatur Parks and Recreation Assistant Director Keith Strong and Director Remy Epps presented construction-related contracts for the Ebster Park teen activity area to the city commission on May 18, 2026. DECATUR, Ga. " The Decatur City Commission, at its May 18 meeting, approved a…...
Emory University adds two new deans for upcoming school year
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (490+ words) Terrence Johnson has been appointed to be Dean of Candler School of Theology and Molly Mc Gehee will become the new Dean of Oxford College after previously serving as interim dean. Johnson will begin his five-year term in the position…...