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Author: Horace Holloman

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Officials working to resurrect land bank

November 8, 2019November 7, 2019 Horace Holloman 0 Comments

County officials are still in the process of reestablishing the DeKalb Regional Land Bank—a government entity that focuses on converting

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Former officer sentenced to 20 years in death of unarmed man

November 7, 2019November 6, 2019 Horace Holloman 0 Comments

DeKalb County Superior Court Judge LaTisha Dear Jackson sentenced former DeKalb County Police officer Robert Olsen on Nov. 1 to

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Fall festivals excite community

November 5, 2019November 1, 2019 Horace Holloman 0 Comments

Ghost, princesses and superheroes attended DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs Halloween-related events.  The festivities started Oct.

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‘Like putting a Band-Aid on cancer’

November 1, 2019 Horace Holloman 0 Comments

DeKalb addresses repeat sewer spill issues For years, during periods of heavy rain, a sewer spill was inevitable in Michael

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Stars shine bright at dancing event

October 31, 2019October 30, 2019 Horace Holloman 0 Comments

DeKalb County officials, legislators and residents came to view the third annual Dancing with the DeKalb Stars event Oct. 26

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DeKalb must prepare for population surge and demographic shifts

October 30, 2019October 25, 2019 Horace Holloman 0 Comments

According to research from the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC), DeKalb County will add approximately 277,100 residents in the next three

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News Opinion 

Janitorial staff should be respected

October 30, 2019October 25, 2019 Horace Holloman 0 Comments

As with some new fathers, finances were my biggest concern as I considered the best way to provide for my

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Domestic violence conversations designed to fight stigma

October 29, 2019October 25, 2019 Horace Holloman 0 Comments

More than 13,000 misdemeanor cases are prosecuted by DeKalb County Solicitor-General’s Office each year. Of those cases, nearly one-third involve

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Commissioner pay increase case heard in Supreme Court

October 28, 2019October 25, 2019 Horace Holloman 0 Comments

DeKalb County resident Ed Williams said he struggled to find an attorney who would help present a case against the

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STD rates shock local health expert

October 25, 2019 Horace Holloman 0 Comments

According to a recent study conducted by the DeKalb County-based Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), combined cases of

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Countywide News 

K9 officer shot in the line of duty

October 25, 2019November 14, 2019 Horace Holloman 0 Comments

DeKalb County Police K9 officer D’Jango is still recovering from his injuries after being shot while looking for a suspicious

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Freepress News 

Oakhurst Porchfest largest ever

October 24, 2019November 14, 2019 Horace Holloman 0 Comments Oakhurst

Since 2015, residents of Oakhurst and Decatur have looked forward to the annual outdoor music festival known as Porchfest. What

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Fitness festival helps adults, children stay active

October 21, 2019October 16, 2019 Horace Holloman 0 Comments

DeKalb County Recreation Parks and Cultural Affairs department hosted a fitness festival Oct. 12 at Mason Mill Park in Decatur

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