Multiple mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus through DeKalb
DeKalb Public Health received lab confirmation that two of its surveillance traps tested positive for mosquitoes carrying the West Nile
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Cities
Lessons learned from Cardoon the cat
The Wylde Center Oakhurst Garden in Decatur is a special place to me. I visit multiple times each year and
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New federal housing law ‘opens opportunities’ in DeKalb
A new federal law aimed at increasing access to homes and addressing the role of institutional investors in the single-family
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Brookhaven approves future park space
On June 26, the Brookhaven City Council approved a $1.5 million purchase of the 0.95-acre “Goodwin Island” property at 1277
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Chamblee prepares for crowds during Grammy Award-winning artist’s concert
Crowds and full parking lots are expected during the nation’s 250th birthday at the free July 4th Chamblee Rocks Summer Concert featuring R&B
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Community, church leaders break ground on mixed-income housing development
Leadership and members of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church were recently joined by DeKalb CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson and others to
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Dunwoody celebrates soccer with ball art contest and exhibit
Those who find standard black-and-white soccer balls a bit lacking in pizzazz have the opportunity to add their own flair to the iconic
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New resource center launches for unhoused community
Members of the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners, CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, and other officials gathered on June 15 for opening day of a new resource center
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School for refugee girls to have ‘permanent, purpose-built home’
For 17 years, Global Village Project (GVP), a Decatur-based nonprofit school, has been a place of “learning, healing and opportunity for
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U.S. Health and Human Services doctor tours Lithonia clinic
An official with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently visited a clinic in Lithonia to discuss expanding
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New hires to lead sustainability efforts
DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson recently announced the introduction of two new officials to her cabinet who were hired to focus on strengthening sustainability and
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Miniature door display celebrates creativity, supports local stores
Businesses throughout Dunwoody Village are displaying new doors. These doors, however, don’t open into physical spaces. Instead, they are pieces
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Atlanta set to impress the world as a FIFA host city
DeKalb County School District Athletics’ tagline, Home of Champions, refers to the county’s deep-rooted traditions in athletics, but the passion
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