In-person film festival returns to honor student stars
DeKalb County School District (DCSD) held its annual student film festival on March 21, featuring 19 films written, filmed, and
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DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson
Blackhall investment, others could be transformative for south DeKalb
Black Hall Studios recently announced a proposed investment that DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson called the biggest in south DeKalb
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South DeKalb YMCA closing sparks protest
YMCA of Metro Atlanta officials temporarily closed South DeKalb YMCA to most members April 1 while the organization conducts a
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Lidl grocery store approved for Memorial Drive
A Lidl grocery store will be located in Parkview Station Shopping Center on Memorial Drive after DeKalb County commissioners approved
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Opioid crisis affects all
During the third annual Opioid Symposium at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts and Community Center in Decatur, Dr. Sharon
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Community celebrates Maj. K.D. Johnson
DeKalb County residents gathered March 30 to celebrate Maj. K.D. Johnson before his last day on the job. Residents had
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Show me the money
County discusses 2019 budget DeKalb County officials held a special called finance, audit and budget committee meeting Jan. 11 to
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CEO: fund balance largest in DeKalb history
In case of a financial emergency, DeKalb County will be able to operate for two months on reserves, according to
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Giving event celebrates 20 years
DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson started the Tree of Love event nearly two decades ago to help low-income families and
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‘Generous’ donation could save lives in DeKalb
Some call Narcan the “opioid overdose antidote” and thanks to a donation from Aetna Foundation, DeKalb County first responders will
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DeKalb honors Parks and Recreation month
July is National Parks and Recreation Month and DeKalb County officials said they consider DeKalb’s parks to be some of
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County announces effort to revitalize south DeKalb
In partnership with non-profit Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership (ANDP), county officials announced an initiative designed to improve neighborhood stability and
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Commissioner: ‘Fixing blight starts with community’
DeKalb Sheriff’s Department, Keep DeKalb Beautiful, community leaders and volunteers are participating in the 15th annual community clean up with
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