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Race for Johnson’s Congressional seat heats up

A crowded host of Democratic politicos announced this month their intentions to run against Rep. Hank Johnson, a month after the ailing Congressman announced he’s been struggling with Hepatitis C. Former DeKalb County CEO Vernon Jones announced his...

Community Café addresses crisis in 30032

A DeKalb County community is in crisis. So say many who live and work within ZIP code 30032. Criminal activity and drug usage have claimed the 30032 community, which suffers from isolation, lack of resources and lack of community support, said Lenean...

Principal brainstorming leads to ‘FATHER-nonymous’ at Rock Chapel Elementary

Program designed to lure more father figures to students’ educational lives
Patrick S. Muhammad brainstormed the phrase “FATHER-nonymous.” It got about 50 men – fathers, grandfathers and neighbors among them – to come to Rock Chapel Elementary School last month for FATHER-nonymous: Known Fathers Dedicated to Taking T...

Lakeside junior has sights set on more state swimming records

Lakeside junior Jack Lane has qualified for the state high school swim meet in seven of eight individual events. Photo by Eddie Carter
If Lakeside swimming coach Tricia Newmyer needs someone to swim against one of the top backstrokers in the state, she calls on Jack Lane. If she needs someone to pace one of her swimmers so they can qualify for the state meet, Lane is her guy. No mat...