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Four fire officials put on leave after fatal fire

Written By: Robert Naddra 1/29/10   Four DeKalb County Fire Rescue Department officers have been placed on administrative leave pending the investigation of a fire that killed an elderly Dunwoody woman. Acting Officer in Charge William Greene, Capt...

Firefighters fired, chief resigns as investigation continues

Former Fire Rescue Chief David Foster
Four DeKalb County Fire Rescue firefighters terminated on Jan. 29 for neglect of duty that resulted in the death of an elderly Dunwoody woman may face criminal charges. Fire Apparatus Operator William J. Greene, Capt. Tony L. Motes, Battalion Chief L...

Orlando developer to buy GM plant in Doraville

An Orlando development company plans to purchase the shuttered General Motors plant in Doraville to turn it into a large commercial and residential center. Details, including the 165-acre site’s sale price, remain under wraps, but the developer, Ne...

Across DeKalb, folks dig deep to help the citizens of Haiti

Sheriff Thomas Brown and Warrant Manager Lisa Wiley, left, wave and display a sign to get the attention of passing motorists.
It’s been more than three weeks since a devastating earthquake hit Haiti, and during that time people in the United States and across the globe have been energetically raising money and collecting food, medical supplies, clothing and other needed i...