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Chamblee Farmers Market opens for business

Despite the heat, business was brisk on opening day at the Chamblee Farmers Market.
Temperatures soared into the 90s Saturday, yet the Chamblee Farmers Market enjoyed a well-attended debut. Live music, chef demonstrations and raffle tickets helped kick off the event in the city’s Antiques Row district, which organizer The Chamblee...

Group seeks to recognize Public Safety Champions

The concept that good deeds should be acknowledged is at the heart of a new local effort to recognize police officers and community members who have gone above and beyond. The DeKalb County Police Alliance and The Champion Newspaper are partnering on...

Cardinal win: Tucker senior Vaughters to enjoy best of both worlds at Stanford

Tucker's James Vaughters looks down at a Stanford University banner after revealing his college football choice, much to the delight of his parents, Vanessa and Jonathan Vaughters. Photo by Matt Amato
Sometimes it’s about more than championships. A world-class education matters, too. James Vaughters believes there’s nothing wrong with having both.   The Tucker High School football standout officially committed to Stanford University on June 1...

Four ways to celebrate the Fourth

Decatur Pied Piper Parade. Photo by John Hewitt
On Sunday, July 4, America celebrates its 234th birthday and festivities all across the country will mark the occasion. Here in DeKalb County communities are finding their own ways to celebrate. Here are some of the events at which DeKalb folk...