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Freedom’s Sisters exhibit—well worth your hour

Take your daughters and your sons, in fact, take the entire family and as many friends as you can round up to the Freedom’s Sisters exhibit at the Carter Presidential Library. The exhibit, which runs now through Oct. 3, is a compelling audio-visual...

And then there were three

  The field has been winnowed from 14 to three. Among the many who “would be” Georgia’s next governor, three remain standing, with the GOP contest still to be settled on Tuesday, Aug. 10. Primary turn-out was an apathetic 25 percent, and just...

Use South River with caution

Geraldine Champion spends two to three hours each day warning people of the potential hazards. Photo by John Hewitt
The postcard setting of an old-fashion swimming hole situated in southern DeKalb County may not be such an idyllic place to escape the summer heat. DeKalb county employees have recently installed signs along the South River stating that access to the...

Doraville passes animal anti-tethering law

An ordinance banning animals from being tethered was passed last week by Doraville’s City Council. Owners wishing to tie up their animals must now be present or face the possibility of heavy fines. The restrictions, said mayoral assistant Luke Howe...

Aug. 10 runoffs to determine November ballot

In anticipation of the November general election, a few party candidates still must be determined in runoff balloting Aug. 10. In DeKalb County, the voter registration office at 4380 Memorial Drive in Decatur is the only site open for early voting, w...

Mother of soldier gets reprieve from immediate eviction

Monica Roberts, right, brought tears to the eyes of her neighbor Patricia Roberts (no relation) when she stopped by unexpectedly to give her a $100 bill. Photo by Gale Horton Gay
Sudden homelessness—that’s what Patricia Roberts said she feared for several agonizing days last week after a judge ruled that she and her family of five had seven days to move from their foreclosed Lithonia condo. However, a rush of intervention...