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In outcry over sidewalk, Doraville officials urge patience before judgment

Photo by Matt Amato
A television news broadcast maligned it as an example of squandered federal stimulus funds. Some residents point to a cavalier mayor and his assistant for what some have referred to as “the mess.” In turn, they fire back, accusing their accusers ...

Mix, weigh, pay concept puts customers in charge

Menchies in Toco Hills. Photos by Travis Hudgons
This is not your parents TCBY. This is Menchie’s–the newest frozen yogurt franchise to enter the Atlanta market. Menchie’s opened its Toco Hill’s doors on the evening of Aug. 26 for a friends and family pre-grand opening event held while the ...

6-AAAA showdown: Playoff edge at stake for Southwest, Marist

The playoff picture is beginning to take shape in Region 6-AAAA only three weeks into the football season. The 12-team region plays a straight region schedule, so every loss is critical. Southwest DeKalb and Marist realize that, both already having l...

Guide to DeKalb’s bountiful farmers markets

At East Lake Farmers Market, farmer Chuck Pugh offers produce directly from his farm in Cumming, Ga.
Farmers markets are wonderful places to find fresh fruits and vegetables, and other products and goods made by hand. And fall (and the weeks leading to the official season shift from summer to fall) are an ideal time to explore local markets. With co...

Steel Magnolias blossoms as a fresh, funny and touching Renaissance Project production

Onira Tarés, seated, as Shelby is surrounded by, from left Tasia Grant as M’Lynn, Deena Beasley as Ouiser, Wendy Pippin as Annelle, Stephanie Wilkinson as Clairee and Margaret Hollis as Truvy. Photo by Michael Cole
The little theater tucked away on the campus of what is now Greater Travelers Rest Baptist Church after a dormant period as the facility changed hands has reopened with a bang. The Renaissance Project play now on its stage is Steel Magnolias, the off...