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Wrestling: Southwest DeKalb wins region, sends 12 to state

DeKalb won its first region wrestling championship since 2006 and qualified 12 wrestlers for the AAAA state sectionals this weekend at Loganville. A total of 99 county wrestlers representing 16 schools qualified at three region meets last weekend for...

New center helps community youth develop artistically

The Daisy Dancers at the KIDDS Center for Youth Development and Performing Arts get ready to rehearse for an upcoming production. The center, which features a new dance studio, center, and a piano class was made possible by a $50,000 grant. Photo provided
“A tutu has magical powers,” said Pat Martin, referring to a ballet costume. “It makes a little girl feel beautiful.”  That observation, made many years ago, moved the former behavioral psychology nurse to help children develop through ...

Pittman to serve as Doraville mayor in wake of Jenkins’ death

Doraville Mayor Pro Tem Donna Pittman will serve as acting mayor after the death of mayor Ray Jenkins on Feb. 2. Jenkins died of complications from pneumonia, according to a Doraville spokesman. A special election will be held in June to fill Jenkins...