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Three’s company: Miller Grove and Columbia boys, Columbia girls make state semifinals

Before Chantay Frost arrived at Columbia in 2009, the girls basketball program had qualified for the state playoffs six times since 1971 and lost in the first round each time. Meanwhile, boys coach Phil McCrary has built that program into a state pow...

DeKalb County School Board passes redistricting plan; eight schools will close

DeKalb County School Board Chairman Thomas Bowen answers questions about the adoption of Interim Superintendent Tyson’s plan. Photo by Daniel Beauregard
The DeKalb County School Board voted on March 7 to adopt a controversial redistricting plan that will close eight schools and save an estimated $12 million annually. The plan, originally presented to the board by Interim Superintendent Ramona Tyson o...

Search warrants issued in Dunwoody man’s murder Suspect’s wife files for separation

The wife of the man accused of murdering a Dunwoody entrepreneur has filed for separation as investigators look for a motive for homicide in e-mail and phone records between the suspect and the victim’s wife. DeKalb County Superior Court Judge Greg...

Lexus rolls out joy-to-drive compact hybrid

Lexus CT 200h
Up to now those in the market for a compact hybrid with the Lexus nameplate were pretty much out of luck. This month, however, all that changes. Lexus is introducing a new hybrid to its lineup—a 1.8-liter DOCH 16-valve engine with an electric motor...