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Chamblee High student buzzes in on Jeopardy

Chamblee High’s Kailyn LaPorte stands with host Alex Trebek on the set of Jeopardy, where she managed to walk away with $42,600 in winnings. Photo provided
“I’ll take Exceptional Teens for 200, Alex.” “The answer is: 15-year-old Chamblee High School sophomore who made it to the final round of Teen Jeopardy and won $42,600.” “Who is Kailyn LaPorte?”  Well, that didn’t actually happen on ...

It’s a great month for the Irish as St. Patrick’s Day events flood the calendar

St. Patrick’s Day celebrates all things Irish, but the fun is for everyone—no matter their ethnic heritage. Downtown Atlanta again will be hosting a parade and celebration second in the state only to the grand event held—for the 187th time—in...

DeKalb officials ponder EMS privatization

If DeKalb leaders privatize the county’s emergency medical services, the residents will regret that decision, according to a county paramedic. “Fire and rescue is a vital part of DeKalb County,” said Denise Porter, who works for the DeKalb Coun...

Brothers lead county’s police, fire departments

Eddie O’Brien, left, is the interim chief of the county’s fire and rescue department, while his brother, Bill, serves as chief of the police department. Photo by Andrew Cauthren
For the two brothers at the helm of DeKalb County’s police and fire departments, public service could be a genetic trait. Bill O’Brien was named chief of the DeKalb County Police Department last year and his brother Eddie O’Brien is interim chi...