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UPDATE: Death of man at MARTA Station ruled suicide

The death of a man killed by a MARTA train April 14 at the Kensington Station has been deemed a suicide, according to MARTA spokesman Lyle Harris. William Adams, 53, of Covington Highway in Decatur, was killed when he was hit by the MARTA train ...

Decatur public housing gets upgrade

The first of three phases of construction was completed last month. Photos provided
Everlener Ferrell’s old public housing apartment in Decatur was very small. “When you stepped through the front door, you were halfway through the living room,” said Ferrell, who lives in the Decatur Housing Authority’s Allen Wilson Terrace. ...

House passes bill to reduce DeKalb School Board

After a lengthy debate on the House floor, the Georgia General Assembly passed a bill on April 11 that reduces the size of the DeKalb County School Board from nine to seven members. SB 79, which passed the House with a 109-62 vote, was originally pro...

Much to like in Fiesta’s return to the American market

2011 Ford Fiesta. Photo by Travis Hudgons
The 2011 Ford Fiesta is a likeable compact – likeable for its gas mileage, spunkiness and some nice design features. The five-door hatchback comes with a 1.6-liter engine and promises 28 miles per gallon in the city and 37 mpg on the highway. The f...