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Food, music lineup growing for international festival

A local rising star in country music will perform at the DeKalb County International Food and Music Festival on Nov. 12. Singer-songwriter Erica Nicole, who grew up in DeKalb but now lives in Los Angeles, will be among the diverse entertainment at th...

Twice-wounded WWII vet says military was ‘fun’

Doraville resident Charles Commins received several awards for his service in the U.S. Army during World War II. Just this year, he received the French Legion of Honor Award, France’s highest decoration. Photo by Andrew Cauthen
Shortly after graduating from high school in 1943, Atlanta native Charles E. Commins received a letter from the U.S. Army. It said: “Welcome. Report for duty,” said Commins, who has lived in DeKalb County since 1941 and in his current Doraville h...