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Proposed Walmart needs county parking variance

The developer of Suburban Plaza in unincorporated Decatur is seeking to county permission to construct fewer parking spaces than required for a redeveloped shopping center that would include a proposed Walmart. Photo by Andrew Cauthen
Current plans for a revitalized Suburban Plaza, with Walmart as its anchor store, are dependent on approval from DeKalb County have fewer parking spaces than required. The 290,000-square-foot Suburban Plaza, located at the junction of North Decatur R...

Former Superior Court clerk receives $75,000 settlement

The case over who legitimately holds the position of the county’s clerk of Superior Court was settled quietly in October at a cost of $75,000 plus $10,000 in attorney fees. DeKalb County reached a settlement with former Superior Court Clerk Linda C...

DeKalb BOE amends Atkinson’s contract; system maintains accreditation

  The DeKalb County Board of Education unanimously approved the first amendment to Superintendent Cheryl Atkinson’s employment contract at a special called meeting on Nov. 30. Atkinson requested the board amend her contract so she would stop recei...

Tucker one win away from second state football championship

Tucker football coach Franklin Stephens appreciates the irony. A fumble last season in the final minutes of a Class AAAA semifinal kept Tucker out of the championship game. This year the ball bounced Tucker’s way and a fumble by Northside Warner Ro...