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News update, Jan. 26

Fired DeKalb County police officer faces theft charges   DeKalb County police officer Ghayth Abdul-Mughnee, 30, was arrested Jan. 25 and fired for allegedly stealing from suspects, according to police. Officials said an investigation beg...

County titles up for grabs in swimming, wrestling

County bragging rights in swimming and wrestling will be at stake Jan. 27-28 as the county championship in both sports will be determined. Defending champion Southwest DeKalb will be led by heavyweight Gabe Echols in the 2012 DeKalb County Wrestling ...

DeKalb High School Sports Highlights

BOYS BASKETBALL   Chamblee: The Bulldogs upset Miller Grove 56-54 on Jan. 20 and beat Lithonia 58-48 on Jan. 17. The Bulldogs who never trailed against Miller Grove, led 18-5 in the first quarter and by 10 points heading into the fourth quarter. Jad...

Officials see significant decrease in DeKalb unemployment rate

DeKalb County’s unemployment rate and unemployment insurance claims decreased in 2011, according to the most current Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) statistics. The county’s unemployment rate dropped to 9.5 percent in November 2011, down from ...

DA: Senior exploitation rises with aging population increase

An 81-year-old DeKalb County woman was allegedly defrauded of approximately $25,000 beginning in February 2010 and her ex-son-in-law faced a judge for the crime on Jan. 19. Chester Wright, 57, of Tucker, is charged with identity fraud and exploitatio...