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DeKalb High School Sports Highlights

Two of the state's top players, Tony Parker of Miller Grove, left photo, and William Goodwin of Southwest DeKalb each made their presence known with a slam dunk in the Wolverines' 59-53 win on Feb. 3. Photos by Travis Hudgons
BOYS BASKETBALL   Miller Grove: Tony Parker had 20 points and 20 rebounds in a 59-53 win over Southwest DeKalb on Feb. 3 as the Wolverines (13-6, 12-1 Region 6-AAAA, Division B) maintain a one-game lead over the Panthers in the sub-region. Justin Co...

As deadline approaches, reapportionment committees continue to seek input

DeKalb County Commissioners Larry Johnson, at microphone, and Jeff Rader, holding map, show a map with proposed districting changes that have been discussed at several town hall meetings.
There were maps labeled “DeKalb Proposed Commission Districts” available on a table in the back of the Maloof Auditorium before a DeKalb County Commission and school board reapportionment public hearing the evening of Jan. 31. During the meeting...

Audit: Some DeKalb Schools salaries inflated

A recent central office audit found, when compared to similar systems, the DeKalb County School System has some positions paying “substantially” above market and called for a unified salary schedule for all employees. The audit was the first par...

DA, solicitor warn commissioners about effect of possible budget cuts

DeKalb District Attorney Robert James told county commissioners on Feb. 2 that his proposed 2012 budget is “unacceptable.” “Frankly, I’m struggling to understand why it looks the way it looks,” James said. “It’s completely unacceptable ...

News update, Feb. 9

Mobile career center launches today DeKalb’s County’s first mobile career center, known as the “jobs bus,” will be stationed at various locations throughout the county. The unit will support the ONE DeKalb Works initiative by providing w...

News update, Feb. 8

Community meeting in Lithonia on Feb. 9 to discuss proposed compost facility The proposed building of an environmental composting facility is the topic of a community meeting Feb. 9, 5:30 p.m., at Rock Chapel Elementary School in Lithonia. ...

Wrestling: Marist wins Area 6-AAAA meet, qualifies 11 for state with McNair

Marist won its second consecutive Area 6-AAAA wrestling championship on Feb. 4 and qualified 11 wrestlers for the upcoming Class AAAA sectional tournament. The War Eagles were the only team in DeKalb County to win an area title. McNair placed second ...

Bishop Long apologizes after being wrapped in Torah

Bishop Eddie Long, of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, is wrapped in a Torah during a service at his church on Jan. 31. The ceremony was performed by Rabbi Ralph Messer of Colorado who declared Long a king. Source: Youtube
After being wrapped in a Torah and declared a king, Bishop Eddie Long of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia, apologized for the ceremony that many Jewish leaders found offensive. A Youtube video of the Jan. 31 event shows Long being wrap...

Brookhaven supporters push for vote on cityhood

It was neighbor against neighbor on Jan. 31 when DeKalb residents voiced their views to state lawmakers about a proposed city of Brookhaven. “There’s no reason whatsoever that we shouldn’t be able to do what Dunwoody has done,” said Rep. Mike...

Seniors concerned that Scottdale center may close

Seniors who attend the Scottdale Senior Center are concerned about the effect of a proposed $24,000 cut in the center’s 2012 budget. The seniors, who attend the center three days a week, say that without the center, they would be stuck at home. Photo by Andrew Cauthen
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 68-year-old Betty Swinson goes to the Scottdale Senior Center. If she didn’t, Swinson would be “sitting in the house looking at the four walls.” “It’s my outlet,” said Swinson, who has been a member ...