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DeKalb County public officials indicted for extortion, bribery

Fidelis Ogbu, 59, and Neacacha Joyner, 40, both of DeKalb County, were indicted March 6 on federal charges of extortion and bribery.  They are expected to be arraigned before United States Magistrate Judge Gerrilyn G. Brill later this week.  U...

Basketball: Schedule for state semifinals

CLASS AAAA SEMIFINALSThe Arena at Gwinnett CenterWednesday, March 7GIRLSSW DeKalb (20-11) vs. Jonesboro (25-5), 4 p.m.Miller Grove (23-4) vs. Alcovy (27-4), 7 p.m.BOYSSW DeKalb (21-9) vs. North Clayton (20-10), 5:30 p.m.Miller Grove (22-9) vs. Jonesb...

Decatur remodeler recognized for creative approach to older homes

Renewal Design-Build in Decatur specializes in solving “renovation puzzles,” particularly in older homes such as the Craftsman bungalows and classic ranches that are prevalent in the heart of Decatur. Projects last year in Decatur’s Winnona Par...

Obesity clinic enables teen to change his life

A Strong4Life patient and her mother are counseled by an exercise specialist at the Health4Life clinic at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Strong4Life is an effort to fight childhood obesity in Georgia. Photo provided
Reflecting, Gayla Grubbs recalled that her 15-year-old son, Sam, had a weight problem since he was in the third grade. “He gained weight gradually, and I didn’t realize until it was full blown,” she said. But the realization about Sam’s weigh...

News update, March 6

Presidential preference primary, special election today The presidential preference primary is today, and for DeKalb County residents, the question of Sunday alcohol sales is on the ballot. There also is an election for a seat on the Doraville C...

Neuman trial in recess until March 8

The trial of Hemy Neuman, accused of the November 2010 killing of Russell Sneiderman, is on a two-day recess. Neuman, who was a supervisor at GE Energy in Marietta, is pleading not guilty by reason of insanity. He is accused of shooting the 36-y...