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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...

Police searching for suspect in attempted child abductions

The DeKalb County Police Department is searching for a suspect in two attempted child abductions near Stonebridge Apartments on North Hairston Road. In both instances the female children were able to fight off their attacker after being grabbed ...

Federal government closes failed Doraville bank

Federal government closes failed Doraville bank Global Commerce Bank in Doraville was shut down on March 2 by federal regulators. The bank, which had $143.7 million in assets and $116.8 million in deposits, was closed by the Federal Deposit...

Funeral services set for former county commissioner

A memorial service has been scheduled for former county commissioner Kenneth Davis, who passed away on March 1 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Davis, 68, of Stone Mountain, was the owner of Davis Planning. He also was a DeKalb Co...

News update, March 5

Public hearing on cell phone towers set for today Residents opposed to cell phone towers on school property have a chance to voice their opinion to state legislators today. House Bill No. 1197, which would prevent the placement of cell phon...

Two homicide suspects arrested in unrelated cases

DeKalb Sheriff’s fugitive squad arrested two suspects on Feb. 29 for homicide. According to a news release, squad members arrested Darnell Adams, 28, for the Jan. 24 murder of Monty Lowe. Adams is accused of shooting Lowe seven times at Lowe’s We...

Bonding in offseason and on court pays off for M.L. King

M.L. King boys’ basketball coach Eddie Johnson knew the timing would be right this season. The Lions had only one senior from last year’s team that went 16-9 but lost in the first round of the Region 2-AAAAA tournament to rival Stephenson. M.L. K...

Upcoming election for Doraville council seat, DeKalb Sunday sales referendum

The city of Doraville is holding a special election on March 6 to fill a District One city council seat vacated by Mayor Donna Pittman last year. Councilwoman Pam Fleming currently holds one of the two seats and vying for the other are Stuart Anderso...

Commissioners pass budget with reservations

DeKalb County’s 2012 budget is set at $559 million and does not require a tax increase, but commissioners on both sides of the 4-3 vote have problems with it. The final budget, passed on Feb. 28, restores some funds cut by DeKalb CEO Burrell Ellis ...

News update, March 2

County plans hydraulic control workshop DeKalb County, in conjunction with the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE), has conducted a feasibility study of Indian, Sugar, Intrenchment and Snapfinger creeks to formulate plans for hydraulic control measur...