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Commissioner candidates present platforms

Commissioner Lee May and commissioner candidates Andre White and Ken Samuel face off during a political forum sponsored by the South DeKalb Business Association. The upcoming transportation tax referendum was a major topic of discussion during the forum. Photo by Andrew Cauthen
Economic development and the region’s upcoming transportation referendum kept popping up as DeKalb candidates faced off during a recent political forum. The forum, sponsored by the South DeKalb Business Association, gave candidates from various rac...

Cases involving former superintendent, school board, moving forward

A date has been set for the criminal trial of former DeKalb County Schools Superintendent Crawford Lewis, who is charged with violating the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, theft by taking by a government employee and bribery. In 2...

Lacrosse: Decatur’s best season ends in state semis

Decatur's Kurt Robinson, right, tries to maneuver past a Pope defender in the Bulldogs' 11-6 loss in the state lacrosse semifinals. A large crowd came out to see the Bulldogs, who finished their best season in program history at 14-6. Photo by Travis Hudgons
Several hundred fans nearly filled the home stands and a large group of students stood throughout the game. The public address announcer called out the names of several alumni in attendance. Decatur’s first appearance in the Class A-AAAA state lacr...

Family rescued from burning apartment

A family of eight was rescued from their burning apartment May 22 by DeKalb County firefighters at Kensington Manor apartments near Decatur. Firefighters used an extension ladder to rescue five children and three adults from the balcony of their...

News update, May 23

County partners with nonprofits to help with foreclosures DeKalb County has approved contracts with two non-profit organizations that specialize in providing affordable housing for low- to moderate-income families, according to CEO Burrell Ellis...