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Memorial Day weekend —A time for remembrance and merriment

For 144 years America has paused on a day in May to honor those who gave their lives in service to their country.  In 1971, Congress fixed Memorial Day as the last Monday in May, creating a three-day weekend for most working Americans. Many use the ...

Pastor loses TV broadcast for supporting same- sex marriage

Dr. Kenneth Samuel, pastor of Victory for the World Church in Stone Mountain, stated from the pulpit that he supported President Barack Obama’s comments regarding same sex-marriage. Recently, Obama said he thinks same-sex couples should be allowed to get married. Samuels’ support of those comments cost his congregation its weekly TV broadcast. File Photo
Earlier this month President Barack Obama publicly stated his support for same-sex marriage and now a local pastor’s support of those comments has cost his congregation its weekly television broadcast. Kenneth Samuel, pastor of Victory for the Worl...

Authenticity of animal shelter video questioned

A temporary air conditioning system pipes cool air into DeKalb County’s animal shelter as county officials consider moving the shelter to a larger, modernized facility. Photo by Andrew Cauthen
A video about DeKalb County’s animal shelter is not sitting well with some animal advocates seeking to improve conditions at the shelter. The video, shown during a meeting between CEO Burrell Ellis and animal advocates, portrays the shelter in a be...

Gates scholarship awarded to 14 DeKalb students

Thuy Hang Tran, who graduated from Cross Keys High School, is originally from a small Vietnamese village and moved to metro Atlanta when she was in third grade. Tran said when she enrolled in school she barely spoke English. “I came from the countr...

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...

Superintendent proposes changes to combat deficit

Superintendent Cheryl Atkinson and DeKalb County School District staff have proposed several measures to close a projected $73 million budget gap. In addition to declining property values, the deficit is due to an increase in health care costs and in...