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Columbia’s Dennis gets win No. 300

Columbia High School baseball coach Steve Dennis celebrated a DeKalb County coaching milestone April 26 as he notched his 300th career victory by beating McNair 14-1 in the season finale. The victory was against former Columbia player Jonathan Dunton...

Work in progress: Chamblee ace building on breakout season

It didn’t take long for Chamblee baseball coach Brian Ely to realize something was different this season. Patrick Gaulden, who had been used sparingly as a starter last year, beat Riverwood in the Bulldogs’ season opener. It was the first time in...

News update, May 7

Police found missing elderly man A Mattie’s Call has been canceled for a DeKalb County man with Alzheimer’s disease. Rufus Holcomb, who left his residence on foot at 8:30 p.m. May 5, has been found and is in good health, according to th...

Scottdale center serves community in need

Audra Wallace, director of development for the Scottdale Child Development and Family Resource Center, said only 70 percent of residents in the center’s service area have a high school diploma. Scottdale is an unicorporated area located between the...

Major’s complaint leads to rotation of top DeKalb Police brass

A hostile work environment complaint by a DeKalb Police major triggered the department to proceed with a planned rotation of top brass. Chief William O’Brien signed a personnel order on April 20 that called for the four assistant police chiefs to r...

News update, May 4, Part 2

Decatur man sentenced for mail theft Decatur resident Shawn Edwards, 39, and two others were sentenced on charges stemming from a scheme to steal shipments of registered mail. Edwards was sentenced to three years’ probation for stealing r...

Soccer: Four DeKalb teams get first-round wins

The Tucker, Lakeside and Marist boys teams, and the Marist girls won first-round games May 1-3 in the state high school soccer playoffs.  The St. Pius boys and girls open the state playoffs tonight, May 4. Tucker defeated South Paulding 5-1, La...

News update, May 4

Charges brought in FAMU hazing incident The Florida State Attorney’s Office has charged 13 individuals in the hazing death of DeKalb-native Robert Champion. Champion died last year as from what officials termed a homicide that was “the result of ...

Dahlonega—there’s gold, history and wine in them thar hills

The Dahlonega historic square features many shops and restaurants in addition to the centerpiece, The Dahlonega Courthouse Gold Museum, far right. Photo by Travis Hudgons
Summer is almost here. Those looking for adventure, history and local flavor should plan a weekend getaway to Dahlonega. Located approximately 60 miles north of Atlanta, Dahlonega is a mountain town rich in history and charm. There’s still gold to ...

Officials searching for missing middle school student

The DeKalb School System Department of Public Safety is advising residents to be on the lookout for Mariam Atiku, 14, who was last seen at Druid Hills Middle School May 1. School safety officials said Atiku left a note and made contact with her ...