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Trial starts for karate teacher accused of rape

The trial of a Lithonia martial arts instructor accused of raping one of his students began Oct. 18. Adrian Spellen, 29, was indicted on two counts of rape and one count of child molestation for allegedly raping a 9-year-old girl. Spellen, the owner ...

North central DeKalb residents considering creating own city

Some residents who live off North Druid Hills Road are considering creating their own city in the north central DeKalb area.
Three months after residents in the Brookhaven area voted to create their own city, some residents in north central DeKalb are wondering whether they should go the same route. Residents in the Druid Hills, Sagamore Hills and North Briarcliff communit...

Long-running DeKalb Symphony begins another season

Since 1964 the DeKalb Symphony Orchestra (DSO) has been performing concerts with both contemporary and symphonic repertoire and the majority of its 85 musicians don’t get paid a dime—they volunteer. “We’re just continuing our wonderful journe...

Dallas Rivers leads Tucker running backs in total yards and touchdowns

Dallas Rivers (25) takes a hard hit and still scores a touchdown. Photo by Travis Hudgons
The Tucker football program is known for producing great running backs and this year is no different. The Tigers have five players with more than 150 yards each on the season, including quarterback Jawann Williams. Running backs Dallas Rivers and Yus...

Third Chamblee armed robbery suspect in custody

A third suspect in the armed robbery of a Chamblee cellphone store was arrested by law enforcement officials Oct. 17. According a media release by the Chamblee Police Department, three men burglarized the Wireless World cellphone store, located at 44...