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Chuy’s restaurant offers fresh Tex-Mex in a playful setting

An open car trunk of chips and sauces is one of the fun touches at Chuy’s.
  Chuy’s Mexican restaurant prides itself on its whimsical atmosphere—tiles that don’t match, bright uncoordinated colors, hubcaps hanging from the ceiling and a black velvet Elvis portrait that’s the centerpiece for the Elvis “shrine.” ...

Many see bank as major step in Belvedere’s renewal

Surrounded by community leaders and local residents, Roberta White, who heads the new branch office, and DeKalb Commissioner Larry Johnson hold mock scissors in preparation for the March 1 ribbon cutting.
Many attending the ribbon cutting ceremony March 1 at the new Sun Trust Bank at Memorial and Columbia drives saw the business opening as yet another indication that the once-depressed Belvedere community is on the road to again being an economically ...

Decatur remodeler recognized for creative approach to older homes

Renewal Design-Build in Decatur specializes in solving “renovation puzzles,” particularly in older homes such as the Craftsman bungalows and classic ranches that are prevalent in the heart of Decatur. Projects last year in Decatur’s Winnona Par...

Opponents of Walmart at Suburban Plaza declare ‘war’

Hundreds of DeKalb residents gather to counter a proposed Walmart in Suburban Plaza in Decatur. Residents cite increased traffic, low wages and alleged sweatshop conditions as reasons they want the giant retailer out of their community. Photo by Andrew Cauthen
  After months of neighborhood meetings, rallies, fundraising and petition-signing, residents who oppose the proposed Suburban Plaza Walmart in Decatur have sent a message to the retail giant. “This is a war,” said attorney Donald Stack, of Stac...

Community mourns loss of banker James Young

Funeral services for James E. Young, president and CEO of Citizens Trust Bank since 1998, are being planned for Saturday, March 3. Young, a resident of Stone Mountain, died after a brief battle with cancer. “Attributing much of his success to consi...

Candler Road/Flat Shoals businesses unite against crime

Adra Tippett, owner of Cake Café Atlanta on Candler Road, said her business has been burglarized four times during the three years her business has been open. Items stolen include cell phones, two televisions, security monitors, an edible-image prin...

Old and new come together to make Tucker’s business district a model

More than 90 years ago brothers Kelley and Reid Cofer opened a business in what was then considered the village of Tucker. Cofer Brothers Building Supply, the current version of that business—still run by the Cofer family—is one of many venerable...

Decatur home show only one in Southeast focused on older homes

The charm and character of an older house can sometimes be offset by the frustration of finding the right company or information when it’s time to maintain or update such homes. That was the thought behind Decatur’s annual Old House Fair—now in...

Avondale Estates ‘chapel’ provides a fancy setting for modest weddings

Last Valentine’s Day John Howard was busy preparing for weddings—six of them. His business, A Perfect Wedding Chapel in Avondale Estates, provides a setting for quick, simple events—weddings especially—with photographs and videography that m...

Stone Mountain barbershop quartets bring music and fun to Valentine’s Day

Jaynette Atkinson is surprised by a quartet made up of, from left, Mark Hyde, Bill Banks, Earl Volpert and Mike Walsh. Photo provided
Romantics who would like to serenade their sweethearts for Valentine’s Day don’t need a balcony, a guitar or even a singing voice. For $50, Stone Mountain Barbershop Chorus will send a quartet to sing two love songs and present a personalized Val...

More than a market—Sevananda Natural Foods seeks to be a community resource

More than 38 years ago “a small group of like-minded folks” got together to assure nutritious and economical food was available in their east Atlanta community. First established in a storefront near Emory, what became Sevananda Natural Foods Mar...

Protestors seek to stop proposed Decatur Walmart

Opponents of a proposed Walmart at Suburban Plaza in Decatur say traffic will be overwhelming if the discount store is built. Good Growth DeKalb, a group of residents opposing Walmart, is planning two more demonstrations. Photo by Andrew Cauthen
Many honked their horns in support of protestors rallying against a proposed Walmart in Decatur’s Suburban Plaza on Jan. 27. “We’re raising awareness and we certainly hope Walmart will decide it’s not worth it,” said Lance Netland, who live...

Assisted living home director helps residents live rich, full lives

Yonnie Stevens, who recently was named director of Plantation South of Dunwoody, an assisted living and memory care home, said she has a heart for older people that began with visits with her grandfather when she was growing up. “He was nearly 100 ...

Business concept combines passion for history with principles of leadership

Decatur-based entrepreneur Matt Spaulding is combining two of his passions into a creative approach for business development. Spaulding, president of Spaulding Communications, a strategic communications consulting firm in Decatur, is also a regional ...

Decatur restaurant reopens to bigger crowds than expected

Melton’s App & Tap, North Decatur Road has seen a large crowds since it reopened Dec. 30. Photo by Daniel Beauregard
After being closed for eight weeks, Melton’s App & Tap reopened on Dec. 30, and owner Aaron Melton said he and his staff have had trouble keeping up with the number of patrons coming in. “We’ve reopened with almost our entire old staff,” ...

Rosenfeld Jewelry sparkles among Tucker businesses

Bill Rosenfeld shows areas of his shop for designing, making and repairing jewelry. Pearls, gems, watches and other fine pieces are featured in the showroom on Lavista Road. Photos by Kathy Mitchell
Bill Rosenfeld attributes the success of his business, Rosenfeld Jewelry, in part to relationships he has built in the community. “People know us, they trust us and they refer their friends to us. It’s a slow way to build a business, but a good ...

European-style pastries come to Stone Mountain Village

Saba Rewald says the bakery’s cookies are popular with customers. Photo by Kathy Mitchell
As downtown Stone Mountain continues to revitalize as an arts community, those who come to visit the galleries and other attractions have a new place to grab a bite to eat. Kalonji Bakery, which opened recently around the corner from ART Station, is ...

Steelmart announces move to DeKalb County

Steelmart, a full-service steel center, recently announced the opening of a 60,000-square-foot facility in DeKalb County. The new location, a foreclosed on property on Lawrenceville Highway, will more than quadruple the company’s current space and ...

Asian fusion restaurant brings sushi and more to Decatur

County officials and others join Sam Kok, center left with scissors, at the official opening of the new Decatur restaurant that he owns with two family members. Photo by Kathy Mitchell
Downtown Decatur is rapidly gaining a reputation for the quality and variety of its restaurants. Among the newest additions is an Asian fusion restaurant in Commerce Square called Green Ginger. The cuisine in this family-owned restaurant is influence...

First-ever mixed use development in south DeKalb breaks ground

Panola Slope, located off Covington Highway, will be the first mixed-use development ever built in south DeKalb. Photo by Daniel Beauregard
A new mixed-use development in south DeKalb hopes to be a catalyst in revitalizing an area off Covington Highway that city officials say has been long in need of increased services. Panola Slope, a development consisting of 22 brownstones and 15 reta...

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