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Local Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority chapters to host presidential debate viewing, forum

The DeKalb County and Stone Mountain-Lithonia chapters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., will host a live viewing of the second presidential debate of 2012 between President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney. The event will take plac...

DeKalb commissioner introduces the Exchange Park Intergenerational STEM Center

DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson will celebrate the opening of the new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Center in Decatur Oct. 11, from 10-11:15 a.m. The STEM Center features three online components, eight Microsoft pro...

County mourns death of Callanwolde director Samuel Goldman

A memorial service is being held at Thursday, Sept. 13, at 10 a.m. at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center in memory of Samuel Goldman, the center’s longtime executive director, who died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, Sept. 10. The service is open to ...

Still plenty outdoor events left to enjoy

Yellow Daisy Festival
Before you get depressed that Labor Day marked the end of summer fun, take heart. There’s still plenty to enjoy as summer slips away and fall makes its debut. And the best part is that one doesn’t have to go far. We’ve rounded up a list of “m...

It takes a children’s village to complete a book festival

Terra McVoy, the book festival’s director of programming, at Little Shop of Stories in Decatur shows some of the children’s books featured at this year’s AJC Decatur Book Festival.
From its inception in 2006, the AJC Decatur Book Festival set out to be a festival for everyone, including the very youngest readers. In fact, each festival includes books, authors, activities and a special area designated for young book lovers. “W...

Hurray for red, white and blue as DeKalb celebrates the nation’s birthday

  A lthough the Fourth of July comes mid-week this year, the festivities will be in full swing in and around DeKalb County as America celebrates its 236th birthday. Here are some of the events marking Independence Day here in DeKalb this year.  Av...

News update, June 28

Police catch patio thief The Dunwoody Police Department arrested Darryl Bernard Dillard, 51, of Dunwoody, and charged him with stealing patio furniture from 2486 Mount Vernon Road June 22. Police said Dillard took four sets of patio furniture from th...

News update, June 8

Woman dies in Decatur house fire Responding to a fire in the early hours of June 8, DeKalb County Fire Rescue found an elderly woman unconscious and unresponsive inside the house on Terratim Place in Decatur. The woman was transported to Grady Memo...

News update, June 7

Suspicious person alert The DeKalb County Police Department has issued an alert for a suspicious person after a 5-year-old girl said a stranger attempted to entice her. Police said June 5, at approximately 4 p.m., a child was walking near her home by...

News update, May 24

Missing Dunwoody man located Andrew Lichtenstadter, 21, was located May 22 by Atlanta Police near Hartsfield Jackson Airport. He was later transported to Grady Memorial Hospital in good condition and is now with his family. Dunwoody Police said Licht...

News update, May 17

Drive-in shooter caught Quentric Williams, 32, was arrested in Gwinnett May 16 and charged with allegedly murdering Mitt Lenix at the Starlight Drive-In May 15. Williams was arrested at the Sun Suites on Club Drive at approximately 5:40 p.m. Police s...

News Update, April 19

DCSD celebrates music scholarship signing day The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) will recognize 150 senior high school band and orchestra students for their musical and academic accomplishments at the second annual Senior Music Scholarship Sign...

Hunts for eggs and holy services mark a special season

Hundreds of children donned paper Easter bunny ears and hunted for goodies during Decatur’s annual Easter egg hunt, held for the first time on the lawn of Decatur First Baptist Church. The Decatur Fire Department collected non-perishable food and household items for two charities during the event, which was hosted by the Decatur Business Association. Photo by Marcia Lampe
Trees are in blossom and flowers blanket the hills and roadsides. Spring is here and that means the Easter/Passover season can’t be far behind. This year, as they often do, Easter and Passover coincide. Passover, an eight-day celebration, starts th...

Service and celebration mark local MLK Day events

Some of the events marking the 29th celebration of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration are pure celebration marked by parades and performances. Most pick up the suggestion made by King’s widow, Coretta Scott King, that the day be devoted to ...

Holiday spirit abounds in DeKalb County

Looking to get into the holiday spirit? One doesn’t have to look far. Theaters, churches, entertainment complexes, synagogues and arts centers have organized a wide range of holiday activities designed to delight, entertain, celebrate and/or reflec...

Food, music lineup growing for international festival

A local rising star in country music will perform at the DeKalb County International Food and Music Festival on Nov. 12. Singer-songwriter Erica Nicole, who grew up in DeKalb but now lives in Los Angeles, will be among the diverse entertainment at th...

Around DeKalb

Callanwolde to hold Costume Tango Night   Callanwolde Fine Arts Center is offering an opportunity to learn about the rhythm and movement of authentic Argentine tango Friday, Oct. 28, at 8 p.m. Dancers of all skill levels are welcome and no partner i...

Decatur Book Festival gets ready for big weekend

With nearly 500 authors, interactive activities and the Atlanta Opera performing the Brer Rabbit story, the Sixth Annual AJC Decatur Book Festival has something for everyone, according to festival founder Daren Wang. “Actually, there are closer to ...

Strike up the band, light the fireworks

The rockets’ red glare and fireworks bursting in air will proclaim America’s 235th birthday all across the country. And the Atlanta area, including DeKalb County, will have its share of celebrations, including parades, picnics and fireworks. Here...