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Teens find first summer jobs rewarding

by Freedom Murphy For many teens, summer is a time to be with friends, go on vacation, or just kick back. However, for some young people it’s all about getting a job. With summer now winding down, each teen fortunate enough to have found work for t...

UPDATE: Missing Dunwoody teenager returns home

The Dunwoody teenager who was reported missing on July 22 has returned to her home, Dunwoody Police spokesman Sgt. Mike Carlson said on July 26. Catherine "Cathy" Hoyos, 15, was reported missing after she was dropped off at Peachtree Middle School fo...

Some statewide races have clear victors, other go down to wire

DeKalb results in statewide races largely mirrored statewide results. In the U.S. Senate race, at press time it appeared that Michael Thurman will be the Democratic challenger to incumbent Johnny Isakson, who had no Republican challengers. In the gov...

DeKalb voters have extended hours for early voting

Voters take advantage of early voting at the county’s Memorial Drive facility. Photo by Robert Naddra
The primary election is not until July 20, but voters can cast their ballots all this week—through July 16. DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections is holding advance voting with extended hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the main office, 4380 Memoria...

Four ways to celebrate the Fourth

Decatur Pied Piper Parade. Photo by John Hewitt
On Sunday, July 4, America celebrates its 234th birthday and festivities all across the country will mark the occasion. Here in DeKalb County communities are finding their own ways to celebrate. Here are some of the events at which DeKalb folk...

Athletic scholarships top $10.5 million

by Mark Brock   Athletic scholarship offers continue to rise for DeKalb County Schools athletes as 220 seniors in the 2010 class received either full or partial scholarships to aid them in continuing their academic and athletic careers. The scholars...

PHOTO GALLERY: DECATUR ARTS FESTIVAL

There were music—including blues, funk and gypsy jazz on the bandstand—more than 140 artists from around the nation selling paintings, jewelry and more; dancers; storytellers and comedians at the 22nd annual Decatur Arts Festival Memorial Day wee...

Police make arrest in Briarcliff Road rapes

A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a series of rapes along Briarcliff Road in the Druid Hills area, according to DeKalb County Police spokesman Jason Gagnon. Jordan Anthony Gibson has been charged with two counts of rape after his...

MARTA to stop accepting tokens after September

MARTA is encouraging customers to use tokens in their possession before the Authority stops accepting them after Sept. 30.  MARTA will only be accepting the most recent version of the token. Until the deadline, tokens may be used in the Breeze Vendi...

County officials respond to former chief’s charges

A decision on a lawsuit filed by former DeKalb County Police Chief Terrell Bolton against the county is pending after the case was heard May 10 in Superior Court. Meanwhile, Bolton filed a police report May 10 with the Decatur Police Department alleg...