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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 ...

Emory celebrates 175th anniversary by remembering history makers

Nearly 110 of Emory University’s 175 “History Makers” joined students, alumni, teachers and residents Dec. 7 at the Glenn Memorial Auditorium to celebrate the school’s 175th anniversary. The history makers were chosen by a committee that work...

Police departments tell residents how to stay safe for the holidays

This holiday season, police departments throughout the county are gearing up for an increase in crime and telling residents what they can do to stay safe, hold onto presents and make the most of their holidays. Lieutenant Antonio Catlan of the DeKalb...

DeKalb County Schools suspends band activity

DeKalb County School System spokesperson Walter Woods announced Dec. 14 that all marching band activities are suspended until further notice. Senior staff will conduct a full scale investigation of possible inappropriate activities among high school ...

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 ...

Cooler season is ideal time for girls’ getaway in Rehoboth Beach

Photo courtesy Delaware Tourism Office
by Gale Horton Gay   It doesn’t get much better than this. After a marathon afternoon of bargain shopping at Delaware’s trifecta of outlet centers in Rehoboth Beach, I am having the kinks worked out of my shoulders, back and neck by a masseuse ...

Officials and experts urge residents to coexist with urban coyotes

Some residents in DeKalb County have fallen prey to unwanted visitors who show up early in the morning and keep residents awake with their boisterous chatter. These bad-mannered visitors usually come out when there are few people around and, like it ...

Families and county officials celebrate National Adoption Day

Radio personality Wanda Smith said she adores her three sons, but for years felt a little disappointed that she had no daughter whose hair she could style and with whom she could shop for frilly clothes. Then Kennedy came into her life. One of the sp...

Dunwoody woman claims long-term affair with Herman Cain

WASHINGTON (AP) In an explosive allegation, a Dunwoody woman said Monday she and Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain had a 13-year extramarital affair that lasted nearly until the former businessman announced his candidacy for the White House...

Decatur’s Terrific Thursdays are back with 28 businesses participating

In a tradition that’s now more than a decade old, the city of Decatur is making a special effort to encourage area residents to keep their holiday shopping dollars in the community. Terrific Thursdays in November and December are designed to make s...