Avondale Estates has published a draft copy of a proposed ordinance that would protect trees on residential property from being arbitrarily removed by a developer. According to the draft published on the city’s website, the ...
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Decatur Police have arrested an 18-year-old man after he allegedly stole a woman’s purse, then stole her vehicle. Police Lt. Jennifer Ross said that on Sunday, May 24 at 8:04 pm, police responded to a ...
By Hans Utz There are few topics that can ignite a debate as sharply as taxes. I suspect the reason for this is twofold: 1) No one enjoys paying taxes, and 2) The compromises necessary ...
Memorial Day is the unofficial start to summer, and that means more time outside … and more bugs. A new list says Atlanta is number one when it comes to the Top Mosquito Cities. Atlanta-based Orkin, ...
For years, the Decatur Square contained a small monument to Harold Byrd, a casualty of World War I and the namesake of the American Legion Post in Avondale Estates. Then one day, Chris Billingsley noticed ...
By Jonathan Phillips, contributor The Decatur Arts Festival is taking over downtown, featuring live musical acts, food, drink and as much art as you can stand. Well over 100 artists are participating in the festival ...
Three of the city of Decatur’s pools are opening today, May 23, and other pools around DeKalb are opening up this month, too. Ebster, Glenlake and McKoy Pools will all be open to the public ...
The annual Decatur Arts Festival returns this weekend and while some local business owners see sales pick up, the real economic boost comes from the marketing the festival provides, city officials say. Tonight’s ArtWalk kicks ...