This story has been updated. By Dyana Bagby, contributor Voters rejected a proposal make LaVista Hills a city on Tuesday in a photo finish with just less than 200 votes deciding the race. But the proposed ...
This story has been updated. By Mariann Martin, contributor A $75 million GO bond referendum to fund school construction and renovation projects for Decatur schools easily passed in Tuesday’s election. Voters also re-elected incumbent city ...
By Carey O’Neil, contributor Incumbent commissioner John Quinn was unseated after one term by two challengers in Avondale Estates’ Tuesday election. Brian Fisher, a senior vice president at ServisFirst Bank, and Adela Yelton, an independent business ...
The polls in the Nov. 3 elections closed at 7 p.m. Today voters decided: – Whether to create a new city of Tucker and LaVista Hills Tucker is cruising to victory, but LaVista Hills was defeated ...
A mailer related to the LaVista Hills cityhood vote offers a new reason for incorporating: protecting the proposed new city from being annexed by Atlanta. The mailer features a picture of Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed ...
The city of Avondale Estates has recruited 10 residents to serve on committees to improve education and explore creating new green space in the city. Avondale recently accepted applications for the ad hoc green space ...
There’s been a casting change at the Decatur Book Festival. Philip Rafshoon is leaving his role as program director, a post he’s held for three years. He is being replaced by Julie Wilson, who previously served ...
This story has been updated. Several people voting on the issue of a new city of LaVista Hills have been turned away at some DeKalb County precincts this morning. The issue appears to be related ...
Voters will head to the polls today to decide important municipal races for city commission in Decatur and Avondale Estates. There will also be referendums on a $75 million bond for school construction in Decatur, ...
Avondale Estates City Commissioners will have a special called meeting and work session on Wednesday, Nov. 4, to discuss several issues, including an annexation feasibility study. The special called work session begins at 5:30 p.m. ...