Author: Dan Whisenhunt
DeKalb County, GA — The DeKalb County School Board will meet on Monday, June 12 and consider awarding contracts for roof replacements at some local schools. The board will also hold two millage rate hearings. The ...
DeKalb County, GA — A new contractor began providing healthcare to DeKalb Jail inmates on June 1, replacing the contractor that was in charge in 2022 when the DeKalb County Jail had the most inmate deaths ...
Atlanta, GA — A DeKalb County Grand Jury has indicted a man accused of beating a dog to death back in March. Police allege that Mekhi Jackson, 21, is the man seen on a video kicking, ...
This story has been updated. DeKalb County, GA — As of June 1, there’s a new private contractor handling all medical services at the DeKalb County Jail. The new contractor, Armor Health of Miami, will handle ...
Decatur, GA — The chef of a downtown Decatur restaurant won a James Beard Award on June 5. Chef Terry Koval at The Deer and the Dove won Best Chef: Southeast, according to Eater.com. Koval opened ...
Greater Decatur, GA — Numerous police officers descended on a home on Brookdale Place on June 1 and discovered a chop shop operation. “In layman’s terms, a chop shop is a place where stolen vehicles are ...
Clarkston, GA — The Clarkston Police Department could be down to nine police officers out of an authorized force of 21 by the middle of July as officers leave the city to pursue better-paying jobs, Chief ...
This story has been updated. Decatur, GA — The city of Decatur has announced a new program to allow food carts within city limits. “Already renowned for its diverse mix of restaurants, the City of Decatur ...
DeKalb County, GA — The DeKalb County School Board on May 31 found that Dr. Joyce Morley violated the district’s ethics code during the school board’s recent superintendent search. Morley did not attend the May 31 ...
DeKalb County, GA — A former attorney who stole money from clients has been sentenced to life in prison for stabbing his mother to death, the DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office announced. Richard Merritt, 49, was ...