A DeKalb County judge has sentenced Jasmine Lashae Lockett to life in prison plus 20 years for starting a fatal apartment fire. Lockett, 26, was convicted of arson, felony murder, five counts of aggravated assault and three ...
The City of Decatur and the Decatur School Board are planning a joint work session to discuss annexation of unincorporated areas of DeKalb County into the city. The work session will be held on June ...
Attorney Douglas Dillard shaved one hour off of a two-hour meeting on Wednesday night. Medlock Park residents saved him the trouble of answering questions about a proposed Residence Inn hotel for Scott Boulevard. A ...
People who drive by Your DeKalb Farmers Market on East Ponce de Leon first noticed a flurry of activity around the market in 2014 as the grocery store began the process of expanding. But after a ...
DeKalb County Commissioner Sharon Barnes Sutton has given her first public comment on a racially-charged mailer she sent before the May 24 primary. Sutton lost to Steve Bradshaw, but he did not earn enough votes ...
The Museum School in Avondale Estates has hit a notable milestone. The charter school celebrated its first class of eighth graders that will be moving on to high school. The school, which opened in 2010, ...
Chris Billingsley, a retired Decatur High School social studies teacher, has been active in organizing Memorial Day events in Decatur. There were events throughout the weekend to mark the occasion, including placing flags on graves in ...
By Mary Margaret Stewart, contributor Joe Bodine, a 2015 Decatur High School graduate, died unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, May 25. His sister, Lia Bodine, is a rising junior at Decatur High. A memorial service was held ...
The G & W Auto Repair Shop on East Ponce de Leon Avenue and North Decatur Road caught fire Saturday afternoon, May 28, according to DeKalb County Fire Rescue. Capt. Eric Jackson, spokesperson for the ...
By Jonathan Phillips, contributor Thousands of people came out to downtown Decatur to celebrate the arts during Memorial Day weekend. The 2016 Decatur Arts Festival showcased over 150 artists from around town, the state and ...