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In the last several months, at least 10 places have announced closings, openings and plans for future openings across DeKalb County.
In the last few months, at least 19 businesses and restaurants have announced openings — or future plans to open — across Cobb County.
NCAA Division I college football games get underway this weekend, with Kennesaw State University’s opener approaching.
A 20-year-old Decatur man was arrested in Atlanta Saturday in connection with a July shooting in Lithonia, the DeKalb Sheriff's Office said.
Gov. Brian Kemp said the bill has the potential to bring 3,000 new jobs and $1.6 billion in investment to Lockheed Martin in Marietta.
Smithsonian Magazine’s 17th annual Museum Day will be held Sept. 18. The event gives free access for one day to museums across the country.
Smithsonian Magazine’s 17th annual Museum Day will be held Sept. 18. The event gives free access for one day to museums across the country.
The Marietta City Schools board member resigned Wednesday after moving outside of his district. He was not planning to run for reelection.
Dig into the the last week's worth of inspection scores for 52 DeKalb County restaurants and food-service operations.
Dig into the the last week's worth of inspection scores for 73 Cobb County restaurants and food-service operations, including schools.
Craig Godfrey of Cartersville, former band director at North Cobb Christian School, faces child molestation and sexual assault charges.
NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo and gospel singer Dottie Peoples will make appearances at DeKalb County's vaccination event Saturday.
After a partisan back-and-forth argument, the board voted 4-3 to hire Taylor English Duma LLP for help with the reapportionment process.
The Beacon Hill Black Alliance for Human Rights will host the city's first-ever Pan African Festival this weekend.
The annual list ranks 5,000 companies across the United States based on overall revenue growth.
The annual list ranks 5,000 companies across the United States based on overall revenue growth.
The annual list ranks 5,000 companies across the United States based on overall revenue growth.
Two plans were presented to the Smyrna Downtown Redesign Task Force on Monday, and residents can weigh in on those new ideas in September.
City Schools of Decatur school board members said they support the requirement, which is up for an official vote in September.
The survey, which closes Thursday, asks parents if their children would participate in optional COVID-19 testing if available in schools.
