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The city of Decatur launched a new retail incubator program, which allows online-only businesses to test their concepts in a physical store.
A county vaccine event, which featured NBA stars Dikembe Mutombo & Dominique Wilkins, had to be closed off early due to high turnout.
Council approved some townhome projects, but not others; a new restaurant/coffee roastery; and traffic calming measures on some city roads.
The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art's Martinis and Music Night event features pop rock music, an art exhibit, a cash bar and hors d'oeuvres.
This week, school board members approved E-SPLOST projects, a $2 billion budget and a grant for human trafficking awareness curriculum.
District officials said they've spent more than 1,000 hours and $75,000 preparing evidence for the special review, slated Aug. 15-18.
DeKalb Police Chief Mirtha Ramos was in the running to be the police chief in Austin, Texas, but withdrew her name from consideration.
A school resource officer fired his gun at two men who were speeding a car toward him at Lithonia High School, GBI investigators said.
Marietta City Schools board members approved up to $55,000 for ramping up its COVID-19 contact tracing efforts at this week's work session.
Marietta police arrested a suspect in connection with the killing of Quinton Mosley, who was found shot outside a Motel 6 on Thursday.
Grabbing a bite to eat this weekend? Here's a list of food scores for 55 DeKalb eateries inspected in the last week.
Grabbing lunch with friends this weekend? Dig into the latest inspection scores for the 54 Cobb County eateries inspected since Aug. 5.
Federal documents obtained by PETA reveal that CDC personnel starved, steamed and suffocated nearly 400 animals in the last three years.
The DeKalb and Fulton shelters are taking in up to 50 animals daily, and looming evictions threaten to bring an unprecedented surge of pets.
Three elementary schools and one middle school in Smyrna have been honored by the National PTA for excellence.
Despite unprecedented challenges due to the pandemic, 2,900 restaurants nationwide were recognized on this year’s list.
Despite unprecedented challenges due to the pandemic, 2,900 restaurants nationwide were recognized on this year’s list.
Despite unprecedented challenges due to the pandemic, 2,900 restaurants nationwide were recognized on this year’s list.
Two townhome developments brought up during a recent Marietta City Council work session could be approved Wednesday.
The county's comprehensive plan — developed by residents — is the blueprint for future development over the next 20 years.
