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Starting Saturday, most outdoor fires in Decatur, Avondale Estates and DeKalb County will be prohibited. Here's what's still allowed.
A total of 323 seniors from across Georgia have been recognized as 2021 Georgia Scholars, State Superintendent Richard Woods said.
A total of 323 seniors from across Georgia have been recognized as 2021 Georgia Scholars, State Superintendent Richard Woods said.
Anyone with certain outstanding misdemeanor warrants issued by a DeKalb County law enforcement agency can qualify. See the details here.
The John Lewis Commemorative Task Force will choose an artist soon for the memorial, which will be in Decatur Square.
The white powder was tested and deemed non-hazardous. The Cobb sheriff's office said it turned out to be powdered toothpaste.
Lisa Ohrmundt is a little too familiar with bees as roommates — she's had three large bee colonies removed from her home since 2017.
One person died and two others were injured in a collision on the East-West Connector at midnight Friday. Cobb police are investigating.
After extensive public input, the Brookhaven City Council approved plans for the Murphey Candler Park lake house and parking lot expansion.
Cobb Sheriff Craig Owens requested that the Georgia Bureau of Investigation conduct an investigation into the suicide.
Dozens of DeKalb jail inmates chose to get vaccinated against COVID-19, and requests are increasing daily, Sheriff Melody Maddox said.
Dig into the latest inspection scores for 18 restaurants and food-service operations in DeKalb County, including one rated "unacceptable."
Dig into the latest inspection scores for 41 Cobb County restaurants and food-service operations, three of which were rated "unacceptable."
Cobb Board of Commissioners Chair Lisa Cupid made the announcement at Tuesday's board meeting, but did not know why he chose to resign.
DeKalb County will give out some of the boxes of Girl Scout cookies at its monthly food distribution this weekend. The rest will be donated.
The dine-in boutique cinema is also looking to fill more than 70 new jobs before it opens in a month.
Increased capacity will be in effect at Truist Park on May 7, and at Mercedes-Benz for the Atlanta United match May 15.
A historic marker is now standing in Decatur Square commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr. and an injustice he faced in Decatur.
Eric Hall, 52, is facing six charges, including sex trafficking, pimping of a person under age 18, and drug and firearm possession charges.
The foundation will hold a drive-thru event Wednesday afternoon at Osborne High School for all Cobb Schools nurses.
