DeKalb CEO Burrell Ellis indicted by grand jury
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Union City Firefighters to “Fill the Boot” for Muscular Dystrophy Association
Union City Firefighters will once again stand in support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) “Fill the Boot” campaign. Firefighters will be collecting contributions at the Union City Wal-Ma...
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Camp Creek train wreck to be commemorated
On Saturday, the McDonough Main Street Program invites all to visit historic downtown McDonough for an entire day of fitness and fun. The day begins with a 5:45 to 6:45 a.m. on-site registration a...
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Traffic relief ahead for dangerous intersection
A very busy and often dangerous intersection in McDonough will soon be much safer. Henry County commissioners, the McDonough City Council and the county department of transportation broke ground re...
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Fulton school district recognized for black AP exam success
The Fulton County School System is one of six U.S. districts highlighted in a new report about success in boosting urban black students’ performance on Advanced Placement tests. The College Board’...
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Club Entrepreneur to open June 27
Club Entrepreneur, or Club E, an organization for aspiring startups and established business owners, will host a grand opening event June 27 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for its facility at 3707 Main St. ...
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DeKalb CEO Burrell Ellis indicted by grand jury
DeKalb County CEO Burrell Ellis has been indicted by a DeKalb grand jury. County District Attorney Robert James was to announce the indictment Tuesday. More information to come.
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Johns Creek council approves one subdivision rezoning, defers another
A rezoning request for a 12-unit single-family detached subdivision at Abbotts Bridge and Byers roads got the green light from Johns Creek councilmembers Monday, while a rezoning case for a four-un...
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Johns Creek council launches investigation into Mayor Mike Bodker
Updated June 18 at 6:20 p.m.: Johns Creek City Councilman Randall Johnson sent a prepared explanation Tuesday afternoon of the city council's decision to investigate the actions of Johns Creek Ma...
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Music Midtown announces dates, lineup, third stage
In a news release, Music Midtown Promoter Peter Conlon Tuesday officially announced the dates, music lineup and the addition of a third stage to the two-day event. The festival returns to Piedmont ...
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Those against Buckhead school land sale silent at meeting
(UPDATED SUNDAY AT NOON WITH COPIES OF NORTH ATLANTA PARENTS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS' STATEMENT TO THE MEDIA AND RESIDENTS, TOM TIDWELL'S LETTER AND A LINK TO AN ONLINE PETITION REGARDING THE PROPOSED ...
June 16, 2013 12:01 PM | 0 0 comments | 38 38 recommendations | email to a friend
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Some Sandy Springs roads still closed due to storms
In a news release posted to its website Saturday at 11 a.m., the city of Sandy Springs announced several roads are still closed due to Thursday night’s severe rainstorms. The release stated, “Sign...
June 15, 2013 05:10 PM | 0 0 comments | 27 27 recommendations | email to a friend
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Storms hammer Henry
Rain slashed across Henry County last night, creating dangerous conditions and a host of headaches for emergency responders. 911 Director Don Ash and Fire Chief Brad Johnson said lightning set fir...
June 14, 2013 04:55 PM | 0 0 comments | 34 34 recommendations | email to a friend
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  • Douglas student in Governor's Honors Program adjusts to U.S. customs
    by Liz Marino
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    06.12.13 - 01:10 pm
  • Public looks at options for fixing confusing intersection
    by Liz Marino
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    06.12.13 - 12:43 pm
  • Commission split on timing of bond vote
    by Liz Marino
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    06.12.13 - 11:53 am
  • Storms rip through south Fulton
    South Fulton got hammered by storms sweeping across the metro last night. Fulton County Airport’s Brown Field lost power for a short time, affecting the tower and all runway and taxiway lights, co...
    June 14, 2013 04:52 PM | 0 0 comments | 32 32 recommendations | email to a friend
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    North Springs names new principal
    In a news release Friday, North Springs Charter High School in Sandy Springs announced Eddie Ruiz, EdD, of Orlando, Fla., has been named the school's new principal. He will officially begin work Mo...
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    Woodruff Arts Center breaks record in annual campaign
    In a news release, the Woodruff Arts Center in Midtown Wednesday announced its annual campaign raised nearly $9.3 million in fiscal 2013, which ended May 31. It is the most money ever raised to sup...
    June 14, 2013 03:18 PM | 0 0 comments | 35 35 recommendations | email to a friend
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    No injuries, numerous trees down following Thursday night storms in Douglas
    Douglas County emergency officials reported no injuries but numerous trees down after Monday night's storms blew through metro Atlanta. The county E-911 office reported 26 separate reports of trees...
    June 14, 2013 01:29 PM | 0 0 comments | 33 33 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Storms knock out power to area
    Thursday night’s rainstorms wreaked havoc on metro Atlanta and the local area, causing about 200,000 Georgia Power customers to lose power as of 9 a.m. Friday, according to the utility’s website. I...
    June 14, 2013 12:28 PM | 0 0 comments | 33 33 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Brookhaven crews busy with storm cleanup
    **UPDATE** According to Brookhaven Public Works, Georgia Power has said full power restoration for everyone will not be until 4 a.m. tomorrow. A large tree on Peachtree Road next to Oglethorpe Uni...
    June 14, 2013 10:54 AM | 0 0 comments | 34 34 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Buckhead group talks city sidewalks, Falcons stadium
    Post 2 at-large Atlanta City Councilman Aaron Watson said the city managed to get through the fiscal 2014 budget process without raising taxes, despite revenues decreasing by $100 million over the...
    June 14, 2013 09:39 AM | 0 0 comments | 32 32 recommendations | email to a friend
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    20 suspended for not finishing sex abuse investigations ‘in a timely manner’
    The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice's former chief investigator and 19 members of its Office of Investigations were suspended with pay by Commissioner Avery Niles Thursday. Niles said he or...
    June 14, 2013 08:43 AM | 1 1 comments | 40 40 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Senate candidate Broun to speak to Paulding GOP
    Senatorial Candidate and U.S. Rep. Paul Broun is scheduled to speak to the Paulding County Republican Party during its monthly meeting Saturday, June 15, at 9 a.m. at Chicken World restaurant in Hi...
    June 13, 2013 05:17 PM | 1 1 comments | 39 39 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Brookhaven temporarily halts ordinance enforcement against Pink Pony until legal ruling
    Brookhaven will not enforce certain sexually oriented business regulations against the Pink Pony until a ruling from DeKalb County Superior Court. On Thursday, the city notified the Buford Highway ...
    June 13, 2013 04:48 PM | 0 0 comments | 37 37 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Stockbridge restaurateur goes back to basics
    Mrs. Winner’s, an eatery long known for its crispy fried chicken and all the fixings, is still around — at least in Stockbridge. In the aftermath of the chain filing for bankruptcy in 2010, its co...
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    Vacation Bible school ready for Henry children
    Along with summer activities like swimming and playing at local parks, another activity for Henry County children is on the horizon — vacation Bible school. Vacation Bible school, in its traditiona...
    June 13, 2013 01:49 PM | 0 0 comments | 36 36 recommendations | email to a friend
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  • State to pay most Douglas County DUI court startup costs
    by Liz Marino
    lmarino@neighbornewspapers.com
    06.12.13 - 11:12 am
  • Only one company picking up Hiram trash by July 1
    by Adam Elrod
    aelrod@neighbornewspapers.com
    06.12.13 - 10:43 am
  • Dallas delays election contract with county
    by Adam Elrod
    aelrod@neighbornewspapers.com
    06.12.13 - 10:39 am
  • County DOT working on three major projects
    by Adam Elrod
    aelrod@neighbornewspapers.com
    06.12.13 - 10:28 am
  • Dean recalled as ‘hardest working’ senator
    by Adam Elrod
    aelrod@neighbornewspapers.com
    06.12.13 - 10:23 am