The Lighthouse recently hosted the 2019 Evening in the End Zone at the College Football Hall of Fame in downtown Atlanta. The event annually honors the football players and coaches whose contributions to their communities extend far beyond the playing field. Also known as the Georgia Lions L…
It’s officially fall and with the changing of the weather comes the season for festivals. Check where to celebrate food, fun and community throughout DeKalb with these upcoming events:
A city in DeKalb County has become the eleventh city in the state of Georgia to decriminalize the possession of marijuana.
In January 2020, the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) will open a replacement for Austin Elementary. In August 2020, the district will open a replacement for Pleasantdale Elementary as well as a new Cross Keys North Elementary to serve the Cross Keys and Chamblee Charter high school clusters.
The city of Chamblee will soon break ground on a new 40,000-50,000 square foot public safety building and 17-acre public park land purchased in late November 2017. Located at 4445 Buford Highway, the building will house the Chamblee Police Department, Municipal Court operations and a publicl…
Hotels in Alpharetta, Chamblee and Sandy Springs have been named in four lawsuits that allege they and one other metro Atlanta hotel took part in sex trafficking there.
Whether you intend to celebrate July 4 from Stone Mountain Park, Avondale Estates, Decatur, Clarkston, Tucker, Chamblee or Dunwoody, DeKalb County will welcome the 243rd anniversary of the United States in great fashion.
It was a stellar week on the tennis court for Pace as both its varsity programs won their respective Georgia High School Association (GHSA) Class AAA state championships.
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is offering residents a way to get more information on its next big project: the proposed Interstate 285 express lanes.
The city of Smyrna and the Cumberland Community Improvement District have partnered with other cities and CIDs located along the top end of Interstate 285 to look at the possibility of a new transit line through that corridor.
Schools and offices throughout DeKalb County will be open and running on a normal schedule starting tomorrow, Jan. 30.
Christmas is just around the corner and for those still looking to find the perfect gift for family, friends, co-workers and loved ones, look no further than the locally owned and operated stores and boutiques around DeKalb County. Check out this holiday gift guide which features popular ite…
Local high schools had mostly strong results in the American College Testing (ACT) exam, according to scores released today by the Georgia Department of Education.
Republican incumbent Meagan Hanson and Democratic challenger Matthew Wilson are vying for the District 80 seat in the Georgia House of Representatives in the Nov. 6 general election. Both are Brookhaven residents, the district includes Brookhaven and parts of Chamblee and Sandy Springs and b…
LifeLine Animal Project in DeKalb is currently experience very high intake levels at with the shelter taking in 653 animals in May.
According to the World Economic Forum report found on Google, the average lifespan of a company or business today is 40 to 50 years.
Two local high school seniors – Galloway’s Wesley Hardin and Chamblee’s Charles Holt – each were named in the first group of winners in the 63rd annual National Merit Scholarship Program by the Evanston, Illinois-based National Merit Scholarship Corp., released April 18.
KENNESAW — Living Hope Church invites the north metro Atlanta community to view the works of featured artist Sherri Richards of Chamblee. Many of her drawings will be on display on Living Hope’s campus throughout the month of April.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta will officially open the doors to the Children’s at Chamblee-Brookhaven Urgent Care Center, the nonprofit pediatric healthcare system’s first Urgent Care location within the perimeter, on April 17.
The wrestling state championships, start of the basketball state playoffs and Signing Day completed a full week of prep sports activities for local programs.
St. Pius X state title in swimming and diving and the conclusion of region basketball play highlighted an active week in prep sports.
David J. LeValley, special agent in charge of the FBI’s Atlanta field office, is asking for the public’s help identifying the individuals responsible for eight business robberies in a little over two weeks in January.
Game: Decatur Bulldogs at Riverwood Raiders (girls)
Game: St. Pius X Golden Lions at North Oconee Titans
The college football calendar has reached its bowl season with many local athletes finding themselves valuable contributors to their programs.
DeKalb residents voted to approve a one cent special-purpose local-option sales tax (SPLOST) and a special homestead exemption while keeping two incumbents as city mayors during the Nov. 7 local elections.
Game: Tucker Tigers vs. Stephenson Jaguars
Game: Arabia Mountain Rams vs. Southwest DeKalb Panthers
North Shore Animal League America has joined forces with Zappos for Good, the charitable arm of www.zappos.com, for “Friends On Us Fridays” fee waived adoptions on Friday, October 27 at Lifeline at DeKalb County Animal Services and Lifeline at Fulton County Animal Services. All LifeLine adop…
Game: Marist War Eagles at Blessed Trinity Titans
For longtime Chamblee resident Elyse Defoor, choosing a space for the upcoming “40 Over 40” event was a no-brainer. Defoor said she wanted to bring her studio and a new exhibition space close to her home and was looking to expand her contemporary art practice outside of the concentrated down…
Game: Cedar Grove Saints at Pace Academy Knights
Game: Chamblee Bulldogs vs. Dunwoody Wildcats
Game: Southwest DeKalb vs. Cedar Grove
It’s that time of year once again in prep sports as the football season kicks off this week for DeKalb County programs.
The newest charter air service at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport is aiming to go sky-high serving the North Atlanta business community and beyond.
School is finally back in session which also brings the start of a new season for local DeKalb programs in prep volleyball.
Being a school administrator is not just a profession for the area’s four new principals. It is a passion and it is that aspect they most hope to exhibit in their new assignments.
LifeLine Animal Project is commemorating National Friendship Day on Sunday, August 6 by offering fee-waived adoptions at their old DeKalb County Animal Services (DCAS) shelter, located at 845 Camp Road in Decatur. Adopt any dog, cat puppy or kitten from LifeLine’s Camp Road shelter, and rece…
Cities and schools throughout DeKalb County are preparing for a rare celestial event expected to occur in August.
The special of the day at one of Chamblee’s newest main street eateries is fried chicken – and don’t worry, it will be the special of the day tomorrow as well.
The city of Chamblee is moving forward June 29 with plans to add more than 33 percent more park space within the city by the end of this summer. The city currently has nine parks with a total of 76 acres. The proposed new park land includes:
The city of Chamblee launched a newly redesigned website in an effort to enhance the user experience for its residents, businesses and visitors, while also giving constituents the tools they’ve asked for more easily and quickly, like paying parking violations and looking for jobs. The site, …
Despite the first snaps of the 2017 prep football season taking place in August, programs around DeKalb County have already begun preparations with summer workouts.
The prep year for DeKalb County programs shows several teams and individuals earning state championships and reaching various levels of success within the Georgia High School Association (GHSA).
An annual airshow at Chamblee’s Peachtree-DeKalb Airport has a lot to celebrate this year — 100 years’ worth of history, to be exact.
The Georgia High School Association (GHSA) state playoffs have reached their conclusion for spring sports with several programs and players having stellar campaigns.
The Georgia High School Association (GHSA) state playoffs have continued for spring sports through the first half of May with several local programs earning championships.
The postseason schedule has reached its peak with state playoffs matchups in soccer, tennis, lacrosse and baseball all currently taking place.
Game: St. Pius X Golden Lions at Stephens County Indians
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