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DeKalb CEO Burrell Ellis indicted on 15 counts by grand jury

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DeKalb County CEO Burrell Ellis has been indicted by a DeKalb grand jury. County District Attorney Robert James was to announce the indictment Tuesday. Ellis was indicted on 15 counts: -4 counts of criminal attempt to commit theft by extortion -2 counts of conspiracy in restraint of free and open competition -2 counts of criminal attempt to commit false statements and writings -3 counts of theft by taking -1 count of conspiracy to defraud a political subdivision -3 counts of coerci...

DeKalb CEO Burrell Ellis indicted on 15 counts 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. Ellis was indicted on 15 counts: -4 counts o...

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Spruill Center providing arts for the community

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Jewelry Classes at Spruill Center

Jun 10, 2013

Staff / Samantha M. Shal sshal@neighbornewspapers.com<br>
Lennye Starr-Bruce of Tucker fires a piece of jewelry during the Beyond the Basics jewelry class at Spruill Center for the Arts, where she has been taking classes for five years.

Summer Camp at MJCCA

Jun 10, 2013

Staff / Samantha M. Shal sshal@neighbornewspapers.com<br>
Rachel Branum, 5, daughter of Laurie and Lanny Branum of Dunwoody, swings on a tire swing during summer camp at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta.

Chamblee High School Graduation

May 29, 2013

Staff / Samantha M. Shal sshal@neighbornewspapers.com<br>
DeKalb County interim superintendent Dr. Michael Thurmond gives opening remarks at Chamblee's graduation ceremony.

Food Truck Thursdays

May 29, 2013

Brook Run Park

May 15, 2013

Staff / Samantha M. Shal sshal@neighbornewspapers.com<br>
Cayden Carey, 3, son of Jamie and Ayla Carey of Dunwoody, smiles while playing on the playground at Brook Run Park in Dunwoody.

Kittredge Park Ceremony

May 15, 2013

Staff / Samantha M. Shal sshal@neighbornewspapers.com<br>
From left, former DeKalb County Commissioner Judy Yates, District 6 Commissioner Kathie Gannon and Friends of Kittredge Park secretary Bill Lide toss dirt to begin the planting of a new tree at Kittredge Park. The tree-planting ceremony was held to signify the beginning of construction on the park by the county.

Dunwoody Green Market

May 08, 2013

Staff / Samantha M. Shal<br>
Barbara Flexner of Dunwoody chooses a package of freshly-picked organic strawberries from Watsonia Farms at Dunwoody Green Market, which is open Wednesdays through November from 8am-12pm in the Shops of Dunwoody parking lot.

Dunwoody Lemonade Days

Apr 22, 2013

Georgetown Park Groundbreaking

Apr 22, 2013

Staff / Samantha M. Shal<br>
Officials throw a shovelful of dirt during a groundbreaking ceremony for Georgetown Park on Dunwoody Park Drive April 17. From left, John Wieland, John Wieland Homes founder & chairman; Dunwoody council member Terry Nall; council member Adrian Bonser; council member Denny Shortal; Mayor Mike Davis; council member Lynn Deutsch; council member Douglas Thompson; and DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson.

Fashion show

Apr 17, 2013

Staff / Nathan Self<br>
Gathering in an intimate surrounding at the home of Lorraine Loftis, of Druid Hills, the fashion-conscious women of the Druid Hills Civitan Club were privy to a fashion show hosted by Chela, owner of Chela’s boutique in Buckhead. Pictured are the models of Chela’s boutique, from left, Diane Green, Luciana Huff, Maerene Fischer, Renee Millstone, Chela’s owner Chela, Maxine Parker and Elle Lowry.

Bagels and Business

Apr 17, 2013

Staff / Nathan Self<br>
Roger Tutterow, professor of economics at Mercer University’s Atlanta campus in DeKalb County, speaks during the Sandy Springs/Perimeter Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Bagels and Business meeting Monday at the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North hotel in Sandy Springs.

Springmont School hosts e-recycling event

Apr 17, 2013

Special Photo<br>
Springmont School in Sandy Springs, in partnership with Keep North Fulton Beautiful, is sponsoring an electronics recycling event today through April 26 at the school. Residents can dispose of computers, radios, monitors and other obsolete electronic equipment. Residents can drop off items at the Springmont Pavilion, located at 5750 Long Island Drive, weekdays from 9 to 11 a.m. and from 3:45 to 6 p.m. Most items are free to recycle, but there is a $10 charge for televisions. For a list of acceptable items to recycle and more information, email Director of Marketing Andrea Horton at ahorton@springmont.com. Pictured is student Nic Stacholy of Dunwoody getting ready for the event.

Wounded Warrior Project: Soldier Ride

Apr 03, 2013

Staff / Samantha M. Shal sshal@neighbornewspapers.com<br>
Solder Ride coordinator Carlos Garzon, right, fits Army Staff Sgt. Brian Burkey on a bicycle for the ride hosted by the Wounded Warrior Project. The Soldier Ride is a nationwide event and locally made a trek through Stone Mountain Park on March 29 & 30. More information can be found at www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

Gingrey honored by manufacturing industry

Mar 26, 2013

Special Photo<br>
District 11 U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey, R-Marietta, second from left, who represents part of Buckhead and Sandy Springs, was presented a National Association of Manufacturers Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence at a recent 11th Congressional District meeting. He is shown with, from left, Perimeter Community Improvement Districts Chief of Staff Donna Mahaffey, PCIDs President and CEO Yvonne Williams and Sandy Springs/Perimeter Chamber Executive Director Tom Mahaffey. With Interstate 285 and Ga. 400 intersecting the Perimeter Market, the area plays a key role in the movement of manufactured goods through Georgia and the association’s legislative agenda supports transportation improvements that encourage economic growth, job creation and increased competitiveness.

Community work at Dunwoody Nature Center

Mar 25, 2013

Staff / Samantha M. Shal sshal@neighbornewspapers.com<br>
Master gardeners Su Ellis, left, and Margaret Schultz, both of Dunwoody, prepare and plant new plants in the Dunwoody Nature Center rain garden.

Breakfast with Champions

Mar 19, 2013

Grandparent Day at OLA Catholic School

Mar 18, 2013

Staff / Samantha M. Shal sshal@neighbornewspapers.com<br>
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School kindergartener Reese Sullivan, 5, daughter of John and Aimee Sullivan of Atlanta, shows her grandparents Bill and Joan Herriott of Woodstock a project during Grandparent and Special Others Day at the school.

Walk to School Day

Mar 11, 2013

Staff / Samantha M. Shal<br>
Chris Shiver of Dunwoody crosses the sidewalk with his daughter, Austin Elementary second grader Ella Shiver, 8, during Walk to School Day on Wednesday, March 6.

Local Teacher Wins LifeChanger Award

Mar 04, 2013

Staff / Samantha M. Shal sshal@neighbornewspapers.com<br>
From left, Lee Uphold of ValuTeachers, Rodney Keyes, National Sales Director of ValuTeachers, music teacher Dale Duncan and Henderson Middle School principal Terese Allen pose for a photo after Mr. Duncan was awarded LifeChanger of the Year, a program run by National Life Group. The award recognizes educators across the country who show leadership, excellence and positive influence in their work.

Memphis Belle Flies Over DeKalb

Feb 28, 2013

Staff / Samantha M. Shal<br> sshal@neighbornewspapers.com<br>
Liberty Foundation pilots Ray Fowler and John Hess ready the restored World War II era B-17 Memphis Belle for takeoff at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport on Thursday, February 28. This plane was featured in the movie "Memphis Belle." There are only 11 of its kind flying in North America. <br>The aircraft will be at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport Saturday and Sunday, March 2-3, 2013, for the public to view and fly in. More information can be found at libertyfoundation.org.

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