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...
Neighborhood watch: Nigeria strikes again Police reports of note from the week of June 3 through 7. -Provided by Sandy Springs Police Capt. Steve Rose. o NIGERIA STRIKES AGAIN: At the 400 block of Marsh Trail, a man reported that he s...
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...
Brookhaven boutique to begin local artist series Edyn Boutique, a locally owned women’s boutique in the Town Brookhaven shopping center next to Noche, will launch its Local Artist Series, an addition to the Girl’s Night Out program, June 20, at 6...
Spruill Center providing arts for the community The Spruill Center for the Arts, in Dunwoody, is home to more than 20 different classes being offered this summer. The wide variety of classes at the center, not only for children and teens but adu...
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Eva Woghiren ewoghiren@neighbornewspapers.comNeighbor Newspapers
DeKalb County approves opportunity zones DeKalb County recently announced the approval of the Opportunity Zone Designation and Urban Redevelopment Plan that targets 15 county areas.
With a designation as an Opportunity Zone, employers who...
School board amends legal agreement with King & Spalding The DeKalb County Board of Education recently voted to amend a legal agreement that allows a lawsuit alleging fraud, waste and mismanagement by a former construction firm to move forward at no furt...
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta ranked in top 10 nationally In a news release, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Tuesday announced it once again ranked among the nation’s top pediatric hospitals in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2013-14 edition of Best Child...
Brookhaven announces millage rate public hearings Brookhaven residents will have three opportunities to provide input on the city’s proposed millage rate.
The city has scheduled public hearings for: -June 17, 7 p.m. -June 20, 10:30 a.m. -June 20, ...
Atlanta Koi Club highlights local ponds, gardens with upcoming tour The Atlanta Koi Club is showcasing 10 koi ponds and water gardens around east metro Atlanta June 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The tour’s theme is Living Art in Motion and it highlights the colors...
June 05, 2013 03:13 PM | 0 | 15 |
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Bridgette Bonner bbonner@neighbornewspapers.comNeighbor Newspapers
Realtors weigh in on market Collette McDonald likes to joke that she and other local Realtors should be more proactive — as in, they should probably wear neck braces as protection from a cantankerous housing market prone to d...
June 05, 2013 01:39 PM | 0 | 27 |
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Bobby Tedder btedder@neighbornewspapers.comNeighbor Newspapers
Labor commissioner touts job numbers, programs Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said the state job market is on the right track, but there is still a ways to go.
Georgia experienced a bump in jobs totaling about 70,000 over the past year....
June 03, 2013 02:57 PM | 0 | 10 |
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Bobby Tedder btedder@neighbornewspapers.comNeighbor Newspapers
Food 'n Fun Festival rescheduled for June 23 (UPDATED AT NOON FRIDAY WITH NEWS ON FESTIVAL BEING RESCHEDULED FOR JUNE 23.) Promoting a just cause amid a festive, family friendly environment is the essence of the Community Assistance Center’...
May 31, 2013 12:04 PM | 0 | 16 |
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Bobby Tedder btedder@neighbornewspapers.comNeighbor Newspapers
Brookhaven council considers business hours, home heights Business owners remain on edge as the Brookhaven City Council debates whether to shut off alcohol sales and close businesses within the city by 2 a.m.
The council entertained a public hearing on t...
May 30, 2013 03:17 PM | 0 | 14 |
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Bridgette Bonner bonner@neighbornewspapers.comNeighbor Newspapers
Brookhaven Chamber focuses on quality of life In only five months, the Brookhaven Chamber of Commerce has gathered 62 members and set themselves apart from other chambers by focusing also on quality of life. The chamber originated from a previ...
May 29, 2013 10:56 AM | 0 | 12 |
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Bridgette Bonner bbonner@neighbornewspaper.comNeighbor Newspapers
DeKalb police chief focuses on crime prevention, morale DeKalb County’s new police chief plans to set his priorities around raising morale within the police department, and using resources to stop crimes before they happen.
County CEO Burrell Ellis tol...
May 29, 2013 10:28 AM | 0 | 12 |
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Bridgette Bonner bbonner@neighbornewspapers.comNeighbor Newspapers
Holy Spirit Prep's Cook going places Daiyaan Cook’s track record of overcoming the odds and obstacles bodes well for the Class of 2013 standout.
The Holy Spirit Preparatory School senior just completed one remarkable chapter of life ...
May 29, 2013 08:44 AM | 1 | 15 |
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Bobby Tedder btedder@neighbornewspapers.comNeighbor Newspapers
Deal announces I-285 and Ga.400 partnership On May 22, Gov. Nathan Deal, joined by members of a multijurisdictional, bipartisan partnership of elected officials and business leaders, applauded the Perimeter Community Improvement Districts fo...
Brookhaven mayor learns economic development insights from Houston Brookhaven Mayor J. Max Davis joined 110 Atlanta region leaders heading to Houston, Texas last week for the Atlanta Regional Commission’s 17th annual LINK (Leadership, Involvement, Networking, Know...
Marist pals earn top student achievements Unlike most valedictorian and salutatorian distinctions, there is no competition between Marist’s top two students Jack Leahey and Jason Morris.
The scholars have been best buds since middle schoo...
Search for animal shelter site in DeKalb continues The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners last week postponed selecting a site for a new animal shelter. The board deferred the decision until the next meeting, which is scheduled for May 28 at 9 a....
May 22, 2013 10:03 AM | 0 | 10 |
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Bridgette Bonner bbonner@neighbornewspapers.comNeighbor Newspapers