Video message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG... www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...

The city will swear in Anne Lerner as mayor, the second mayor in the city’s history and the first woman to hold the title. Three returning council members — Roger Orlando, Cara Schroeder and Alexis Weaver — will also renew their oaths.

“This is Atlanta. When this city’s political and business leadership decides it wants to do something, it’s going to get done whether the people want it or not.”

It’s the second pedestrian fatality to occur in Tucker within the last 30 days.

This had been rumored for a while. Still unfortunate to see anyone lose their job.

The new Podcast episode is out. open.spotify.com/episode/6RsK...

So much to unpack here ...

The Decaturish Download is live with State Sen. KIm Jackson www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0Zg...

Happening Monday.

Just before the holiday break, a DeKalb County judge approved the City Schools of Decatur’s $52 million Decatur Public Facilities Authority bond on Dec. 19. If people opposed to the bond appeal and lose, it could come with a cost.

Umm

Georgia gives Hyundai over $2.1 billion worth of incentives and they end up employing thousands of... robots.

"Scouting is a worthwhile organization for both boys and girls. I have gained many valuable skills, such as leadership, confidence and perseverance." - Benjamin Radford

On Jan. 3, North Decatur Action held a pop-up protest at Clairmont and N. Druid Hills roads to demonstrate against the Trump administration's invasion of Venezuela.

Yikes.

It was quite a day here.

Three DeKalb County Jail inmates escaped the evening of Dec. 21 and allegedly kidnapped and terrorized a Lyft driver before they were arrested in Florida on Dec. 23. An affidavit filed by an FBI agent in Miami alludes to one of the key questions surrounding the incident.

FYI, for anyone who needs it.

We've had several readers ask us about this. The itinerary is very fluid, so check back for updates.

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Three inmates, including a murder suspect, escaped from DeKalb County Jail early Monday morning.

Nice shout out for theDeKalb County Schools Board of Education in the Tribune today. So proud. 🙌🏻

This story is wild.

We are live now with DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran Johnson www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-cc...

The Decide DeKalb Development Authority on Dec. 18 approved a loan to the Housing Authority of DeKalb County to clean up an apartment complex in Clarkston that the Housing Authority plans to purchase.

Inside a warm event tent near the DeKalb Animal Shelter’s 10 new modular kennel buildings, the county and animal advocates celebrated the grand opening of the much-needed “pet neighborhood.”

The company announced the music festival will be held on April 17-18, 2026. It will be moved nearly 12 miles west to Shirley Clarke Franklin Park, the city’s largest green space with more than 280 acres. It is connected to the Atlanta Beltline, according to the announcement.

Following the announcement of Jack Lumpkin’s retirement, DeKalb County has appointed Darnell Fullum to serve as the public safety director.

The city of Decatur continues to make progress in its preparations for Decatur WatchFest ’26 during the FIFA World Cup next summer.

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Throughout the year, DeKalb County has been working to put regulations in place that address land use and where data centers can or cannot be located. Here are the latest developments.

This should be a good show. Join us Thursday, won't you?

We'll update this when we know more.

Six DeKalb County Schools have exited federal designations that previously identified them as schools needing improvements.

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Trellis, founded in 2017, is a nonprofit that runs barrier-free horticultural programs for adults with spinal cord injuries, strokes, brain injuries, or other neuromuscular conditions. Its programs take place at Decatur’s Legacy Park.

On Dec. 14, 2025, Chabad Intown hosted its annual menorah lighting on the Decatur Square, with music, entertainment, dreidels, doughnuts, hot latkes, crafts for kids and a gelt drop.

Wow. Less than $50 from reaching a new milestone in our fundraiser ...

We're doing some more reporting on this topic, but here is what we know so far.

Happening tomorrow.

The latest

Warming centers in DeKalb County will be open through Wednesday, Dec. 17.

Update

Heads up.

The atmosphere was festive and warm despite the chilly evening on Dec. 11 in downtown Decatur during the annual Bonfire and Marshmallow Roast on the Square.

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The Decaturish Download is live with Mayor Patti Garrett and assistant editor Zoe Seiler. www.youtube.com/live/TkewEwr...

"Three of my favorite food items were on the menu and the reviews were pretty favorable, so I decided I had to check them out for myself. Fish and chips, Reuben (eggrolls and the sandwich) and French onion soup all in one place? How lucky can one man get?"

The DeKalb County School District approved a $6.5 million purchase of the Park Lake administrative complex, formerly owned by Kroger, in November 2024.