It escalated to include adults and resulted in injuries. The incident took place at approximately 4 p.m. in the Decatur High School parking lot and was broken up by administrators, according to the letter.

The overhaul, first discussed at the Student Assignment Project Committee meeting on April 29 and reported by Decaturish on April 30, received an official district announcement on May 5. The project will now focus on cluster-based community engagement.

Local legend Kodac Harrison hosted his last Last Thursday of Poetry and Song on Thursday, April 30, at Wild Heaven Beer in Avondale Estates, closing out a five-year run of monthly gatherings that drew poets, musicians and longtime friends from across the community.

Free movies, concerts and fireworks are all on tap for Tucker residents who are looking to get out or relax this summer.

DeKalbAlert replaces Code Red as the county’s official emergency notification system. Code Red is no longer in service and former subscribers are not automatically transferred to the new platform.

The WigWag Art and Music Festival returned to the Avondale Estates Arts District on Saturday, May 2, with two stages of live music, an expanded artist market, the "Whimsy" art show produced by the Avondale Arts Alliance, food and beverages, and more.

The county recently raised the minimum wage for full- and part-time employees from $17.68 to $19 per hour.

The estimated tuition cost for non-resident students is $9,158, plus a $100 application fee. The tuition has increased from $7,883 last year.

"If you are not Jewish, it may be tempting to see this moment in time as someone else’s concern. It is not. You may believe Decatur rises above the hate and discrimination we see in so many places across our nation and world. We do not." — Andrew Lewis

Great turnout this year.

A DeKalb County Police sergeant is accused of using cryptocurrency to obtain access to websites that contained child sexual abuse images.

Two separate incidents of hate symbols and graffiti were found at Decatur High School this month, prompting school administrators to investigate further.

Don’t have an issue with the program, do have an issue turning over enforcement to a private company

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Under new rules, people without city-issued parking permits could be cited. Residents on streets with a residential parking program would have to purchase annual permits from the city to continue parking there.

Emory University has been quietly dealing with a law student who sent increasingly bizarre messages containing racist language to a faculty member.

Cool.

Interesting.

We are asking that DeKalb Police provide the public with meaningful data about its new chase policy so we can weigh the potential public benefit against the known risks of chasing suspects.

The Stone Mountain Historical Society is inviting community members to vote on the design concept for the new City of Stone Mountain Museum.

Tragedy struck Monday night when a United States Postal Service (USPS) employee was killed in a crash in DeKalb County. The DeKalb County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as 40-year-old Tinisha Cade.

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The Tucker City Council grappled with waning funds as it discussed the proposed city budget at a work session Monday evening. The council is scheduled to vote on a final version of the budget on June 8.

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The identical twins both stand 6-foot-7 inches tall, play forward on their high school basketball team, and plan to study sports medicine. One major difference between the two: AJ has relied on a pacemaker to regulate his heartbeat since he was 15 months old.

A series of brush fires that crews were fighting overnight appear to be intentionally set, DeKalb County fire officials said early Monday.

The Georgia Department of Transportation has implemented a new traffic pattern at the intersection of South McDonough Street and West College Avenue. The turn lane on South McDonough Street is now a left-turn-only lane, rather than allowing turning and through traffic.

Two years after pro-Palestine protests rocked Emory University’s campus, three professors filed a complaint against the institution, alleging wrongful arrests and prosecution, negligence and a breach of free expression policies by the university.

"Let me be clear: this is not a story about whether we should house vulnerable people. We should. This is a story about whether this process was conducted impartially and honestly. I don't believe it was." - Ben Kaplan

The free annual event featured an outdoor market with a curated lineup of local artists and makers, art activities, live performances, a kids' art contest, interactive chalk walls, food, drinks and more.

We'll update this when we learn more.

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Well, that's not good.

The construction of the new $228.7 million Sequoyah Middle and High schools reached a new milestone.

Known for his over 23-year tenure in the United States Congress, Scott garnered a respectable reputation among peers for his staunch advocacy for farmers, healthcare, education and veterans.

Just having a normal one in 2026.

The man accused of fatally shooting three people on April 13 has died in the DeKalb County Jail.

The DeKalb County School Board, at its April 20 meeting, heard from frustrated parents representing schools facing closure, who expressed their discontent with the school system’s redistricting effort.

For the past few years, Atlanta Roller Derby has held its bouts at Agnes Scott College in Decatur. On Saturday, April 18, Atlanta Roller Derby hosted the Minnesota Roller Derby A and B All-Star teams.

For many locally owned enterprises, offering health benefits is becoming harder each year. Prescription drug costs are a major driver of higher insurance premiums, forcing owners into impossible choices: reduce coverage, shift costs to employees, or drop benefits entirely.

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Mary Lou Williams (born Mary Elfrieda Scruggs; 1910–1981) was born in Atlanta and was one of America's greatest and most multitalented jazz musicians of all time. She is also one of the least well-known.

Chamblee's downtown district was filled with more than 120 artisans and makers April 18-19 during the Chamblee Art Fest.

A 48-year-old unhoused man who was critically injured after being shot multiple times outside a Brookhaven Kroger has died, police said. From our media partner @atlantanewsfirst.com

Dunwoody High School junior Axel Gerardo Archaga Rios is in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody after he was arrested March 27 by Dunwoody police for failing to stop at a stop sign and driving without a license.

UPDATE: Police confirmed officers were chasing the suspect.

From our media partner @atlantanewsfirst.com Decaturish and ANF have asked the police department to clarify whether officers were chasing the driver when the crash occurred.

Posting lots of voters guide content this week.

A DeKalb County neighborhood is rallying around the family of a woman killed while walking her dog.

The latest ECLC update ...