Decatur, United States (Local)
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FILE PHOTO USED FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES: Avondale Estates Mayor Jonathan Elmore and Commissioners Graham Reiney and Mike Smith listen to information about infrastructure projects in downtown Avondale surrounding Avila Real Estate-owned properties during the city commission meeting on April 22, 2026.
James Coleman Bullock will be sworn in as Clarkston’s next police chief on June 2.
A map showing the location of road work scheduled for Columbia Drive starting May 31 and ending June 4.
Decatur School Board Members Lorraine Irier, Hans Utz, Superintendent Gyimah Whitaker, Board Members Carmen Sulton, James Herndon and Tracey Anderson briefly discussed funding for the proposed early childhood learning center during the school board meeting May 12, 2026.
A map showing areas affected by the Buford Large Diameter Pipe Rehabilitation Phase III project.
U.S. 278 on left, looking west from Avondale Estates. Photo by Dean Hesse.
MARTA will resume fare collections on May 30 with new fare gates requiring payment via bank card, mobile wallet, or new Breeze card. Transition period extended to accommodate riders.
Emory University has promoted executive vice president and chief operating officer Christopher L. Augostini to the role of president, effective Sept. 1, 2026.
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Police said three people received minor injuries following a crash Monday morning, June 1.
The Decatur School Board will meet June 2 to discuss retaining law firm Wilson, Morton and Downs amid controversy regarding its representation and involvement in the Early Childhood Learning Center project.
