DeKalb County, cities announce holiday sanitation schedules
Dec 16, 2024 · Tucker residents are serviced by DeKalb County. Here is the full press release from DeKalb County: In observance of Christmas Day on Wednesday, Dec. 25, and New Year’s Day on Wednesday, Jan. 1, sanitation service for residential customers will be based on a revised holiday schedule as follows:
‘All things are possible’: Outgoing DeKalb CEO addresses rumors …
Dec 29, 2024 · By Patrick Quinn, Atlanta News First. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond will leave office at the end of December, ending an eight-year stint as leader of the state’s fourth most populous county. “It’s been quite a journey here as DeKalb County CEO during a great recession.
Gov. Kemp declares statewide emergency, local schools closing …
Jan 9, 2025 · This story has been updated. By Dan Whisenhunt and Zoe Seiler. Atlanta, GA — Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a statewide emergency ahead of severe winter weather expected to hit the state on Friday, Jan. 10.
Atlanta Braves to broadcast games free on PeachtreeTV in 2025 …
Dec 18, 2024 · By Atlanta News First staff. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Atlanta Braves and Gray Media have agreed on a multi-year partnership starting in 2025 for Gray to simulcast 15 regular season games alongside FanDuel Sports Network, the Braves’ rightsholder partner. The 15 regular season games will be spread across the season, and selected games will be announced at a later date.
City of Decatur to go through statewide floating homestead …
This story has been updated. Decatur, GA — The Decatur City Commission plans to hold public hearings to consider opting out of the new statewide floating homestead exemption established in House Bill 581. The city will hold public hearings on Jan. 21 at noon and 7:30 p.m., and Feb. 3 at 6:45 p.m. Voters across Georgia approved a referendum on Nov. 5, …
45 DeKalb County Schools identified as low-performing, eligible …
Dec 3, 2024 · DeKalb County, GA — Dozens of DeKalb County schools have been identified as low-performing and parents there are eligible for private school vouchers through a state program called the Georgia Promise scholarship. According to Decaturish media partner Atlanta News First, 45 schools in DeKalb County have been identified as low performing.That’s about 33 percent of all schools in DeKalb County.
$13 million tax incentive for Kroger redevelopment lists 'Trader …
5 days ago · Decatur, GA — Trader Joe’s isn’t yet confirmed to be the grocer headed to the redevelopment of the Baby Kroger site in downtown Decatur but a proposed tax incentive package for the project hints at the possibility. Rumors have been swirling for months that Trader Joe’s is interested in opening a store at the site, and the community has been asking for one.
Local schools will be open on Monday, Jan. 13, following winter …
Jan 12, 2025 · DeKalb County, GA — Public schools in Atlanta, DeKalb County and the city of Decatur will be open on Monday, Jan. 13, following Friday’s winter storm. “City Schools of Decatur will resume normal operations on Monday, January 13, …
Cybertruck catches fire at DeKalb County Tesla dealership
Dec 31, 2024 · By Atlanta News First staff. DECATUR, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – A Tesla Cybertruck went up in flames overnight in DeKalb County. It happened just before 3 a.m. on Dec. 31. The entire back of the truck burned, and the back tires even melted.
Luxury fitness club opens in North Druid Hills – Decaturish
Dec 27, 2024 · Atlanta, GA — North Druid Hills is now home to a luxury fitness club at 1515 Sheridan Road. Life Time North Druid Hills opened on Dec. 16. It’s 65,000 square feet on eight acres. Its features include: — A beach club with indoor and outdoor pools