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Two local reports detail the same fatal shooting on Aldea Drive, underscoring persistent violence concerns in DeKalb.

• Shooting hit two people...

Placita Latina v.6: Puentes celebrates Latinx and Hispanic artists at Decatur Arts Alliance from September 18 to October 16, 2026.

• Theme: Art...

The Decatur Book Festival returns October 2-3 with author panels, signings, kids' activities, live music, and a massive street fair in Decatur Square....

• Surveillance backlash grows: Two of Decatur's 24 Flock ALPR cameras vandalized amid scrutiny over data use.
• Reform efforts advance: City Council...

The 6th Annual Pan African Festival was announced as a free, public event featuring music, food, speakers and culture from across the African...

Upcoming sessions let residents weigh in on economic development and planning.

• PECS Committee meets August 25 at 3:30 PM in Multipurpose Room...

Extreme heat pushed Beacon Hill Middle School to virtual learning Tuesday, Aug. 18 after classrooms reached the 90s.

• Infrastructure strain: Highs...

DeKalb County School District will pay $29.5 million to seven charter schools after a six-year legal battle over underfunding.

• The GLOBE Academy...

Two recent shooting investigations in the Decatur area are raising resident safety concerns.

• Flat Shoals Road death: DeKalb police responded July...

Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School students gathered over 800 N95 masks in just 24 hours to support emergency responders after Colombia's magnitude...

A fresh addition to Decatur's dining scene blends New American dishes with global flavors in an open kitchen layout, letting guests watch their meals prepared live.

DeKalb County and Decatur are modernizing zoning rules on several fronts to manage growth and consistency.

• Comprehensive overhaul: DeKalb seeks...

PAWS Atlanta spotlights unique dogs in Decatur ready for forever homes.

• Gouda: Striking brindle Poodle-Golden mix, adult male seeking a steady...

Butter & Cream in Decatur stands out for its polished small-batch milkshakes with clean flavors and rich texture that feel both upscale and approachable. The spot fits naturally into the city's walkable food scene for a refreshing summer stop.

DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson unveiled a Comprehensive Housing Plan in Decatur targeting homelessness, rental instability, and...

Tehutihotep Hartley, 26, of Decatur, was found unresponsive Monday at DeKalb County Jail and pronounced dead after medical efforts failed. Deputies...

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