Traditionally (at least for the six-plus decades I've experienced) Decaturites, when passing people they don't know, have exchanged friendly salutations, smiled, or at least nodded, implying they respect the other person and acknowledge their importance as a fellow human being,...
Zip Code: 30030
Breaking…Decatur Book Festival Program Director Tom Bell just announced at the DBF launch party at Eddie’s Attic, that celebrated author, Jonathan Franzen, will give the keynote address at this year’s Decatur Book Festival over the Labor Day Weekend (9/3-9/5).Franzen, who’s wildly successful third novel, “The Corrections” won the National Book Award in 2001, will release [...]
Zip Code: 30030
Come out and join us on June 12th for our Charity Yard Sale. Proceeds benefit Senior Way Housing ( a nonprofit assisted living facility). There will be plenty of items to choose from. Bring your friends and family.
Zip Code: 30030
I have known Ms. Lynn Deutsch for a very long time and I truly respect her opinions and dedication to both the community and our county's educational system. Lynn has served for many years on the Dunwoody Homeowners Association, served on the Citizen's Planning Task Force for the DCSS as well as in various volunteer posts at Chesnut Elementary and the other schools her children attend. Lynn also serves on the City of Dunwoody Planning Commission.Monday night Lynn stood before the microphone at the DeKalb County Board of Education meeting and said what many of us feel. Thank you Lynn for your tireless dedication to our community. Good Evening. I am Lynn Deutsch, a DeK
Zip Code: 30338
Firefighters and an Atlanta Gas Light crew are responding to a gas leak at the intersection of Thompson Mill and Snapfinger roads in DeKalb County.
Zip Code: 30058
Mayor Kasim Reed announced May 8 that he has selected former Atlanta Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran as his nominee assume the position of chief of the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department in his administration.Cochran became Atlanta’s fire chief in 2008 but left In 2009 when President Barack Obama appointed him as U.S. Fire Administrator for the [...]Related posts:Atlanta mayor names three fire chief candidatesAtlanta fire chief resignsAtlanta officials trim field of candidates for top public safety jobs
Zip Code: 30305
By Joe Earlejoeearle @ reporternewspapers . netMembers of the Historic Brookhaven Neighborhood Association have developed a plan for revitalizing Brookhaven Park that includes a large dog park.The plan, presented to members of the Brookhaven Community Connection on June 8, includes a proposal for new pedestrian entrances to the park from Peachtree Road and Mabrey Drive, [...]Related posts:Controversy unleashed over dogs at parkCity says it will start to enforce dog leash ordinance in parksCity to enforce leash ordinance
Zip Code: 30319
The Green Building Council of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association (HBA) presents Sarah Susanka, author of The Not So Big House series, on June 29 at 6 p.m. Susanka will speak about responding to the changing preferences of today’s cautious home buyer at a dinner meeting at Villa Christina in Atlanta’s Perimeter area.
Zip Code: 30319
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