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Why is this described like an evil billionaire business plan
February 20, 2026 at 3:32 AM
Why is this described like an evil billionaire business plan
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Jesus Christ, ICE is pretending that their planned 10,000-person concentration camp in the outskirts of Atlanta is nothing more than a country club complete with a furnished gun range.
February 20, 2026 at 3:27 AM
Jesus Christ, ICE is pretending that their planned 10,000-person concentration camp in the outskirts of Atlanta is nothing more than a country club complete with a furnished gun range.
Nearly 200 volunteers packed a county meeting room on a late Thursday night, Feb. 12, before fanning out across DeKalb County into the early hours of the morning to find and count people experiencing homelessness.
DeKalb mobilizes volunteers for overnight homeless count
Nearly 200 volunteers packed a county meeting room on a late Thursday night, Feb. 12, before fanning out across DeKalb County into the early hours of the morning to find and count people experiencing ...
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February 19, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Nearly 200 volunteers packed a county meeting room on a late Thursday night, Feb. 12, before fanning out across DeKalb County into the early hours of the morning to find and count people experiencing homelessness.
Whataburger plans to open a location on Hugh Howell Road in Tucker.
Whataburger plans location on Hugh Howell Road in Tucker
Made to Order Holdings, the local franchisee for Whataburger in Georgia, plans to open in the vacant Wendy’s restaurant at 4453 Hugh Howell Road, according to a letter mailed to nearby residents. It w...
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February 19, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Whataburger plans to open a location on Hugh Howell Road in Tucker.
From our friends at 285 South.
SNAP, Medicaid cuts leave Clarkston refugee families on edge
Twenty-three-year-old Noor opens the door to her Clarkston apartment. The home is dark and quiet except for the TV, which is playing a program with Quranic recitations.
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February 19, 2026 at 3:23 PM
From our friends at 285 South.
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The bathroom police have arrived at *checks notes* metro Atlanta
The full internal affairs report about a police officer who confronted a transgender woman about her bathroom use at the Tucker Library alleges it began with a complaint from another patron.
Report: Complaint led to library bathroom dispute in Tucker
The full internal affairs report about a police officer who confronted a transgender woman about her bathroom use at the Tucker Library alleges it began with a complaint from another patron.
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February 18, 2026 at 5:59 PM
The bathroom police have arrived at *checks notes* metro Atlanta
The full internal affairs report about a police officer who confronted a transgender woman about her bathroom use at the Tucker Library alleges it began with a complaint from another patron.
Report: Complaint led to library bathroom dispute in Tucker
The full internal affairs report about a police officer who confronted a transgender woman about her bathroom use at the Tucker Library alleges it began with a complaint from another patron.
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February 18, 2026 at 5:49 PM
The full internal affairs report about a police officer who confronted a transgender woman about her bathroom use at the Tucker Library alleges it began with a complaint from another patron.
The trial is expected to last four to seven days.
Trial begins for driver who caused 5-year-old’s death
Seven years ago, Michelle Wierson slammed into a vehicle with her Volkswagen on Midway Road at South Candler Street in Decatur. The crash fatally injured 5-year-old Miles Jenness, a Winnona Park stude...
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February 18, 2026 at 3:24 AM
The trial is expected to last four to seven days.
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Stephen Colbert said that the FCC and CBS - which is in no way a compromised or complicit organization - wouldn’t allow him to broadcast an interview with Democratic State Rep James Talarico. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/a...
Colbert Doesn’t Give an FCC About Calling Out CBS
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February 17, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Stephen Colbert said that the FCC and CBS - which is in no way a compromised or complicit organization - wouldn’t allow him to broadcast an interview with Democratic State Rep James Talarico. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/a...
Drivers on some roads in Decatur will notice lower speed limits. The speeds were reduced on College Avenue, Scott Boulevard, South Candler Street, Clairemont Avenue and Commerce Drive.
Lower speed limits on state routes go into effect in Decatur
Drivers on some roads in Decatur will notice lower speed limits. The speeds were reduced on College Avenue, Scott Boulevard, South Candler Street, Clairemont Avenue and Commerce Drive.
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February 17, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Drivers on some roads in Decatur will notice lower speed limits. The speeds were reduced on College Avenue, Scott Boulevard, South Candler Street, Clairemont Avenue and Commerce Drive.
Table reads are often done behind closed doors and kept under wraps until a show is released, but the Avon Theater is hosting a rare performance for charity involving several credited actors.
Avon Theatre hosts table read of ‘The Princess Bride’
Table reads are often done behind closed doors and kept under wraps until a show is released, but the Avon Theater is hosting a rare performance for charity involving several credited actors.
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February 17, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Table reads are often done behind closed doors and kept under wraps until a show is released, but the Avon Theater is hosting a rare performance for charity involving several credited actors.
DeKalb County police are trying to find multiple drivers accused of being involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash on Feb. 3.
DeKalb Police seek drivers accused of fatal hit-and-run
DeKalb County police are seeking multiple drivers involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash on Feb 3. The victim, Karizma Love, was struck by several vehicles on I-85.
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February 17, 2026 at 6:39 PM
DeKalb County police are trying to find multiple drivers accused of being involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash on Feb. 3.
UPDATE
Sequoyah Middle has new principal following ICE controversy
A new principal is taking the lead of Sequoyah Middle School following a recent controversy regarding an alleged silencing of a teacher discussing the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in a cla...
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February 16, 2026 at 9:06 PM
UPDATE
The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an inmate found unresponsive in his cell Sunday.
DeKalb Sheriff’s Office investigates death of inmate
The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an inmate found unresponsive in his cell Sunday. It is the first reported inmate death of 2026. Last year, the sheriff reported eight i...
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February 16, 2026 at 8:29 PM
The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an inmate found unresponsive in his cell Sunday.
Incredible photos by Dean Hesse.
Stone Mountain Park festival celebrates Year of the Horse
Visit the Lunar New Year Festival for a cultural journey through Asia. Expect crafts, foods, dances and an illuminating parade showcasing Lunar New Year traditions.
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February 16, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Incredible photos by Dean Hesse.
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Kristi Noem: "When it gets to Election Day, we've been proactive to make sure we have the right people voting, electing the right leaders to lead this country."
February 14, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Kristi Noem: "When it gets to Election Day, we've been proactive to make sure we have the right people voting, electing the right leaders to lead this country."
This is going to get messy.
DeKalb moves to renovate schools that made closure list
On the eve of Feb. 11, the DeKalb County School District began revealing its preliminary building scenario that would close 27 of its 138 schools if finalized in late fall.
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February 13, 2026 at 1:22 AM
This is going to get messy.
Covering small own government is such a rare thing for media organizations to do these days. We're so grateful that reader support provides these opportunities.
Avondale Estates moves toward restructuring public comment
Avondale Estates commissioners on Wednesday signaled they are likely to formalize new rules for public comment. A majority favored clearer structure, earlier speaking opportunities and fewer live exch...
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February 12, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Covering small own government is such a rare thing for media organizations to do these days. We're so grateful that reader support provides these opportunities.
The City Schools of Decatur’s kindergarten through second grade utilization study, which will determine how the district should address the current enrollment decline, may be delayed until the district’s next strategic plan, scheduled for 2028.
Decatur Schools postpones K-2 study; ECLC coming in 2027
The City Schools of Decatur’s kindergarten through second grade utilization study, which will determine how the district should address the current enrollment decline, may be delayed until the distric...
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February 11, 2026 at 7:06 PM
The City Schools of Decatur’s kindergarten through second grade utilization study, which will determine how the district should address the current enrollment decline, may be delayed until the district’s next strategic plan, scheduled for 2028.
