Tyler Estep
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‘Nobody wants to help us’: Ukrainians, supporters rally in Atlanta
Distraught, hands shaking, Olena Muchak pulls out her cellphone. → Read More
DeKalb health department closing last mass COVID-19 vaccination site
The DeKalb County health department will close its only remaining mass COVID-19 vaccination site this weekend. → Read More
DeKalb ordinance would mandate safe storage of guns
A DeKalb County commissioner has introduced a local ordinance that would mandate the safe and secure storage of firearms, a measure he said would help address preventable gun deaths and stem the tide of violent crime. → Read More
Georgia fans flock to Atlanta, confident ahead of showdown with Alabama
They descended upon Atlanta, set up shop in the Gulch and the Home Depot Backyard and over near the Vine City MARTA station. Booze and cigar smoke mingled with that odd mix of country, hip-hop and classic rock that you only find at tailgates. → Read More
Georgia fans flock to Atlanta, confident ahead of showdown with Alabama
They descended upon Atlanta, set up shop in the Gulch and the Home Depot Backyard and over near the Vine City MARTA station. Booze and cigar smoke mingled with that odd mix of country, hip-hop and classic rock that you only find at tailgates. → Read More
DeKalb extends water disconnection moratorium for two more months
DeKalb County now plans to end its long-standing moratorium on water service disconnections on Sept. 1. → Read More
South Korean president visits Georgia battery plant, touts economic ties
South Korean President Moon Jae-in visited an electric vehicle battery factory in Georgia on Saturday to help tout clean energy and how the state is poised to be a major player in the industry. → Read More
DeKalb to offer walk-up vaccinations, no appointment necessary
Starting next week, the DeKalb County Board of Health will offer walk-up COVID-19 vaccines. → Read More
More details released on 7-year-old Georgia boy’s coronavirus death
The boy was unresponsive before being taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. A rapid COVID-19 test conducted at the hospital came up positive, Wessinger said. The boy was not believed to have had any pre-existing conditions. “Every COVID-19 death we report is tragic, but to lose someone so young is especially heart-breaking,” Dr. Lawton Davis, director of the Coastal Health… → Read More
DeKalb elections worker tests positive for COVID-19
A temporary employee in the DeKalb County elections office tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday — a development that will likely delay the certification of local results from June 9’s primary election. → Read More
BREAKING: Confederate monument in Decatur appears to be coming down
The Confederate monument in the Decatur square appeared to be coming down late Thursday night. → Read More
DeKalb police adds ‘duty to intervene’ policy
DeKalb Police Chief Mirtha Ramos said the department added the formal policy last week. → Read More
Metro Atlanta voters weigh in on key local races
Voters across metro Atlanta went to the polls Tuesday to weigh in on local races for commission, sheriff and more. → Read More
Which metro Atlanta counties have extended voting hours (and where)?
A number of metro Atlanta counties have extended voting hours Tuesday night following a tumultuous start to the day’s voting. → Read More
DeKalb completes investigation of complaints about $61M sewer contract
A losing bidder for a $61 million sewer contract had made allegations surrounding the bidding process for the contract. → Read More
DeKalb to distribute 18 tons of food to struggling families Friday
Food will be distributed at sites in Panthersville and Clarkston. DeKalb officials said each package will include 20 pounds of fruits and vegetables and 10 pounds of chicken. → Read More
More free COVID testing at DeKalb County church today
The event will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. at The House of Hope Atlanta, located at 4650 Flat Shoals Parkway in Decatur. Testing is free and open to everyone — but pre-registration is required. → Read More
Local leaders brace for pandemic’s impact on sales tax-funded projects
Many Georgia counties and cities depend on SPLOST collections to fund important projects like road work, new schools and libraries. → Read More
BREAKING: DeKalb County issues stay-at-home order
DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond issued the new order late Friday. → Read More
Coronavirus pauses processing of Georgia weapons carry licenses
The judicial emergency put in place Saturday by Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold Melton orders courts across the state to “suspend all but essential court functions” until at least mid-April. → Read More