Sept. 25, 2013: Metro Atlanta Headlines
Atlanta councilwoman agrees to fine in ethics case; Decatur PD arrest woman in stolen car case; Sandy Springs school kicks off fundraising campaign, and more as Patch rounds up the top stories for...
View ArticleFive Things: Short Bursts of Activity for Your Family
We’re all pressed for time, so we know it can seem overwhelming (and sometimes even impossible) to get your family active for 60-minutes a day. Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and
View ArticleNorth Druid Hills Road Panera Bread Robbed at Gunpoint
DeKalb Police are seeking the suspects who robbed the Panera Bread on North Druid Hills Road on Monday. According to a DeKalb Police report, one of the restaurant's employees arrived at work on Monday...
View ArticleDeKalb 3rd Annual International Food & Musical Festival Set for Oct. 19
DeKalb County Interim CEO Lee May and Super District 7 Commissioner Stan Watson announce the return of the DeKalb International Food and Music Festival on Oct. 19, noon to 6 p.m. at Northlake Mall,...
View ArticleMetro Atlanta's Jobless Rate Drops to 8% in August
The unemployment rate is down nearly 1 percent from a year ago.
View ArticleAtlanta Celebrity Sightings: Who Have You Seen?
This week, "Mockingjay," the third in the "Hunger Games" series, "Fast & Furious 7," and "Dumb and Dumber To" have all been shooting in Atlanta.
View ArticleWhy School Peanut Bans Keep Changing
Reports of severe allergic reactions have spiked, but that doesn’t mean your kid’s PB&J’s are banned.
View ArticleThe Ultimate Game Day Dip
Here's an awesome recipe that'll have everyone coming back for seconds on game day.
View ArticleNews Nearby: Tucker Cityhood Viability Gains Momentum
‘Positive tone’ and compelling case praised at Tucker 2014 Community Meeting.
View ArticleLosing the Braves is Blow to Community and Identity
Patch Voices Nearby: A Grant Park resident and longtime Atlanta Braves fan experiences a wide range of emotions following this week's surprise announcement.
View ArticleBig Jackpots Could Make Lotto Tickets a Hot Item This Weekend
The largest prize up for grabs is a $149-million jackpot, which could be won on Friday.
View ArticleEverything You Ever Wanted to Know About Franchise Fees, But Were Afraid to Ask.
If you know the meaning of “Wonk”, this is going to qualify me! There are regular comments floating around that if a city is created, they will raise your franchise fees, and force the common ordinary...
View ArticleInspections: 100 for Sagamore; Lounge at 77
Patch rounds up some recent health inspection scores for restaurants in and around the North Druid Hills and Briarcliff communities.
View ArticleDeKalb Pet Owners Get Free Veterinary Services
Pet owners can attend "Healthy Pets DeKalb" on Saturday, November 16th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Shoal Creek Park II, 3643 Glenwood Road in Decatur. The event will offer more than 400 free...
View ArticleSkeletal Remains Uncovered, Police Identify House and Jury Renders Boating...
A look at top stories from Patch sites across Georgia.
View ArticlePot Stuffed in Teddy Bear, Thieves Steal Hair Curlers and 'Shooting Birds' on...
Some of the strange stuff cops in north Georgia have faced.
View ArticleMan Shot, 2nd Hurt After Leaving Clairmont/I-85 Restaurant
Victim was part of group of men who had eaten at Waffle House.
View ArticleThe Army Has a Staffing Problem – Everyone Is Inked
Army recruits face a strict new tattoo policy, posing the question whether there are enough ink-free bodies out there to protect the United States.
View ArticleThe Best Mobile Apps to Get Your Family Organized
Here are the best digital tools for organizing your family's schedule.
View ArticleMap: Where Are Grandchildren Living With Grandparents?
The number of grandchildren living with their grandparents spiked during the Great Recession. The map below shows a estimate across town of the number of grandparents living with their grandchildren...
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