Lawrence's Cafe Moving from Buford Highway to Decatur
Buford Highway is losing one of its ethnic restaurants. Lawrence's Cafe is moving from the relatively grungy but long-celebrated stretch of diverse eating establishments to downtown Decatur early next...
View ArticleSt. Pius Football Crushes Dawson County, Will Face Hart County
With Thanksgiving approaching both basketball teams lifted the lid on their seasons, while football advanced in the state playoffs. Football continues to sit in the No. 7 spot in the Atlanta...
View ArticleCarjacking Suspect Sought; Buford Highway Mainstay Is Leaving; Half Marathon...
The top metro Atlanta stories for Monday, Nov. 19, 2012.
View ArticlePHOTOS: Lakeside Boys, Girls Basketball Faces Carver
Thanks to photographer Travis Hudgons for offering up these photos.
View ArticleUncle Maddio's Pizza House Expanding to Northlake
I've written a bit about the struggling commercial corridor up there in Northlake. (Northlake Festival Shopping Center and such.) I was just up there yesterday, however, eating a little Panda Express...
View ArticleSanta Arrives At 9:45 A.M. On Black Friday at North DeKalb Mall
Santa Claus is a regular visitor to area malls. In the Decatur and Avondale Estates area, he will arrive at 9:45 a.m. on Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving) at North DeKalb Mall. The first thing...
View ArticleDeveloper Looking to Build 16 Townhomes on Briarcliff Road
A Henderson Mill developer hopes to build 16 townhomes on about 2.5 acres near the intersection of Lavista and Briarcliff roads. Minerva, based on Henderson Mill Road, wants to develop the land it...
View ArticleThose Explosions You Heard Monday Night? Hindu Diwali Celebration
Several local community Facebook groups were atwitter with activity Monday night after residents heard what they thought were explosions in the area. But no need to worry. Patel Plaza, the fast-growing...
View ArticleAPD Motorcycle Crash; Stone Mountain Fires City Manager; Capitol's Christmas...
The top 10 stories from metro Atlanta for Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012.
View ArticleNews Nearby: Police Searching for Missing Woman
DeKalb County police is seeking assistance in locating a missing 85-year-old Chamblee woman who may suffer from Alzheimer's Disease. Doris Bonds was last seen around 11 a.m. on Tuesday morning leaving...
View ArticleEmory Offering Free Parkinson's Screening Day
Are you concerned about developing Parkinson’s disease? The Parkinson’s & Movement Disorders Program at Emory University will offer a Free Parkinson’s Screening Day on Friday, Dec. 7. Parkinson’s...
View ArticleJimmy John's Sandwiches Headed for Toco Hill
Another popular fast-casual brand is coming to Toco Hill. Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches will soon open in Toco Hills Promenade, according to Tomorrow's News Today. From the story: Champaign,...
View ArticleCopper Thieves Strike Midtown; Santa Hits Buckhead; Don't Drive Too Slow In...
The top stories from metro Atlanta for Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012.
View ArticleThanksgiving Closures, Service Changes
Here are the Thanksgiving closings for government and public schools in DeKalb County: DeKalb County Government buildings closed Thanksgiving day and Friday, Nov. 23. Reopens Monday, Nov. 26. Garbage:...
View ArticleHow to Make Thanksgiving Crafts
Before the turkey is in the oven, the dining room table is set and your family is on their way, making Thanksgiving and fall crafts is a fun way to pass the time. You probably have most of the...
View ArticleHas The Shopping Season Gotten Out Of Control?
They've become such a part of the American economic scene their names are instantly recognizable: Black Friday. Cyber Monday. And the more recent addition, Small Business Saturday, which tries to make...
View ArticleHow to Track Down the Hottest Toys
Santa’s awesome, but he doesn’t always deliver the hottest toys of the season on demand to the North Druid Hills-Briarcliff area, no matter how nicely we ask. If the kids – or wannabe kids – in your...
View ArticleEnter Patch's 'Deck the House' Contest For a Chance to Win $100,000
We’re launching our annual Deck the House Contest to find the most over-the-top holiday decorations in America—the best “decked” house in the country—the one home so spectacularly decorated that...
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