The Week in Review
Merry Hills Homeowner Confronts Burglars in the Act: Confrontations like this seem like they might be on the rise. Be careful. Burglaries in certain communities in the North Druid Hills-Briarcliff area...
View ArticleAssociation: Burglary Duo Targets, Distracts Elderly Woman
A burglar distracted an elderly North Briarcliff woman while his partner robbed her home Wednesday, the North Briarcliff Civic Association said. The association sent the following note out to its...
View ArticleVideo Tutorial: Post Your Announcement on Patch for Free
Have you ever sent a press release to the editor of your Patch site and wondered when it was going to post? How about sent him or her a birth announcement or perhaps an obit (which are published free...
View ArticlePOLL: Do You Plan to Shop, Dine at Emory Point?
Emory Point, the major mixed-use development next to Emory University, is coming together. Retailers like Jos A. Bank and restaurants such as Marlow's Tavern are already open with additional places set...
View ArticleHolcomb Calls For 'Green' Initiatives, Projects
State Rep. Scott Holcomb, D-Atlanta, is hoping to start a discussion on 'green' initiatives and projects in his House District 81. Entitled Green 81, Holcomb said, "I believe in sustainable practices...
View ArticleNeighbor Shoots Burglary Suspect Fleeing Merry Hills Home
A Merry Hills man stopped a burglary last week after he confronted two men fleeing his neighbor's home and shot one of them in the leg, DeKalb County police said. The man told police he confronted the...
View ArticleSafety Concerns at Sandy Springs School, Decatur Special Election, Local...
The top 10 stories from metro Atlanta for Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013.
View ArticleViewfinder: Atlanta Symphony at Evansdale Elementary
Members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra paid a visit to Evansdale Elementary on Tuesday morning, Jan. 22, as part of their Musicians in Schools program. "This is one of our favorite things to do,"...
View ArticleDeKalb Workforce Development Moving to North Decatur
DeKalb Workforce Development has solidified plans to relocate to a new facility at 751 DeKalb Industrial Way, Decatur. The agency expects the move to take place late February through early March 2013....
View ArticlePOLL: How Do You Rent Movies?
Once again, bad news in the movie rental business. Blockbuster announced Tuesday it was canning 3,000 workers and shutting down a few hundred more stores as it dies a slow death at the hands of digital...
View ArticleOak Grove Market Keeps Chicken Nachos Tradition
Hundreds of people have been passing around a Saporta Report story on Oak Grove Market's chicken nachos tradition on Saturdays. From the story: The line eventually wrapped three-quarters of the way...
View ArticleGas Pipeline Controversy at PDK; Midtown Carjacking Arrest; Local Student...
The top 10 stories from metro Atlanta for Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013.
View ArticleNorthlake Mall Looking for Office Administrator
Looking for a job? Northlake Mall is searching for an office administrator. They want someone with three to five years administrative experience preferably, according to the job posting on Simon...
View ArticleSt. Pius X Peer Program Receives National Attention
St. Pius X Catholic High School is pleased to announce that the Lion Leader Program was recently designated as a Certified Peer Program by the National Association of Peer Program Professionals...
View ArticleSt. Pius X Announces Academic Achievements
The Office of Academics at St. Pius X Catholic High School recently announced several academic accolades for both students and faculty. Included in the achievements were the valedictorian and...
View ArticleAre School Schedules Fair to Students, Parents?
Several metro Atlanta school systems have been tackling the complicated issue of school schedules recently, treading into a topic that's sure to upset many parents. The Atlanta Public School System...
View ArticleSeven Hens 'Delivers Tasty Chicken Cutlet'
Remember when we told you about Seven Hens, the new schnitzel restaurant in North Decatur? Well, the joint is already earning plaudits from fans, including a critic at Creative Loafing. From a review...
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