Lakeside Names New Girls' Basketball Coach
Lakeside has named its new varsity girls' basketball coach – science teacher Sheila Asher. Asher also sponsors the school's National Honor Society chapter. She teaches human anatomy and physiology and...
View ArticleCentury Center May Join New City of Brookhaven
Chamblee leaders are concerned about a reported plan to annex Century Center into the new city of Brookhaven.Chamblee already has a plan in place
View ArticleCelebrate Global Smurfs Day (Sponsored)
The world is about to get a whole lot smurfier. Ambassadors from 28 countries are painting the town blue today as they kick off the second-annual Global Smurfs Day by spreading that irrepressible...
View ArticlePolice Release Identity of Pedestrian Killed in North Decatur Road Accident
DeKalb County police have released the identity of the pedestrian who was struck by a truck and killed while crossing North Decatur Road on Thursday morning. Jianchang Wu, 59, was believed to be...
View ArticleCentury Center Petitions to Join Brookhaven
The owners of Century Center filed a petition on Friday with the city of Brookhaven to be annexed into the newly created city.
View ArticleTop Stories: Ellis Indicted; Police Hero Honored; Sheep in Chastain Park
The top stories of the week as they appeared on your local Patch.
View ArticleNews Nearby: Burglars Hit Eight Decatur Homes in Three Weeks
By RALPH ELLISThe Decatur Police Department on Friday urged residents to take measures to stem an outbreak of daytime burglaries.Police said eight break-ins have occurred since May 30 in the Winnona...
View ArticleEmory Village's Ink & Elm Hiring
Ink & Elm will be hosting an open application event for all front- and back-of-house positions on Thursday, June 27th from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm and on Friday, June 28th from noon until 5:00 pm....
View ArticleHow & Why to Blog on Patch
This post was reported and written by Jaimie Cura.One of my favorite Patch pastimes it talking to readers on why blogging on Patch is so great.<
View ArticleFood Network Make Right Call in Dropping Paula Deen?
In the wake of celebrity chef Paula Deen’s Friday firing from the Food Network hours after
View ArticleThey Used to Make Bombs in North Druid Hills?
Along your morning commute you might drive past The Conservatory at Druid Hills on North Druid Hills Road. Or you occasionally drive golf balls at Grand Slam Golf & Baseball on the same road. It's...
View ArticleDruid Hills Charter Cluster Petition to Be Ready Next Month
A petition to start a cluster of charter schools around Druid Hills High and its feeder schools could be ready by next month, Druid Hills Middle School said over the weekend. A petition, created by the
View ArticleLeafmore Burglars Disguised as Gas Company Workers?
The victim of a burglary in the Leafmore community this month told DeKalb County police he noticed suspects possibly posing as gas company employees before the crime was committed.The victim, who lives...
View ArticleUpdate: Ellis Speaks To Employees, Denies Wrongdoing
Indicted DeKalb CEO Burrell Ellis made his first extended public appearance on Monday since his indictment last week.Ellis held a stakeholder meeting with county employees, in which DeKalb spokesperson...
View ArticleNew County Workforce Development Office Attracts 700-Plus to Jobs Fair
Wednesday, June 12, marked the date the Workforce Development Jobs Fair opened its doors at 774 Jordan Lane in North Decatur with a ribbon-cutting ceremony helmed by DeKalb County CEO Burrell...
View ArticleSt. Pius X Athlete Named MVP of U16 FIBA Americas Cup
St. Pius X Catholic High School rising junior Asia Durr was named the Most Valuable Player at the FIBA Americas Cup Tournament on Sunday as the United States U16 Women’s Basketball Team captured the...
View ArticleWhat's Your Favorite Summer Memory? (Sponsored)
What is your favorite summer memory? Close your eyes and think back—where were you and who was with you? How old were you? Were you the fastest in the neighborhood at chasing down the ice cream man?...
View ArticlePost Your Yard Sale For Free and Patch Will Send Shoppers Your Way
Fill out this easy form and Patch will build an interactive map of garage sales, yard sales and estate sales in our community. Be sure to share the details of what you'll have for sale in the form.
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