45 DeKalb County Schools identified as low-performing, eligible …
Dec 3, 2024 · DeKalb County, GA — Dozens of DeKalb County schools have been identified as low-performing and parents there are eligible for private school vouchers through a state program called the Georgia Promise scholarship. According to Decaturish media partner Atlanta News First, 45 schools in DeKalb County have been identified as low performing.That’s about 33 percent of all schools in DeKalb County.
Dec. 3 runoff results: Nicole Massiah, LaDena Bolton elected to …
Dec 12, 2024 · Nicole Massiah defeated Andrew Bell, pulling down 76% of the vote to become DeKalb County’s next District 3 commissioner. She replaces Larry Johnson, who left his post in an unsuccessful bid to become DeKalb County CEO.
Early voting begins on Oct. 15 for the general election
Oct 10, 2024 · To request an absentee ballot online, click here.To download the application, click here.The application can also be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections, 4380 Memorial Drive, suite 300, Decatur, GA 30032. Voters must now provide a Georgia driver’s license, Georgia ID card number, or a copy of another form of ID when applying for an absentee ballot.
UPDATE: Smoke from chemical plant fire clears in DeKalb, faint …
Sep 30, 2024 · For the full story (subscription required), click here.. The city of Atlanta sent out this update at 2:15 p.m. While we are receiving reports that the Conyers, Georgia fire is producing smells in Atlanta as far as East Point, College Park, Dekalb County, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and beyond, the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department (AFRD) has been actively conducting air ...
DeKalb committee recommends increasing proposed water rate …
This story has been updated. DeKalb County, GA — For the last several months, the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners has been considering raising water rates by 6 percent annually over the next three years. But the DeKalb Public Works and Infrastructure Committee during its Dec. 3 meeting asked the administration to amend that proposal to an increase of 8 percent annually over the next 10 ...
DeKalb County announces holiday sanitation schedule, tax …
Nov 21, 2024 · DeKalb County, GA — DeKalb County, and some of the cities, have announced its holiday sanitation schedule for next week. Here is the full press release from the county: In observance of Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, Nov. 28, sanitation collection service for residential customers will be based on the following revised collection schedule:
Decatur resident and local actor known for playing Scrooge passes …
Dec 5, 2024 · Atlanta, GA — Atlanta’s theater community is mourning the loss of actor and Decatur resident Chris Kayser, who passed away on Dec. 3. He was 75. No cause of death was given, but an obituary published by Arts ATL noted he was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2022.. Kayser played many parts during his four-decade career with Alliance Theatre, but he is best-known for his portrayals of ...
Decatur Police respond to shooting on Feld Avenue – Decaturish
Decatur, GA — Decatur Police responded to a shooting in the 200 block of Feld Avenue around 5:55 p.m. Nov. 26. The victim died from his injuries and a suspect was arrested. “An adult male resident of the location was found to be suffering from a gunshot wound,” Lt. John Bender said.
Dear Decaturish - In support of Nicole Massiah for DeKalb County ...
As a long-time resident of DeKalb County, where I’ve raised my children, I am deeply committed to improving our community. We’ve dealt with too much bureaucracy and unnecessary hurdles, and quite excuses when we the people ask why can’t our part of the county receive the economic development investments that the northern county has seen.
DeKalb County’s new water billing system confuses customers
Jan 24, 2024 · This story has been updated. DeKalb County, GA — DeKalb County rolled out a new water billing system with little fanfare, and it caught many customers off guard. The county announced the new system on Jan. 23 via Facebook. The new billing system is called enQuesta.