This story has been updated. Decatur, GA — The Decatur City Commission plans to hold public hearings to consider opting out of the new statewide floating homestead exemption established in House Bill 581. The city will hold public hearings on Jan. 21 at noon and 7:30 p.m., and Feb. 3 at 6:45 p.m. Voters across Georgia approved a referendum on Nov. 5, …

Dec 18, 2024 · By Atlanta News First staff. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Atlanta Braves and Gray Media have agreed on a multi-year partnership starting in 2025 for Gray to simulcast 15 regular season games alongside FanDuel Sports Network, the Braves’ rightsholder partner. The 15 regular season games will be spread across the season, and selected games will be announced at a later date.

Dec 16, 2024 · Tucker residents are serviced by DeKalb County. Here is the full press release from DeKalb County: In observance of Christmas Day on Wednesday, Dec. 25, and New Year’s Day on Wednesday, Jan. 1, sanitation service for residential customers will be based on a revised holiday schedule as follows:

Dec 29, 2024 · By Patrick Quinn, Atlanta News First. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond will leave office at the end of December, ending an eight-year stint as leader of the state’s fourth most populous county. “It’s been quite a journey here as DeKalb County CEO during a great recession.

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 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.

Jan 7, 2025 · Atlanta, GA — Georgia officials are preparing for winter weather, which is expected to arrive this Friday, Jan. 10, creating conditions that could last through the weekend. So far, Atlanta Public Schools, DeKalb County Schools and City Schools of Decatur haven’t announced any plans to close. Schools typically close for winter weather due to …

Jan 6, 2025 · This story has been updated. Decatur, GA — Run With the Dogs, an annual 5k race supporting student-athletes at Decatur High and Beacon Hill Middle, returns on Jan. 25. This will be the 21st Run With the Dogs event, and it will start at Beacon Hill Middle.

DeKalb County, GA — DeKalb County Schools is conducting a survey to inform us of its upcoming school redistricting efforts. To take the survey, click here.. DeKalb County is about to embark on the biggest redistricting push in over a decade. The school district calls its redistricting efforts the Student Assignment Project, and staff say …

This story has been updated. Decatur, GA — MARTA Police responded to a fatal shooting involving three individuals and a bus driver on Jan. 3. around 6:30 p.m. at the Decatur station. MARTA Police said three suspects were involved and the bus driver died from his injuries. Two of the suspects are in custody, and MARTA Police are searching for the third.