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Confederacy Group Sues Georgia Park for Planning an Exhibit on Slavery and Segregation

Disney · Stone Mountain

Confederacy Group Sues Georgia Park for Planning an Exhibit on Slavery and Segregation

67% Center coverage: 69 sources

By CHARLOTTE KRAMON STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. (AP) — The Georgia chapter of a Confederacy group filed lawsuits this week against a state park with the largest Confederate monument in the country, arguing officials broke state law by planning an exhibit on ties to slavery, segregation and white supremacy. Related Articles Dealers’ advice on cheap used cars: Buy them while you still can How people are celebrating, protesti…See the Story

Multiple People Injured After Truck Crashes During Dunwoody Fourth of July Parade

Parade · Dunwoody

Multiple People Injured After Truck Crashes During Dunwoody Fourth of July Parade

100% Center coverage: 4 sources

Multiple children and one adult have been rushed to the hospital after a truck crash during the annual Dunwoody Fourth of July parade.See the Story

Family Searching for Answers After Deadly Shooting of DeKalb County Father

DeKalb County, Georgia · DeKalb County

Family Searching for Answers After Deadly Shooting of DeKalb County Father

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

Loved ones are asking anyone who may know who shot and killed the 22-year-old father at an apartment complex to speak with police.See the Story

Dunwoody Woman Accused Massage Therapist of Assault, Finds Other Alleged Victims

Coverage: 2 sources

A metro Atlanta woman is sharing her story after a man was charged with sexually assaulting her during a massage. She learned just this week that there are other victims.Terrebonne, Quebec · Terrebonne See the Story

St. Landry Parish School Board Approves $1,000 Pay Raise for All District Employees

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

St. Landry Parish School District board members approved a $1,000 pay raise for all district employees Thursday night, passing the motion in a 5 to 3 vote.Many of these employees, including custodians, cafeteria staff, paraprofessionals, and bus drivers, earn between $16,000 and $25,000 a year, according to the district's pay scale, making them some of the lowest paid workers in the system.The raise was recommended by the district's finance comm…Dunwoody · Dunwoody See the Story

Decatur Land Trust offers affordable condos in historic Oakhurst building

Developed by Toll Brothers, Park 108 is a move-in ready condominium community that includes a range of modern, loft-style studio, one-and two-bedroom floorplans. All feature oversized windows, wide-plank hardwood flooring and a sought-after location within the City of Decatur school district and across the street from the East Lake MARTA station. The Decatur Land Trust wants to make home ownership more affordable. It has created a program to fac…Decatur, Georgia · Decatur Read Article

Surcey ties for 38th at GSGA Women's Amateur Championship

Cartersville golfer Christina Surcey carded rounds of 76-78-77 and a 231 total (15-over par) this past Monday through Wednesday to tie for 38th place at the 2025 Georgia State Golf Association Women’s Amateur Championship at Dunwoody Country Club.Dunwoody · Dunwoody Read Article

Man shocked while trying to steal copper from Dunwoody electrical box, police say

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

“Guess crime doesn't always pay... and sometimes it really hurts.”Dunwoody · Dunwoody Read Article

Dekalb County Arrest Report 7/4/25 - Discover Dade

Inmates booked into the Detention Center within the last 24 hours. EDWARDS, JERRY Booking #: 60650 Booking Date: 07-04-2025 – 12:52 am Charges: FAILING TO APPEAR (TRAFFIC Bond: $500 View Profile >>> BROCK, KEELAN Booking #: 63696 Booking Date: 07-03-2025 – 11:04 pm Charges: POSSESS CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE POSSESS MARIJUANA 1ST POSSESS DRUG PARAPHERNALIA Bond: $8500 View Profile >>> HILL, JOSEPH DANIEL Booking #: 62315 Booking Date: 0…DeKalb County, Georgia · DeKalb County Read Article

Dunwoody increases some property taxes while maintaining rate

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The Dunwoody City Council approved the city’s 2025 property tax rate June 30, maintaining a 3.04-mill levy.Taxes · Dunwoody Read Article

Keri Hilson: Hits, Hiatus, and Her Harmony Restored

Keri Lynn Hilson (born December 5, 1982) is an American singer and songwriter born and raised in Decatur, Georgia. She began her musical career as a songwriter and backing vocalist for other artists under the wing of record producer Anthony Dent in 2002. At the age of 14, Hilson secured a record deal with the girl group D’Signe, who disbanded without any releases. She attended Oxford College of Emory University while contributing to material fo…Decatur, Georgia · Decatur Read Article