5+ hour, 56+ min ago  (790+ words) Establishing a foundation of financial stability is top priority for the new leadership team at Decatur Book Festival. "The word of the year is sustainability," said Bailee Yarbrough, the festival's new executive director. "My biggest responsibility is making sure the…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (467+ words) Trader Joe's is planning three new stores in Georgia, including an anticipated location in Decatur, as well as in Johns Creek and near Augusta. On Wednesday, a spokesperson confirmed the California-based grocer has plans for a store in Decatur "in…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (736+ words) About 40 former and current residents of Decatur rallied Friday afternoon in support of a local historic designation for about 3 acres of vacant land that constitutes the only passive green space left in downtown Decatur. City Schools of Decatur owns the…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (185+ words) A third Alabama player is transferring to Georgia Tech for the 2026 season. Noah Carter, a 6-foot-4, 243-pound linebacker, intends to transfer to Tech, On3 reported Saturday. Carter spent two seasons with the Crimson Tide. saw ot tseb-driht eht s'maet selkcat .relkcat…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (140+ words) A second former member of the Alabama Crimson Tide is transferring to Georgia Tech. Offensive lineman Joseph Ionata intends to play for the Yellow Jackets, according to On3. Ionata spent two years with the Tide and would be joining former Alabama…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (222+ words) On Monday, Georgia Tech picked up one of its biggest transfers of the Brent Key era. Jaylen Mbakwe, a sophomore at Alabama, will play for the Yellow Jackets in 2026, according to multiple reports. Mbakwe was a 5-foot-11, 190-pound two-way player…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (683+ words) Bitter cold and a biting wind did not discourage thousands from flocking to Decatur on Tuesday evening to get a glimpse of emissaries for peace. Bundled in blankets and jackets, many gatherers said they were happy to wait hours to…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago  (407+ words) The City Schools of Decatur Board of Education has agreed to slow down its school utilization process, bringing relief to some parents and other community members. In response to feedback at community meetings, board members agreed at a retreat last…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (541+ words) DeKalb County sought to bring that circular goodness to Druid Hills" North Decatur Road and its intersections with Oakdale Road and Springdale Road. North Decatur is a two-lane and is lined with houses in this stretch. Fitting circles inside of…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1480+ words) Book lovers gathered Saturday for the 20th anniversary of the Decatur Book Festival. More than 100 authors sat on roughly four dozen panels held at the First Baptist Church of Decatur, Marriott Conference Center, Decatur Library and outdoor stages. A street fair…...