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State of Gwinnett : Chairman Charlotte Nash addresses past woes, bright...
By David Pendered Gwinnett County commission Chairman Charlotte Nash laid her cards on the table Wednesday in her “State of the County” address. Gwinnett County commission Chairman Charlotte Nash...
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Astronaut’s visit, kids’ space dreams boost Fernbank and NASA
Astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson pictured in the cupola of the International Space Station. (Credit: NASA) By Ben Smith Midway through last week’s brutality and mayhem, 200 people got a radically...
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Standing up for DeKalb’s homeless animals, they wear and see red
By Ben Smith Fritz the rescue dog got shooed from last week’s DeKalb County Board of Commissioners meeting, marking yet another bad day for homeless animals in DeKalb and the humans who are rabid for...
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After assassination, Brown family seeks peace and truth amid more loss
By Ben Smith Brandy Brown-Rhodes and her siblings lost their police captain father to a dramatic execution-style hit in the driveway of his home in a southeastern suburb of Atlanta. They lost their mom...
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DeKalb church helped anchor Antoinette Tuff through the pain
By Ben Smith Nine miles due east of the school where she became a worldwide hero for talking down a gunman who had fired at police, Antoinette Tuff showed up Sunday at the church where she has said...
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No quit in football team of Atlanta immigrants
By Ben Smith Down 41-0 at halftime Friday night, the Cross Keys Indians could have easily folded. They had every reason to be discouraged: They haven’t had a winning season since 1994. They haven’t won...
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DeKalb County’s interim CEO outlines plan to restore pride, performance
By David Pendered DeKalb County interim CEO Lee May delivered a State of the County Address Thursday in which he promised a bright future while acknowledging his temporary seat in the county’s top...
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What to do with a rabid cat
By Ben Smith A cat resembling the rabid kitty that attacked my wife. Until you’ve been chased by an animal that’s foaming at the mouth, you haven’t really experienced the terror of rabies. Recent...
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Tucker-Northlake business leaders to add walk, bike paths as part of planned...
By David Pendered Business leaders near Tucker and Northlake Mall in north DeKalb County have expanded their effort to strengthen their historic commercial center and make it more friendly for walking...
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If you parent a teen, listen to this expert on Georgia law
By Ben Smith To celebrate turning 18, J. Tom Morgan walked into a tavern, purchased and downed a pitcher of beer and a pile of oysters. It was all legal back in 1972. Today, an 18-year-old who did that...
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Incorporation pushes unwanted marriages on DeKalb neighborhoods
By Ben Smith In north-central DeKalb County, my home is among thousands in the crosshairs of cityhood movements and proposed annexations. Count me among the otherwise sensible DeKalb County residents...
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