Month: September 2014
The city of Decatur recently received an annexation petition from property owners with land along East Ponce de Leon, DeKalb Industrial Way, Laredo, Pine Street and Rio Circle. According to a copy of the petition Decaturish ...
The Centers for Disease Control has confirmed that a patient in the U.S. has tested positive for the Ebola virus. CDC put out a press release this afternoon confirming the diagnosis. CNBC reported that the ...
The owner of The Market in Avondale had planned to open this month in Avondale’s Tudor Square building, but a dispute over a building permit has delayed the project. The Market will take over the ...
This story has been updated. By Kim Hutcherson, contributor Construction is set to begin on a series of “high priority” bike lane projects that will change Midtown commutes for cyclists and drivers alike. Dedicated bicycle ...
This story has been updated. Drop by the Independent Distilling Company on East College and it’s likely that Michael Anderson will be there, tending to giant, boiling vats of water and mash. He wears a ...
Avondale Estates is warning about more potential traffic delays due to the filming of a television show for the USA Network. There were intermittent road closures on Clarendon Avenue from Clarendon Place to Wiltshire Drive ...
Elected officials in Avondale Estates will hold a special called work session on Oct. 1 to discuss the city’s annexation plans. Mayor Ed Rieker called the work session after a tense Sept. 22 meeting where ...
There were two big events in Decatur this weekend, both of which benefited charities. The Madison Avenue Soapbox Derby raises money to help needy children in Decatur. The fourth annual Oakhurst derby race was held ...
By Kim Hutcherson, contributor The City of Atlanta may be tweaking its tree ordinance to get more flexibility for its Tree Preservation Fund. The Fund would be allowed to buy property to be preserved as ...
People who want to vote in the Nov. 4 general election have until next Monday, Oct. 6, to register to vote. The Nov. 4 general election will decide several important races, including: – The governor’s ...