Dena Mellick
By Dena Mellick, Associate editor A California priest, known nationally for his work with gangs in the poorest Catholic parish in Los Angeles, spoke at a Decatur church Sunday night. Father Greg Boyle, a Jesuit ...
By Dena Mellick, Associate editor Half Price Books opens in Decatur this week with a four-day celebration. The nearly 7,000-square foot bookstore opens its doors Thursday, Aug. 25, and employees will offer prizes and discounts ...
By Dena Mellick, Associate editor Pickleball, a sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and ping pong, is picking up fans in the city of Decatur. Decatur Active Living Program Supervisor Portia Langley brought the sport ...
By Dena Mellick, Associate editor David Robert King is known around Decatur as a teacher, working in special education at Decatur High School. But he’s also a singer/songwriter who has performed at venues including Nashville’s Bluebird Café, The ...
By Dena Mellick, Associate editor There’s a new physical therapist in town, but it’s not your typical physical therapy office. Athletes’ Potential opened in Decatur at the end of February at 533 West Howard Ave., ...
By Dena Mellick, Associate editor An eco-friendly baby store that offers lactation support to nursing mothers is opening in Kirkwood this month. Happy Mango will open its doors Wednesday, March 9 at 1996 Hosea L. ...
This story has been updated. By Dena Mellick, Associate editor A new Asian fusion restaurant has been added to the list of businesses moving into Decatur’s newly-renovated Suburban Plaza. Bill Stogner, Senior Vice President with ...
By Dena Mellick, Associate editor The owners of Ebrik Coffee Room in downtown Atlanta are opening a second location in Decatur. The coffee shop will be going in at 309B East College Ave. between Arepa ...
By Dena Mellick, Associate editor The co-owner of COREBODY Decatur is explaining more about the decision to close the gym after 13 years. Mark Benerofe owned the gym on West Howard Avenue with co-owner and trainer ...