Jim Baskett
The 2015 City Commission elections will be one that brings major changes to the city’s elected leadership. Mayor Jim Baskett, elected in 1995, confirmed last month that he isn’t seeking another term. Now Mayor Pro Tem ...
This story has been updated. Decatur Mayor Jim Baskett has released the following statement about the upcoming city elections. I do not plan to seek reelection. I have had the great honor of serving on ...
The city of Decatur released a statement on Friday afternoon about recent protests in the city. Entitled “Statement on civic space in Decatur,” it addressed the city’s role as the county seat of DeKalb County and ...
Activists protesting recent shootings of black suspects by police officers decided on Sunday to storm local restaurants to air their grievances during brunch. The business owners responded by calling the police. Protesters entered Sweet Melissa’s, ...
During Decatur Mayor Jim Baskett’s State of the City Speech last night, he announced that the city is pursuing legislation that would exempt the city’s seniors from paying city taxes. “We’re asking the general assembly ...
Decatur Mayor Jim Baskett will give his annual “State of the City” address tonight, Jan. 27, at 6 pm. Last year, Baskett had a very upbeat message about the city, saying everything was “just great,” ...
DeKalb County CEO Lee May’s State of the County speech was laden with Biblical references. He stood in front of a banner that read, “A New Covenant with the People of DeKalb.” “Proverbs tells us, ...
Decatur City Commissioners held a short meeting on Monday, Jan. 5, where they reappointed Mayor Jim Baskett and Mayor Pro Tem Kecia Cunningham. Unlike Avondale Estates, where the mayor is elected, in Decatur the mayor ...
A new year means some housekeeping items are in order for the Decatur City Commission. Decatur City Commissioners will meet on Jan. 5 and will select the mayor and mayor pro tem for 2015. The ...
This story has been updated. Organizations working toward the creation of new cities in DeKalb County are finalizing their maps before a Nov. 15 deadline set by the state Legislature. Mary Kay Woodworth, with LakesideYES, ...