Mariann Martin
By Mariann Martin, contributor Ryan Gainey was a world-famous garden designer, a poet and a writer, a man who could weave almost magical spells over plants and flowers. But at his memorial on Wednesday night, ...
This story has been updated. By Mariann Martin, contributor After five days of protests, hundreds of signs demanding justice, and thousands of chanting voices, the streets of Atlanta have mostly returned to normal, filled with ...
By Mariann Martin, contributor Officials said the investigation into the firing of Decatur High media clerk Susan Riley is concluded, but have not provided any additional details. The School Board and Superintendent David Dude did ...
By Mariann Martin, contributor After a lengthy and sometimes heated discussion, the Kirkwood Neighbors’ Organization voted against supporting a liquor license for the Morris Restaurant and Lounge. The application to sell liquor at the long-time ...
By Mariann Martin, contributor Decatur High School seniors say they use alcohol at higher rates than students in DeKalb County, in Georgia and across the rest of the country. In a self-reported survey, about 45 ...
By Mariann Martin, contributor More than 100 supporters chanted, held signs, shared stories and shivered in the chilly morning air Monday as they gathered to voice their support for a beloved Decatur High School media ...
By Mariann Martin, contributor Despite a request by a local neighborhood association to wait to approve new speed limits without additional changes, city commissioners unanimously approved lowering the speed on three streets in the Decatur ...
By Mariann Martin, contributor Decatur city officials would like to change the method they use to determine speed limits, as a way to make city streets safer for pedestrians and bikers. In a presentation to ...
This story has been updated. By Mariann Martin, contributor A $75 million GO bond referendum to fund school construction and renovation projects for Decatur schools easily passed in Tuesday’s election. Voters also re-elected incumbent city ...