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09/23/2024

Decatur wins over Arabia Mountain in regional matchup.

The Decatur Bulldogs defeated the Arabia Mountain Rams 41-6 in a high school football game on Sept. 20 that put

09/23/2024

More than 700 County residents will soon have the opportunity to participate in a free, year-long pilot program designed to divert food scraps from landfills and create reusable compost.

More than 700 DeKalb County residents will soon have the opportunity to participate in a free, year-long pilot program designed

09/23/2024

Summer experiences turned into blues song at camp.

Summer experiences turned into blues song at camp At the beginning of summer, little did children attending a local summer

09/23/2024

College football, NFL football, high school football, and fantasy football are in full swing for those of us who enjoy such things.

Autumn is my favorite time of the year, especially in the Atlanta and North Georgia area. Trees change colors, the

09/20/2024

St. Pius defeats Southwest DeKalb in overtime thriller for first place in Region 5-4A.

On Sept. 19, the St. Pius Golden Lions were victorious over the Southwest DeKalb Panthers after a Panthers’ two-point conversion

09/20/2024

The college football season is several weeks in, and DeKalb alumni continue to make plays and rack up stats and wins for their new teams – highlighted by several stout defensive performances in recent weeks.

The college football season is now several weeks in, and DeKalb alumni continue to make plays and rack up stats

09/20/2024

DeBerry’s office will be joining hundreds of facilities around the country, as well as the Department of State, in hosting Passport Day on Sept. 28 as a national acceptance and outreach event.

DeKalb County residents needing a new or renewed passport will have the opportunity to expedite the process during an upcoming

09/19/2024

Southwest DeKalb scored 70 points in each of its first two Region 5-4A games and St. Pius put up 47 and 55 in its first region matchups. The DeKalb-foes will kick off this week's slate of games tonight at Godfrey Stadium.

The Southwest DeKalb Panthers kick start week six of the high school football season in DeKalb County by hosting the

09/19/2024

Doraville highlights Java Saga located on Buford Hwy.

Officials with the city of Doraville said the city is shining a spotlight on its local businesses, celebrating the many

09/18/2024

Dunwoody sweeps in cross country meet.

Dunwoody High School had a clean sweep of the week five DeKalb County cross country meet on Sept. 17 at

09/17/2024

Redan, Southwest DeKalb, Marist, St. Pius, and Decatur were the winners from week five, while several DeKalb teams lost one-score games despite their comeback efforts.

Despite a rainy Sept. 13, five DeKalb high school football teams picked up wins behind strong offensive showings. Redan, Southwest

09/17/2024

With September being National Su***de Prevention Month, nonprofit CHRIS 180—which provides trauma-informed behavioral health services—will work with QPR Institute to provide free online interactive webinars.

A local nonprofit is teaming up with an institute that specializes in training others to help prevent su***de for free

09/16/2024

St. Pius gets their second regional victory against Druid Hills.

On a rainy Sept. 13, the St. Pius X Catholic High School Golden Lions defeated the Druid Hills Red Devils

09/16/2024

Firefighters and other first responders from metro Atlanta completed a one-mile climb in commemoration of the 23rd anniversary of the September 11 attacks.

Several ceremonies were held on Sept. 11 to commemorate the victims and first responders who risked and lost their lives

09/16/2024

A that runs through the city of and parts of County has been contaminated due to a burning mulch pile that witnesses said was “three stories high.”

A river that runs through the city of Atlanta and parts of DeKalb County has been contaminated due to a

09/13/2024

Southwest DeKalb looks to return to former glory.

The Southwest DeKalb High School football team is looking to return to their former glory under the tutelage and coaching

09/12/2024

Officials with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta are asking for the public’s cooperation later in September as they prepare for a move that they say will be “a significant logistical feat.”

Officials with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta are asking for the public’s cooperation later in September as they prepare for a

09/12/2024

Miller Grove pitcher Amiyah Morrison school records.

The assault on the Miller Grove High School and DeKalb County fast pitch records continued Sept. 10 when Wolverine pitcher

09/12/2024

High school football stadiums in DeKalb will play host to 12 home games, including four Thursday night games.

High school football stadiums in DeKalb County will play host to 12 home games during week five of the 2024

09/11/2024

Beard devised a scheme to obtain money and property from the city for private use, including using city funds to pay for personal luxury travel expenses and two machine guns.

City of Atlanta’s former Chief Financial Officer Jimmie “Jim” Beard has been sentenced to federal prison for a multi-year scheme

09/11/2024

A County School District (DCSD) teacher who worked at Stone Mountain Middle School has been arrested by Gwinnett County police for child molestation and other crimes involving a child.

A DeKalb County School District (DCSD) teacher who worked at Stone Mountain Middle School has been arrested by Gwinnett County

09/10/2024

A candidate who will be included in the 2024 presidential race on ballots will soon be making a campaign stop in Clarkston.

A candidate who will be included in the 2024 presidential race on Georgia ballots will soon be making a campaign

09/10/2024

Chamblee to host third annual chalk walk.

City of Chamblee officials are encouraging people to attend its third annual chalk walk and artist market on Sept. 21

09/10/2024

The Druid Hills Red Devils won the program’s first region contest in four years, with five other DeKalb teams joining them in the winners' column.

High school football teams from DeKalb picked up six wins in week four of the high school football season, despite

09/09/2024

Tucker mounts Lithonia in first regional game of the season.

On a rainy Sept. 6 at Hallford Stadium, the Tucker Tigers’ ground game and defense helped get the win over

09/09/2024

A Clarkston man has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering his stepmother over the pending sale of his childhood home.

A Clarkston man has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering his stepmother over the pending sale of his

09/06/2024

Officials said the renovations going on at each recreation center are due to flooring issues.

Both of Brookhaven’s recreation centers will be closed to the public while repairs and renovations are being made. The recreation

09/06/2024

DeKalb alums can be spotted on Southeastern Conference (SEC) teams and contenders around the country throughout the 2024-25 college football season.

DeKalb alums can be spotted on Southeastern Conference (SEC) teams and contenders around the country throughout the 2024-25 college football

09/06/2024

The Southwest DeKalb Panthers scored on the opening kickoff before cruising to a 70-0 victory over the Clarkston Angoras in the first meeting between the two DeKalb County high school football programs since 1979. https://thechampionnewspaper.com/southwest-dekalb-roars-past-clarkston-70-0-for-first-region-win/

The Southwest DeKalb Panthers scored on the opening kickoff before cruising to a 70-0 victory over the Clarkston Angoras in

09/05/2024

Dunwoody sweeps in cross country.

Dunwoody High Schools’ boys’ and girls’ cross country varsity teams swept the races at the third DeKalb County regular season

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The Champion is the official legal organ and newspaper of record for DeKalb County, Georgia. Published each Thursday, The Champion is the most award-winning weekly newspaper in Georgia and for the 10th consecutive year has been awarded a First Place in General Excellence by Georgia Press Association.