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Alarmingly, users of the CDC’s website began to post about a purge of documents and information weeks ago.
02/17/2025

Alarmingly, users of the CDC’s website began to post about a purge of documents and information weeks ago.

A fixture of health research and education right here in DeKalb County may be under threat from President Donald Trump’s

The opening round of the GHSA 2024-25 state basketball playoffs will feature more than 15 teams from DeKalb in the openi...
02/17/2025

The opening round of the GHSA 2024-25 state basketball playoffs will feature more than 15 teams from DeKalb in the opening round.

The opening round of the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) 2024-25 state basketball playoffs will feature 18 teams from DeKalb

Tucker defeats Marist in regional tournament.
02/14/2025

Tucker defeats Marist in regional tournament.

On Feb. 13, in a game that determined seeding for the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) 4A boys’ state basketball

ARC was awarded $3 million in federal funding to improve safety and access at school communities in the city of Brookhav...
02/14/2025

ARC was awarded $3 million in federal funding to improve safety and access at school communities in the city of Brookhaven, Clayton County, and Spalding County.

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) was awarded $3 million in federal funding to improve safety and access at school communities

Park Pride—which works with communities to establish and improve parks and greenspace—has awarded more than $3 million i...
02/13/2025

Park Pride—which works with communities to establish and improve parks and greenspace—has awarded more than $3 million in grants this year, with two parks in DeKalb County receiving funds for projects.

Park Pride officials said they are bringing the green to some of the metro-Atlanta area’s most historically disinvested communities through

Tamirah Dix won the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL). Antwania Massey won the Rick Perkins Award.
02/13/2025

Tamirah Dix won the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL). Antwania Massey won the Rick Perkins Award.

Georgia Piedmont Technical College (GPTC) announced the winners of its annual awards on Jan. 29. Tamirah Dix, a health information

DeKalb basketball ready for the playoffs.
02/12/2025

DeKalb basketball ready for the playoffs.

On Feb. 11, DeKalb County School District entered 12 basketball teams into the GHSA State Playoffs with a possibility of

Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) held a town hall with local nonprofit leaders discussing the freeze and any future free...
02/12/2025

Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) held a town hall with local nonprofit leaders discussing the freeze and any future freezes.

President Donald Trump’s administration temporarily paused all federal grant and loan funding on Jan. 27 before rescinding the memo on

Check out how some in County are honoring Black History Month this year:
02/11/2025

Check out how some in County are honoring Black History Month this year:

February has been celebrated as Black History Month in the U.S. since 1976 during the nation’s bicentennial, according to blackhistorymonth.gov.

Greenforest downs McNair on Senior Night.
02/10/2025

Greenforest downs McNair on Senior Night.

The Greenforest Eagles’ boys’ high school basketball team took home a senior night victory against the McNair Mustangs in an

“The grant from Delta Community will help residents of the Villages of East Lake achieve financial health ...".
02/10/2025

“The grant from Delta Community will help residents of the Villages of East Lake achieve financial health ...".

East Lake Foundation received a $10,000 grant from Delta Community Credit Union on Jan. 29 to assist with the Resident

New funding opportunities for entrepreneurs, the creation of a new cultural and hub, and projects are part of Decide...
02/07/2025

New funding opportunities for entrepreneurs, the creation of a new cultural and hub, and projects are part of Decide Development Authority’s (DDDA) plans for this year, according to DDDA President Dorian DeBarr.

New funding opportunities for entrepreneurs, the creation of a new cultural and economic hub, and redevelopment projects are part of

Dunwoody wins wrestling area title.
02/06/2025

Dunwoody wins wrestling area title.

The Dunwoody Wildcat wrestling team added another trophy to the shelf on Feb. 1 via an eleven-point (226.5-215.5) win over

Redan greats inducted into Hall of Fame.
02/05/2025

Redan greats inducted into Hall of Fame.

On Feb. 2, Redan High School officials honored several former athletes by inducting them into the Redan Athletic Hall of

"🏫💙 Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students is a top priority! School administrators are addressing concerns ...
02/05/2025

"🏫💙 Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students is a top priority! School administrators are addressing concerns about immigration raids and their impact on families. Read more about their efforts to support students during uncertain times.

📖 Read the full article
Let’s stand together for our students! ✊🏽💙

As word spread of thousands of immigration-related arrests over the last weekend in January, school officials and staff began responding

Officials with the County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit and with the U.S. Marshals recently announced the arrest of t...
02/03/2025

Officials with the County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit and with the U.S. Marshals recently announced the arrest of two new suspects in the investigation into the killing and armed robbery of a rideshare driver in Decatur last year.

Officials with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit and with the U.S. Marshals recently announced the arrest of two

Dunwoody introduces SaveStations.
01/31/2025

Dunwoody introduces SaveStations.

The city of Dunwoody is installing life-saving devices in public parks that are designed to provide immediate assistance in the

MARTA gives glimpse into the future.
01/30/2025

MARTA gives glimpse into the future.

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) along with Council for Quality Growth and support from sponsors held State of

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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.