http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/ Latest articles for the Dekalb section at ajc.com. en-us Copyright 2010 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:59:50 GMT 2010-02-10T10:59:50Z en-us Copyright 2010 http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/two-dead-in-assisted-295534.html?cxtype=rss_dekalb Two people were killed in a fire at a DeKalb County assisted care home, authorities said. One person died at the scene of the fire from burns, and a second person was taken to an area hospital, later dying from burn injuries, DeKalb fire spokesman Capt. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:47:30 GMT mgarner@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/two-dead-in-assisted-295534.html Marcus K. Garner 2010-02-10T06:47:30Z http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/mixed-reaction-on-marta-295216.html?cxtype=rss_dekalb MARTA's decision to brand its train line into Doraville "yellow" has stirred quiet debate among some  within Atlanta's growing Asian-American community. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:51:52 GMT cboone@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/mixed-reaction-on-marta-295216.html Christian Boone 2010-02-10T01:51:52Z http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/dekalb-court-officials-budget-295235.html?cxtype=rss_dekalb Karen Dunmore's son was killed a year ago by an SUV. She relies on the victim-witness staff at the DeKalb County Courthouse and prosecutors who are pushing resolve the case. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:43:04 GMT mmatteucci@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/dekalb-court-officials-budget-295235.html Megan Matteucci 2010-02-09T23:43:04Z http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/dekalb-commission-rejects-ceo-295323.html?cxtype=rss_dekalb Trying to make his case in an ongoing political battle, DeKalb County's CEO said Tuesday that police officers and firefighters will have to be laid off if the commission doesn’t raise taxes. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:09:56 GMT mmatteucci@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/dekalb-commission-rejects-ceo-295323.html Megan Matteucci 2010-02-09T23:09:56Z http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/police-seek-suspect-who-294422.html?cxtype=rss_dekalb Doraville police are looking for a domestic violence suspect they say escaped when officers were attacked by, and shot an armed man. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:58:24 GMT mmorris@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/police-seek-suspect-who-294422.html Mike Morris 2010-02-09T22:58:24Z http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/congressman-hosts-small-business-295121.html?cxtype=rss_dekalb U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) will host a forum to help small businesses access state and federal resources. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:50:45 GMT mmatteucci@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/congressman-hosts-small-business-295121.html Megan Matteucci 2010-02-09T21:50:45Z http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/oglethorpe-university-celebrates-175th-294891.html?cxtype=rss_dekalb Oglethorpe University officials announced two events that will formally launch the commemoration the Brookhaven institution's 175th anniversary. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:47:08 GMT ldiamond@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/oglethorpe-university-celebrates-175th-294891.html Laura Diamond 2010-02-09T18:47:08Z http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/dekalb-cop-woman-shot-294234.html?cxtype=rss_dekalb One man was killed and two other people wounded -- including a DeKalb County police officer -- in a domestic dispute at a Stone Mountain apartment complex. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:59:16 GMT mgarner@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/dekalb-cop-woman-shot-294234.html Marcus K. Garner 2010-02-09T10:59:16Z http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/man-killed-in-dekalb-294475.html?cxtype=rss_dekalb A man was killed early Tuesday in a shootout that DeKalb County police said was possibly drug-related. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:25:40 GMT mmorris@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/man-killed-in-dekalb-294475.html Mike Morris 2010-02-09T10:25:40Z http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/mistrial-declared-in-murder-293825.html?cxtype=rss_dekalb A DeKalb County judge on Monday declared a mistrial after jurors deadlocked in their deliberations on the murder case against a Dunwoody woman who shot and killed her husband two years ago. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:31:20 GMT brankin@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/mistrial-declared-in-murder-293825.html Bill Rankin 2010-02-09T04:31:20Z http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/parents-want-schools-chief-293817.html?cxtype=rss_dekalb The DeKalb County schools superintendent stared straight ahead Monday night as parents and teachers asked him to return his $15,000 raise. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:48:20 GMT mmatteucci@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/parents-want-schools-chief-293817.html Megan Matteucci 2010-02-09T01:48:20Z http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/coroner-no-investigation-into-293531.html?cxtype=rss_dekalb The DeKalb Medical Examiner's Office said it will not pursue an investigation into the death of a 25-year-old man who died during a sleep study at EmoryHealthcare. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:38:09 GMT cchneider@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/coroner-no-investigation-into-293531.html Craig Schneider 2010-02-08T21:38:09Z http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/residents-can-join-in-293996.html?cxtype=rss_dekalb Decatur is inviting residents to join a focus group to learn more and offer their opinions on city spending for the upcoming budget year. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:37:24 GMT ahunt@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/residents-can-join-in-293996.html April Hunt 2010-02-08T20:37:24Z http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/federal-grants-to-pay-293976.html?cxtype=rss_dekalb Federal money will help fund renovations to a DeKalb County fire station on Constitution Road this year. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:35:49 GMT ahunt@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/federal-grants-to-pay-293976.html April Hunt 2010-02-08T20:35:49Z http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/chinese-new-year-celebration-293977.html?cxtype=rss_dekalb A traditional Chinese New Year celebration will be held in Chamblee this weekend. The Year of the Tiger festival will feature a dragon dance, drum and dance performances, arts and crafts, food an even a Chinese opera performance. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:34:35 GMT ahunt@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/chinese-new-year-celebration-293977.html April Hunt 2010-02-08T20:34:35Z http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/decatur-talk-to-focus-293995.html?cxtype=rss_dekalb The DeKalb History Center will focus on the history of ranch houses at presentation next month in Decatur. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:33:14 GMT ahunt@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/decatur-talk-to-focus-293995.html April Hunt 2010-02-08T20:33:14Z http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/stone-mountain-to-launch-294008.html?cxtype=rss_dekalb Stone Mountain will hold a groundbreaking this weekend for a long-awaiting streetscape improvement project to its downtown corridor. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:31:46 GMT ahunt@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/stone-mountain-to-launch-294008.html April Hunt 2010-02-08T20:31:46Z http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/lithonia-police-chief-resigns-292591.html?cxtype=rss_dekalb Lithonia Police Chief Willie Rosser submitted his resignation today, effective immediately. Rosser, 53, did not say why he he was quitting. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 01:50:34 GMT cboone@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/lithonia-police-chief-resigns-292591.html Christian Boone 2010-02-06T01:50:34Z http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/student-brings-gun-to-292357.html?cxtype=rss_dekalb A student brought an unloaded gun to Decatur High School on Friday, according to a note from the school principal sent to parents. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:47:42 GMT apstevens@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/student-brings-gun-to-292357.html Alexis Stevens 2010-02-05T22:47:42Z http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/jury-adjourns-before-reaching-291304.html?cxtype=rss_dekalb A DeKalb County jury adjourned for the evening Thursday before reaching a verdict in the murder trial of a 47-year-old Dunwoody housewife who said she killed her wealthy husband in self-defense. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:46:32 GMT brankin@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/jury-adjourns-before-reaching-291304.html Bill Rankin 2010-02-05T00:46:32Z