http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/ Latest articles for the Dekalb section at ajc.com. en-us Copyright 2009 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:28:46 GMT 2009-11-20T22:28:46Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/dekalb-executive-branch-criticized-206457.html?cxtype=rss_dekalb DeKalb County commissioners just put the finishing touches on their new form of government, and they already want to scrap it. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:55:55 GMT ttagami@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/dekalb-executive-branch-criticized-206457.html Ty Tagami 2009-11-20T10:55:55Z http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/mass-swine-flu-vaccination-205690.html?cxtype=rss_dekalb Pregnant women, healthcare workers and others in priority risk groups for swine flu can get vaccinated Saturday in DeKalb County. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:07:55 GMT ttagami@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/mass-swine-flu-vaccination-205690.html Ty Tagami 2009-11-19T23:07:55Z http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/suspect-in-athens-murder-204777.html?cxtype=rss_dekalb The man taken into custody following a standoff with police in Decatur is the main suspect in the murder of an Athens woman. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:47:07 GMT kswartz@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/suspect-in-athens-murder-204777.html Kristi E. Swartz Mashaun D. Simon 2009-11-19T21:47:07Z http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/dekalb-home-invasion-suspects-203938.html?cxtype=rss_dekalb Police arrested a man and a woman on charges they invaded a DeKalb County home and led police on a chase. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:15:24 GMT mmatteucci@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/dekalb-home-invasion-suspects-203938.html Megan Matteucci 2009-11-19T17:15:24Z http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/dekalb-ceo-chief-of-202046.html?cxtype=rss_dekalb The chief of staff for DeKalb County CEO Burrell Ellis has resigned. Philippa Brown resigned due to medical issues, Ellis said in a statement released by his office. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:47:17 GMT apstevens@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/dekalb-ceo-chief-of-202046.html Alexis Stevens 2009-11-17T22:47:17Z http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/police-search-for-car-201504.html?cxtype=rss_dekalb Police are searching for a car that caused a DeKalb County crash that left one person dead and three injured. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:15:37 GMT mmatteucci@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/police-search-for-car-201504.html Megan Matteucci 2009-11-17T22:15:37Z http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/church-preschool-evacuated-after-201525.html?cxtype=rss_dekalb Firefighters evacuated a DeKalb County church and its preschool after a construction crew hit a nearby gas main Tuesday morning. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:56:11 GMT lhartstein@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/church-preschool-evacuated-after-201525.html Larry Hartstein 2009-11-17T17:56:11Z http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/dekalb-police-under-fire-200389.html?cxtype=rss_dekalb About 10 DeKalb County police officers were shot with a Taser Monday as part of their training as the department prepares to add the 50,000-volt stun guns to its arsenal. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:04:19 GMT mmatteucci@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/dekalb-police-under-fire-200389.html Megan Matteucci 2009-11-17T12:04:19Z http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/1-student-injured-when-200338.html?cxtype=rss_dekalb One child was hospitalized when a pair of DeKalb County school buses collided Monday afternoon, authorities said. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:01:49 GMT mgarner@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/1-student-injured-when-200338.html Marcus K. Garner 2009-11-16T23:01:49Z http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/county-studies-transportation-and-200295.html?cxtype=rss_dekalb Anyone with an interest in the long-term re-development of the area along North Druid Hills Road can participate in a DeKalb County Department of Transportation study that continues tonight. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:01:08 GMT ttagami@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/county-studies-transportation-and-200295.html Ty Tagami 2009-11-16T22:01:08Z http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/dekalb-police-car-flips-198996.html?cxtype=rss_dekalb A DeKalb County police car flipped over Sunday night while chasing a pair of armed robbery suspects, police said. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:05:14 GMT mgarner@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/dekalb-police-car-flips-198996.html Marcus K. Garner 2009-11-16T03:05:14Z http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/dekalb-police-to-carry-199138.html?cxtype=rss_dekalb About 1,000 Tasers will soon hit the DeKalb County streets, marking the second time the police department has carried the stun guns. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:26:42 GMT mmatteucci@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/dekalb-police-to-carry-199138.html Megan Matteucci 2009-11-16T02:26:42Z http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/3rd-dunwoody-bank-robbery-196656.html?cxtype=rss_dekalb Police are looking  for a man who robbed a Dunwoody bank late Thursday morning. Dunwoody police spokesman Sgt. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:14:31 GMT mgarner@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/3rd-dunwoody-bank-robbery-196656.html Marcus K. Garner 2009-11-13T23:14:31Z http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/clarkston-ordinances-cloud-outcome-196565.html?cxtype=rss_dekalb Howard Tygrett left Clarkston City Hall on Nov. 3 convinced he was the new mayor. After all, he got more votes than each of the other candidates and, he said, warm congratulations from outgoing Mayor Lee Swaney. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:06:14 GMT http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/clarkston-ordinances-cloud-outcome-196565.html Special 2009-11-13T21:06:14Z http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/lawmaker-wants-tougher-school-195467.html?cxtype=rss_dekalb A DeKalb County lawmaker is proposing a crackdown on ethics in the county school system. Rep. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:26:08 GMT ttagami@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/lawmaker-wants-tougher-school-195467.html Ty Tagami 2009-11-12T22:26:08Z http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/dekalb-police-looking-for-192700.html?cxtype=rss_dekalb Police are searching for a white car that was involved in a deadly hit and run accident Tuesday night, killing a woman on North Decatur Street. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:20:21 GMT mmatteucci@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/dekalb-police-looking-for-192700.html Megan Matteucci 2009-11-11T16:20:21Z http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/former-chorus-teacher-pleads-192327.html?cxtype=rss_dekalb A former Southwest DeKalb High chorus teacher pleaded not guilty Monday to charges he allowed male students to perform a lewd dance on female students. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:16:12 GMT lhartstein@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/former-chorus-teacher-pleads-192327.html Larry Hartstein 2009-11-10T23:16:12Z http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/police-brass-to-visit-192336.html?cxtype=rss_dekalb DeKalb County's top police brass will visit a neighborhood south of Eastlake Thursday to hear from residents. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:48:33 GMT ttagami@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/police-brass-to-visit-192336.html Ty Tagami 2009-11-10T22:48:33Z http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/dekalb-lawmakers-hold-town-191057.html?cxtype=rss_dekalb State lawmakers from DeKalb County will host a town hall-style meeting on the county's north side on Thursday to discuss any topic. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:51:12 GMT ttagami@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/dekalb-lawmakers-hold-town-191057.html Ty Tagami 2009-11-09T18:51:12Z http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/court-order-reveals-details-190401.html?cxtype=rss_dekalb A court order declaring a missing Atlanta couple dead provides more details pointing to a suspect as their likely killer and dispels notions that they disappeared on their own, a newspaper reports. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:36:56 GMT http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/court-order-reveals-details-190401.html 2009-11-09T10:36:56Z