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Brittany Hall (left) and Celeste Owens were both arrested this week in connection with the disappearance of 8-year-old Amari Hall. The child's body was found Tuesday morning.
Charges upgraded to murder for mother who reported 8-year-old missing
Voters in the Nov. 30 runoff election will decide whether Andre Dickens (left) or Felicia Moore becomes the new Atlanta mayor.
A behind the scenes look at the Atlanta mayor’s race
During an online meeting, DeKalb County residents are asked to comment on the county's 10-year Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan at 6 p.m. Dec. 9. (Courtesy of DeKalb County)
DeKalb asks for parks & rec views on Dec. 9
During Dunwoody's "Holiday Lights" on Dec. 1 at the Brook Run Park playground, 4770 N. Peachtree Road, Dunwoody, the "Souper Bowl of Caring" will begin to collect nonperishable food for those in need. (Courtesy of Dunwoody)
‘Souper Bowl of Caring’ in Dunwoody begins Dec. 1
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Trees Atlanta is helping the city of Doraville plant trees on Dec. 4 and 11. To help Trees Atlanta, order their Holiday Greeting Cards at treesatlanta.org/holiday. With each $25 donation, a year-old shade tree is planted by Trees Atlanta in honor of the recipient, and they will receive a Holiday Card illustrated by local artist R. Land. (Courtesy of Trees Atlanta)
Doraville seeks volunteers to plant trees during December
Gardener Lian Ngia seen Monday, Nov. 15, 2021 in his garden at Decatur’s Kitchen Garden at Legacy Park. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Decatur garden allows refugees to grow food from their homeland
August 20, 2021 - Kennesaw, Ga: Buford wide receiver Tobi Olawale (4) celebrates his receiving touchdown with running back Victor Venn (6) during the second half against North Cobb at North Cobb high school Friday, August 20, 2021 in Kennesaw, Ga.. Buford won 35-27. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Maxwell playoff projections heading into Quarterfinals
040316 ROSWELL, GA: Names and dates line the voluminous records at the Church of Latter Day Saints Family History Center, where people come to research their family's genealogy. Family History Center at 500 Norcross Street in Roswell. For Helen Cauley feature on Geneaology - Family Trees. (Parker C. Smith/Special)
Genealogists should be mindful of big events that alter trajectories
This is a screenshot from the Stonecrest City Council meeting in April.
Federally charged mayor takes shot at Stonecrest leaders during long meeting
C.J. Andrews (right) checks in voters at Park Tavern located at 500 10th St. NE in Atlanta on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021. (John Spink / John.Spink@ajc.com)
Today is last day to vote early in Atlanta mayoral runoff, other races
Frisco is one of the dogs available for free adoption at LifeLine Animal Project's animal shelters during Black Friday.
Free pets to get new homes at Black Friday adoption events
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Brittany Hall (left) and Celeste Owens were both arrested in connection with the disappearance of 8-year-old Amari Hall. The child's body was found Tuesday morning.
Mother, partner arrested after 8-year-old Gwinnett girl found dead
As funds dwindle, DeKalb to halt assistance program for renters, landlords
Resiliency marks 10 months since DeKalb toddler’s kidnapping, safe return
Grant allows metro Atlanta city to double number of police officers
Top row, left to right: YT Bell, Jamie Carroll, Awet Eyasu and Susan Hood. Bottom row, left to right: Laura Hopkins, Debra Johnson and Beverly Burks.
‘It’s right on time’: Clarkston becomes majority women-led city after elections
Man gets life in prison in 2018 DeKalb fatal stabbing of friend over $125
COVID-19 killed 4 times as many Georgia cops as violence, accidents
Townhome project in Stonecrest gets nod despite residents’ concerns
This is a rendering of townhomes that could come to Stonecrest.
Townhome project in Stonecrest gets nod despite residents’ concerns
Maxwell summary after Second Round
Avondale Estates has new tree map
Jewish groups to present events in Atlanta, Dunwoody in December
Daniel and Shellane Brown of Woodstone Bakery and Cafe. / Courtesy of Woodstone Bakery and Cafe
Woodstone Bakery & Cafe opening at Trilith and more dining news from the week
Preserve family stories by joining a Genealogy writing group
DeKalb County district files charges against former school police officer
Decatur budgets $125K for COVID-19 tests for unvaccinated city employees
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Education
Students at Barksdale Elementary try out the school's recent gift of 24 new bikes. The donation also came with helmets and a curriculum to teach riding basics.
New course puts kids on bikes
Atlanta Board of Education Chairman Jason Esteves, shown at a news conference in January, said the Buckhead cityhood proposal would bring uncertainty to Atlanta families and the school district. STEVE SCHAEFER/ AJC FILE PHOTO
Atlanta school board opposition to Buckhead City emerges as a top priority
If your child previous to COVID was a bouncy, chatty 10 year old and now she is withdrawn and quiet, behaviors should be addressed. As in anything in parenting, over-reactive alarm causes more harm than good. Instead of sounding the emergency broadcasting system siren on max volume within your home, try calm assertion. Instead of driving junior straight to the therapist's office, try talking with him first, says a former family therapist. (File photo)
Opinion: Asking teachers to teach and become therapists is misguided
Fulton County Schools' Superintendent Mike Looney urged students to stay home after the Thanksgiving break if they are sick. VANESSA McCRAY/AJC FILE PHOTO
Fulton County Schools reminds sick students to stay home after break
Politics
Michael Langford took an active role in mayoral elections for decades in Atlanta. He was a neighborhood activist and businessman known for getting out votes.
Michael Langford, influential political organizer, community activist, dead at 63
Atlanta Board of Education Chairman Jason Esteves, shown at a news conference in January, said the Buckhead cityhood proposal would bring uncertainty to Atlanta families and the school district. STEVE SCHAEFER/ AJC FILE PHOTO
Atlanta school board opposition to Buckhead City emerges as a top priority
Voters in the Nov. 30 runoff election will decide whether Andre Dickens (left) or Felicia Moore becomes the new Atlanta mayor.
A behind the scenes look at the Atlanta mayor’s race
November 2, 2021 Atlanta: Voters surge the machine first thing in the morning at Park Tavern located at 500 10th Street NE in Atlanta on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021. Normally, a wide-open vote for Atlanta mayor would take center stage in the metro area on Election Day. But low early turnout, a high number of undecided voters, and major competition for attention from Game Six of the World Series could scramble the outcome. Voting began Tuesday morning in elections for Atlanta mayor and city leaders across Georgia as voters hoped for short lines and no problems. Election Day will be closely watched in Fulton County, which covers most of the city of Atlanta. (John Spink / John.Spink@ajc.com)
Georgia voting law drives rejections of absentee requests made too late
This Diana Fritillery was photographed by former Lt. Gov. Pierre Howard.
OPINION: Butterflies give Pierre Howard a new way to make an impact
Atlanta Keisha Lance Bottoms took to Twitter again on Thanksgiving Day 2021 to share a photo of some holiday fare.
‘Bullying works’: Atlanta mayor avoids Thanksgiving mac and cheese
Crime
Two men and a boy were injured in a shooting in northwest Atlanta on Sunday afternoon.
Shooting in NW Atlanta injures boy, 2 men
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A child died at a Douglas County gas station Saturday afternoon.
Douglas County deputies investigating after child dies at gas station
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Atlanta firefighters responded to a fire underneath an overpass on Cheshire Bridge Road on Saturday.
WATCH: Atlanta firefighters tackle another Cheshire Bridge Road overpass fire
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A vehicle went up in flames Saturday afternoon, resulting in two people becoming trapped.
3 injured after gas fumes, smoke ignite car in Gwinnett County, fire officials say
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Escapee from Rockdale County jail captured after 12 hours
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Man killed in motorcycle crash on I-85 at Cheshire Bridge Road
Khalis Eberhart, 5, was shot in the chest after another child at a South Fulton residence found an unsecured gun and fired the weapon Thursday night, police said.
South Fulton girl, 5, dies after being shot at apartment
A man was found shot to death Saturday morning near Lenox Square.
Man found shot dead along road near Lenox Square
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