Ellis announces re-election bid in DeKalb

DeKalb County CEO Burrell Ellis announced Wednesday that he will run for re-election to office.

Ellis, who was a county commissioner before being elected to the chief executive spot in 2008, kicked off his campaign in an event in downtown Decatur.

Events and updates for his re-election will be available online at www.burrellellis.com.

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Ex-Falcons star Jamal Anderson arrested after domestic incident, police say

Crews battle 2 apartment complex fires across Atlanta

1 dead, 2 injured after fight leads to shooting in Carrollton, police say

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Atlanta among airports where FAA will cut flights due to shutdown

The U.S. Department of Transportation will cut flights by 10% across 40 of the nation’s busiest airports on Friday to alleviate pressure on air traffic controllers.

Metro Atlanta’s water smells, tastes weird again. Blame fall and Lake Lanier.

It’s safe to drink, but a seasonal change in Lake Lanier each fall means most of the metro’s water tastes like dirt and mold.

15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

Our list of 15 family-friendly doings in metro Atlanta for Nov. 7-9 includes Veterans Day events.