Harvard recognizes DeKalb court program

A program in DeKalb County Juvenile Court recently was honored for its innovation by Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government.

The youth achievement program, which offers educational alternatives such as GED classes and a summer work program, was among 111 programs honored nationwide.

About 300 DeKalb youth participate in the program, which is guided by Judge Desiree Sutton Peagler.

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Fulton County Superior Court Judge Jane C. Barwick ordered all documents related to the training center be handed over within 30 days.

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Extra tax refunds should begin arriving for eligible Georgians as soon as this week.

County officers accused of corruption in third lawsuit alleging phony murder charges

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