Decatur News

Fewer flock to SOA Watch protest

Columbus Ledger-Enquirer - Sat Nov 21

For 51-year-old Janie Stein, the trip to the SOA Watch protest every year is what she calls a "great spiritual pilgrimage." This year was the ninth time Stein and husband, Martin Bates, traveled from Salina, Kan., for the protest.

Charity Scam Suspect Arrested

MyATLtv.com - Sat Nov 21

A woman wanted for scamming businesses in Cartersville and Winder by claiming to be collecting for Toys For Tots was arrested Saturday.

Police seek holiday scammer

Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Sat Nov 21

Winder police have captured the woman believe to be soliciting donations from local merchants in a fraudulent manner, said police.

Early voting under way for runoff elections

Cross Roads News - Fri Nov 20

Early voting for the Dec. 1 runoff elections for Clarkston mayor and Geeorgia House District 58 is now under way at the DeKalb Elections Office on Memorial Drive in Decatur.

School closures put on hold; Task Force will develop - balancing' plan

Cross Roads News - Fri Nov 20

The DeKalb School System has backed away from its recently announced plans to start closing schools next August.

Conference for small churches

Cross Roads News - Fri Nov 20

The strengths and challenges of small churches are the focus of the Nov. 21 Iron Sharpens Iron Ministry Networking Conference in Decatur.

Woman stabbed to death in Athens apartment

Athens Banner-Herald - Fri Nov 20

A man stabbed his wife to death at their apartment Thursday morning in Southeastern Clarke County, two months after she refused to press charges against him for battery, Athens-Clarke police said.

Swine flu vaccination in DeKalb

Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Thu Nov 19

Pregnant women, healthcare workers and others in priority risk groups for swine flu can get vaccinated Saturday in DeKalb County.

Ga. police standoff ends with surrender

Athens Banner-Herald - Thu Nov 19

Authorities say a man who had a brief standoff with Decatur police is being held in connection with a killing in Athens.

Right-handed chimps provide clues to origin of human language

Newkerala.com - Tue Nov 17

Washington, November 17 : A new study of right-handed chimpanzees is providing clues to scientists about the origin of the human language.