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News Articles: Dekalb County

The essential oil market has skyrocketted, but there are associated health risks.

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  • Health

Keeping Kids Safe Around Essential Oils

Last year, U.S. retail sales of essential oils topped $133 million. That number doesn’t include sales from multi-level marketers, who sell directly to...

June 10, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Jake Troyer
Sen. Enmanuel Jones voices his displeasure after Gov. Brian Kemp vetoes Senate Bill 53. The bill would've protected DeKalb County schools from annexation.

DeKalb School District Continues Fight To Stave Off Annexation

Editor's note: This story was updated on Tuesday, at 10:45 am to include a statement from Decatur City Schools. DeKalb County’s legislative delegation...

May 14, 2019
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By:
  • Ross Terrell

Officials Recognize Controversial History with New Landmark

On Tuesday, members of the Dekalb County Commission unanimously passed a measure to build a memorial to recognize victims of lynching and racial...

January 24, 2019
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By:
  • Morgan Carter and
  • Sophia Saliby
The state bought the barn from its original owner, S.B. Vaughters, in the early 2000s to preserve it.

Restoration Complete For Historic DeKalb Dairy Barn

A historic DeKalb County barn is getting a makeover, and the repairs will ensure new generations will learn about the building's history.

January 02, 2019
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By:
  • Sophia Saliby

DeKalb County Searches For Solutions To Its Emergency Medical Services

Some cities in DeKalb County met with county officials Thursday to discuss improving their emergency medical services.

October 19, 2018
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By:
  • Ross Terrell
The face of Stone Mountain in Stone Mountain, Georgia, seen here July 1995, depicts three Southern Confederate heroes; Gen. Robert E. Lee, Gen. Stonewall Jackson and Pres. Jefferson Davis.

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  • Politics

Could Dekalb CEO’s Stone Mountain Proposal Be A Model For Others?

On this edition of Political Rewind, Dekalb County CEO Michael Thurmond is spearheading a challenging proposal to make Stone Mountain a symbol of...

April 09, 2018
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
From left to right: Loretta Lepore, Michael Thurmond, Mary Margaret Oliver, and Jim Galloway.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind At The State Bar Of Georgia

On this edition of Political Rewind, we come to you from the headquarters of the State Bar of Georgia in downtown Atlanta in front of an audience of...

February 23, 2018
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

88.5 GPB-Atlanta Noon News For Friday December 29, 2017

New Year's Eve Celebrations DeKalb County Getting New Public Safety Official Pre-Paying Property Taxes Ahead Of New Tax Law

December 29, 2017
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By:
  • Drew Dawson
Savannah-Chatham Police Chief Jack Lumpkin discusses his coming departure and the de-merger of the joint police department

Savannah-Chatham Police Chief Addresses Departure, De-merger

Savannah-Chatham Police Chief Jack Lumpkin said Thursday the department is poised to move forward as he leaves for Dekalb County. He said violent crime...

December 28, 2017
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By:
  • Emily Jones

Who Should Be Watching Our Elected Officials?

Bad behavior by government officials is investigated by ethics boards. In Georgia the members of such boards are usually chosen by private organizations...

June 07, 2017
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Whitney Chirdon

DeKalb's CEO Confronts 'Water Billing Crisis'

There’s a water crisis going on in DeKalb County. It’s not a problem of what’s in the water, but what it's costing residents. Citizens of DeKalb County...

June 06, 2017
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By:
  • Leah Fleming and
  • Taylor Gantt

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