MARTA General Manager and CEO Jeffrey Parker announce that the transit agency is set to invest…
Month: February 2020
South DeKalb officially welcomes new seniors housing development
Sterling at Candler Village, a $24 million, 170-unit seniors housing project had a grand opening last…
A look back: how bad is crime in south DeKalb?
Originally written January 2016 by Ari Meier Majority-minority neighborhood reputations tend to be more negative Coalescing in…
DeKalb County is attacking blight
DeKalb County officials are going after blighted properties. More than 420 properties have been abated or demolished…
DeKalb County pass 180-day extension to dollar store moratorium
DeKalb County has passed a 180-day extension to the current moratorium on new dollar store construction in central…
Why You Should Participate in the 2020 Census
Minority communities ultimately lose the most from non-participation Warning: Be aware that official U.S. Census Bureau…
Mall West End is about to get $400 M redo. Would this work for Gallery at South DeKalb Mall?
Atlanta’s Mall West End is about to undergo major surgery. This redo, to the tune of…
South DeKalb is home to a new film and production studio
South Dekalb is home to another film and production studio. Aztec Warriors Studio, recently opened at…
Discount grocer, Lidl is coming to Memorial Drive near Kirkwood, East Lake
Lidl, a German supermarket chain that recently entered the Atlanta market, is coming to Memorial Drive…
What’s going on with Mall at Stonecrest’s financial situation?
There’s been continuous news about retailers closing dozens of stores or even shutting down completely over…