Decatur commissioners appoint Tony Powers as mayor
The Decatur City Commission named former commissioner Tony Powers as mayor under the city's long-standing appointment system, even as officials move toward a historic change in 2027.
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The Decatur City Commission named former commissioner Tony Powers as mayor under the city's long-standing appointment system, even as officials move toward a historic change in 2027.
For a fourth straight day, the message of peace continued to draw crowds—this time as Buddhist monks moved through DeKalb County, where supporters lined the streets of Decatur despite cold temperatures to show their support.
At a studio in Decatur, basic materials transform into colorful works of glass art, and even novices can get into the fun.
A Decatur woman has pleaded guilty to killing her husband in 2022 after prosecutors uncovered a troubling history of violence, threats, and instability inside the couple's home.
The Breakthru House, a Decatur addiction treatment center, is filling a critical gap for mothers in recovery by allowing them to stay with their young children—removing one of the biggest barriers to getting help.
A group of volunteers from Northlake Church of Christ continued a decades-long tradition this week: hosting an early Thanksgiving dinner for residents of Decatur Christian Towers Senior Apartments.
Facing a steady drop in enrollment, City Schools of Decatur is delaying a vote on whether to close one of its elementary schools to give parents more time to push for alternatives and preserve their neighborhood campuses.
The Women's Resource Center to End Domestic Violence hosted its annual "Hope Lights the Way" vigil, bringing survivors, families, and advocates together to remember the victims and call for an end to abuse.
After two decades in Duluth, Park pledges to serve seniors, children, and small businesses, and unite the city's diverse communities.
Sources say the abrupt decision comes as the college faces a crucial accreditation review and as questions swirl about the reasons for his sudden ouster.
At South Fulton's Southwest Arts Center, people of all ages are returning to dance, act, and create following a more than $3 million renovation.
For 40 days, Georgia lawmakers will gather under the Gold Dome to debate and vote on big issues that could affect the entire state.
Georgia health officials say the state's first case of measles for 2026 has been confirmed in a baby too young to receive the vaccine.