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It's arguably the most powerful local elected position in metro Atlanta, perhaps all of Georgia.

Georgia's high-stakes testing program isn't so high-stakes after all. A state law aimed at stopping so-called "social promotion" says students in grades 3, 5 and 8 should repeat the year when they fail certain ...

CLARKSTON, Ga. -- The walk through Tanya Brown's backyard is a walk on the wild side: through dead leaves and over broken branches.

From: mussie gebreab@earthlink.net Date: Thu Jun 19 2008 - 09:12:21 EDT NB.Please for the correct time and address se below Eritreans and friends of Eritrea in Atlanta and environ will hold a candle light vigil ...

The last time DeKalb County school board members went through a general election, voters backed three challengers but re-elected three incumbents.

If DeKalb County voters treat the upcoming July 15 primary as a job interview rather than a political contest, they will elect Burrell Ellis their next CEO.

From: mussie gebreab@earthlink.net Date: Fri May 16 2008 - 16:17:32 EDT The Eritrean community in Atlanta and environ is cordially inviting all Eritreans and friends of Eritrea to come and join us in ...

In 2007, we all learned a hard lesson: the housing market can head south, sometimes fast.

From: yonas abraha Date: Sun May 18 2008 - 23:55:55 EDT On Saturday, May 17th, the Atlanta Chapter of YPFDJ hosted its first Independence Expo in Milam Park, Clarkston, Georgia.

In October 2005, the tidy two-bed, one-bath home at 868 Rochelle Dr. in southwest Atlanta's Oakland City neighborhood sold for $118,000. The figure seemed reasonable, even for a small home in a transitional ...

Juanita Morning's daughter is supposed to report to summer school on Monday to get extra help to pass the math retest required for promotion to high school.

There are only 97 days of summer. So little time, so much out there to do. Every day through Labor Day, the Living section will offer a daily tip - - something fun, frivolous or funky to do.

The pile of candidates seeking an open County Commission seat in DeKalb County has shrunk by one.

Frank Zhou learned about the earthquake in his home province in China when he woke up last Monday.

“That's when her sister heard people yelling, "Earthquake!”

Frank Zhou learned about the earthquake in his home province in China when he woke up last Monday. via The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“They're ultimately responsible for making sure that their vehicles are in safe condition to put on the public highway”

A CBS 46 investigation caught a Metro Atlanta contractor breaking the law over and over again without anyone at the city taking notice. via CBS 46

In 62 at-bats, he had 39 hits. Southwest was second in the county with a .375 team batting average. via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“It's the jaw-dropping wow factor.”

When mega-rockers the Eagles went on the road for the "Hell Freezes Over" tour in 1994, they brought something like 48 guitars with them, an all-star lineup of wood, fiberglass and steel that included 10 Les ... via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“Part of the reason I go to any concert is see what kind of guitars they're going to play”

When mega-rockers the Eagles went on the road for the "Hell Freezes Over" tour in 1994, they brought something like 48 guitars with them, an all-star lineup of wood, fiberglass and steel that included 10 Les ... via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“Teachers do not enter the profession to strike it rich”

A $1.1 billion DeKalb County schools budget has teachers crying foul because it does not include customary pay increases for years of experience. via Atlanta Journal-Constitution