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Clarkston News

Local news for Clarkston, GA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Wednesday Jul 2 | Creative Loafing

DeKalb CEO race still not water-cooler talk

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

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Related Topix: Atlanta Metro, Atlanta, GA, Decatur, GA

Sun Jun 29, 2008

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Most who fail Georgia CRCT are moved up

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 ...

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Related Topix: Standardized Testing, Education, Education Etc., Atlanta Metro, Georgia

Fri Jun 27, 2008

WXIA-TV Atlanta

City Tree: Her Mess

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

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Wed Jun 25, 2008

Dehai Eritrea Online

[dehai-news] [CORRECTION] Eritreans and friends of Eritrea in Atlanta ...

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 ...

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Related Topix: Africa, Eritrea, World News

Mon Jun 23, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Dekalb County: Two on school board do not intend to return

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

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Related Topix: Dekalb County, GA, Stone Mountain, GA

Thu Jun 19, 2008

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

ENDORSEMENT: With DeKalb citizens foremost in mind

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.

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Related Topix: Dekalb County, GA, Pine Lake, GA, Avondale Estates, GA, Stone Mountain, GA, Atlanta, GA, Opinion

Tue Jun 17, 2008

Dehai Eritrea Online

[dehai-news] An expo sponsored by YPFDJ chapter Atlanta will held may 17th 2008

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 ...

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Related Topix: Africa, Eritrea, World News

Sat Jun 14, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Ajc 2008 Home Sales Report: Pain in housing market

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

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Related Topix: Home, Mortgage, Housing, Foreclosures, Dekalb County, GA, Atlanta Metro

Thu Jun 12, 2008

Dehai Eritrea Online

[dehai-news] ATL-YPFDJ's first Independence Day Expo was a great success

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.

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Related Topix: Asia, World News, Georgia, Africa, Eritrea

Tue Jun 10, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Atlanta, DeKalb not immune from troubles

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 ...

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Related Topix: Real Estate, Dekalb County, GA

Sun Jun 01, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Unhappy students: Classes start right away for those failing CRCT

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.

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Related Topix: Cobb County, GA, Clayton County, GA, Gwinnett County, GA, Dekalb County, GA

Fri May 30, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

97 days to play: Day 6

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.

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Related Topix: Dekalb County, GA

Thu May 22, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Dekalb County: Candidate bounced off ballot

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

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Related Topix: Dekalb County, GA

Tue May 20, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Immigrants mobilize for disaster aid

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

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Related Topix: Duluth, GA, Alpharetta, GA, World News, China

Sun May 18, 2008

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Earthquake, worries jolt Chinese Americans in Atlanta

“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

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Related Topix: Lilburn, GA, Duluth, GA, Alpharetta, GA

Fri May 16, 2008

CBS 46

Investigates: Unsafe Garbage Trucks

“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

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Related Topix: Atlanta Metro, Atlanta, GA, Decatur, GA, Fulton County, GA

Wed May 14, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

by the Numbers

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

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Related Topix: Dekalb County, GA

Sun May 11, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Never enough GUITARS

“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

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Related Topix: Alpharetta, GA, Tucker, GA, Atlanta Metro

Fri May 09, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

The Eagles use how many guitars on tour?

“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

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Related Topix: Tucker, GA, Atlanta Metro, Pop/Rock, The Eagles, Music, Entertainment

Wed Apr 30, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Teachers criticize budget funding

“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

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Related Topix: Dekalb County, GA

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