The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
DeKalb County remains committed to closing a dozen schools over the next two years, the school board chairman said Wednesday night.
Former DeKalb Superintendent Crawford Lewis said two months ago that he planned to close as many as 10 to 12 schools. In the past few weeks, however, school board members have wavered on whether it is necessary to close schools.
On Wednesday, school board Chairman Tom Bowen confirmed that schools will be closed and the list is not isolated to the schools identified by the Citizens Planning Task Force.
“We have 11,000 empty seats. We will have a total of 12 schools -- elementary, middle and high -- that will close,” Bowen said. “Just because your school was removed from the list doesn’t mean it won’t be closed.”
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If you like to watch The Kentucky Derby why not watch it at Leon's Full Service Saturday May 1st, 2010. They are bring in extra TV'S so you won't miss it.
They will even have a Hat Contest
DERBY DAY @ Leon's Full Service
Celebrate the Kentucky Derby at Leon's
on May 1st
@ WINNONA PARK
We absolutely are opening on weekends from 8am to 4pm. We'll extend the hours for special events in Decatur too. With plenty of parking on our side of the square there's every reason to stop by!
We've updated the menu so check it out at www.sammichesnstuff.com where you can also get a 10% discount for Web Orders. Check our reviews on Urban Spoon while you're visiting our site.
Here is just a sample of what's for breakfast.
Check out the new updated menu.
Breakfast
We have a wide variety of Breakfast Sammiches, Plates, and Bowls!
Stop by for some of the creamiest grits in the south. We don't mess around with grits, we get right to the money on 'em.
Fresh scrambled or shell eggs to order are on the menu with all your favorite breakfast meats including bacon, sausage, or turkey sausage.
Choose from a variety of delivered daily breads, bagels, delicious croissants or heartwarming biscuits.
Whether you dine in or take it to go you can choose from a full meal, a sammich, or a breakfast bowl - try a different one every day!
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Close to 300,000 people could gather in Atlanta this weekend due to the long list of events planned for this weekend. From the revival of Freaknik, to Braves games, the Hawks play-offs and the Dogwood festival, the metro area will be packed with people from the north to the east.
An additional plus, this weekend's weather should cooperate – for the most part. Friday's forecast is expected to be sunny with a high near 80. Saturday: A slight chance of showers Saturday afternoon with highs in the mid- to upper 70s. And Sunday: Cooler weather with highs in the low 70s after morning lows near 50 degrees.The 74th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival takes place in Atlanta’s beautiful Piedmont Park. On April 16, 17 and 18, 2010, attendees will enjoy fine art, live entertainment ranging from music to comedy, a variety of food offerings and the fantastic Atlanta spring weather at the city’s favorite free festival. read more
Cultural Arts Planning: City of Decatur from eLIFE Magazine on Vimeo.
We absolutely are opening on weekends from 8am to 4pm. We'll extend the hours for special events in Decatur too. With plenty of parking on our side of the square there's every reason to stop by!
We've updated the menu so check it out at www.sammichesnstuff.com where you can also get a 10% discount for Web Orders. Check our reviews on Urban Spoon while you're visiting our site.
Here is just a sample of what's for breakfast.
Check out the new updated menu.
Breakfast
We have a wide variety of Breakfast Sammiches, Plates, and Bowls!
Stop by for some of the creamiest grits in the south. We don't mess around with grits, we get right to the money on 'em.
Fresh scrambled or shell eggs to order are on the menu with all your favorite breakfast meats including bacon, sausage, or turkey sausage.
Choose from a variety of delivered daily breads, bagels, delicious croissants or heartwarming biscuits.
Whether you dine in or take it to go you can choose from a full meal, a sammich, or a breakfast bowl - try a different one every day!
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Days before a decision must be made, race continued to divide the group tasked with choosing schools to close in DeKalb County.
The Citizens Planning Task Force -- charged with recommending four schools for closure -- argued and pointed fingers at each other at a heated Tuesday night meeting meant to offer recommendations for the school board.
No decisions were made. Instead, the task force asked school officials if it could come back Thursday with proposed scenarios if certain schools were closed.
Claims of racial inequities in determining the closures was a big roadblock.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The sidewalks will be made of brick and granite pavers in a special pattern. They will be wider, illuminated by decorative street lights and, eventually, shaded by new trees.
And they’ll put Stone Mountain in the company of many metro Atlanta cities that have used streetscapes to pretty themselves up for both the people who are already there and whoever it is they wish would come. That reinvigorating downtowns also can boost city coffers doesn’t hurt, either.
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| Monday, March 29th Show time: 7:30 pm / Doors open: 7:00 pm General admission advanced tickets: $5 General admission & meal combo: $20 Table of 4 reserved seats: $25 | |
 | For over 17 years, we've hosted Atlanta's premiere OPEN MIC for the performing songwriter. National and local acts perform 2 songs each, with 3 finalists returning for a third song at the end of the evening for a chance to win a cash prize and a spot in our bi-annual, nationally acclaimed Open Mic Shootout. These Open Mics are well attended and are once again being hosted by Attic founder Eddie Owen. This is a great opportunity for up and coming talent to hone their skills and for listeners to see and meet tomorrow's stars. For more information on playing at our Open Mic, visit the "Artist Info" page of our website. |
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
More than 100 new jobs will come to DeKalb County.
Logistics company Marten Transport broke ground Friday on a new 35-acre site in the Stone Mountain Industrial Park.
Once completed, the company will transfer about 150 employees from its facility in Forest Park and create another 100 new positions in the first year, CEO Burrell Ellis said.
Future expansions could bring another 300 more jobs.
“Creating sustainable, quality jobs is key to a maintaining a healthy economy,” Ellis said in a statement.
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