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Inspiring Stories That Can Change Your Life
You were uniquely made, with unique challenges to your life. And, sometimes those challenges seem insurmountable.
Weekend Planner: Brookhaven Bolt, Kickboxing and More
The 2013 Brookhaven Bolt 5K : Saturday, 8 a.m. All proceeds donated directly to Ashford Park Elementary School.
Convict indicted in 5 Ga. rapes from the 1980s
A convicted robber serving time in federal prison was indicted in five metro Atlanta rapes from the mid-1980s, and could be responsible for two dozen other attacks on women, police said Tuesday.
Buying a home may take more than money
Homes sold before they hit the market. Bidding wars for houses. It's a sign the housing market is improving in metro Atlanta, and that winning the home of your dreams may take more than money.
Lawmakers Call for Changes at Atlanta VA Medical Center
Lawmakers called for changes at the Atlanta VA Medical Center last week after learning about a fourth patient suicide that occurred last fall at the hospital on Clairmont Road.
Commuters who travel through northeast Atlanta and around Emory University need to plan for extra time on Monday morning.
'Biggest Loser' Holding Open Casting Calls on May 11
Sometimes it's good to be a loser. NBC's reality TV show "The Biggest Loser" is holding a casting call to choose contestants for its 15th season.
Weekend Planner: Brunch, Flower Sales, Music and More
Here's a list of things going on this weekend in the North Druid Hills-Briarcliff area and beyond: Mother's Day Brunch at Sprig Restaurant : Sunday.
POLL: Should Entrance to Drew Valley on Buford Highway Be Closed?
In light of a recent rash of break-ins, the Drew Valley Civic Association has called an emergency meeting Thursday, May 9 to address crime in the Brookhaven community.
Board OKs grant for pedestrian bridge
During a work session Tuesday, the Forsyth County commission approved a $52,700 Georgia Department of Natural Resources Recreational Trail Grant award to design and build a pedestrian bridge for the Charleston Park trail system.
3rd Annual Brookhaven Beer Fest Returns to the New City of Brookhaven
The third annual Brookhaven Beer Fest returns to the newly incorporated city of Brookhaven on Saturday, June 9, 2013 from 3:00pm until 8:00pm on the expanded location on Apple Valley Road behind the Brookhaven Marta station.
Reality TV Show on Weight Loss Seeking Contestants
Sometimes it's good to be a loser. NBC's reality TV show "The Biggest Loser" is holding a casting call to choose contestants for its 15th season.
New 48,000 Square Foot Retail Development Announced for Brookhaven...
Coro Realty Advisors and Easlan Capital announced Tuesday that they will develop the retail component of the Heights at Brookleigh, a mixed-use development including a retirement community and over 400 apartments, townhomes and single family homes.
Communities in Schools Recognizes Student Achievement Month Winners
Communities In Schools of Central Georgia Inc. recognized three students during the Called Board Meeting / Work Session meeting on Thursday, May 2, for being named regional or state winners of the 10th annual Student Achievement Month contest.
DeKalb lawmakers and residents meet to discuss competing cityhood plans
Close to 300 DeKalb County residents filed into the Clairmont Hills Baptist Church last night to hear lawmakers and community activists discuss the county's growing cityhood movement.
Do You Want to be the Next 'Biggest Loser'?
Sometimes it's good to be a loser. NBC's reality TV show "The Biggest Loser" is holding a casting call to choose contestants for its 15th season.
Who's Hiring: 5 Openings in Our Community
Who's Hiring: PUB 71 Location: Brookhaven Job: Bartender Experience: Minimum 5 years experience in high volume bar/restaurant. Must have wide open availability and be able to work day shifts as well.
Quick Bites: Victory Inman Park to close, a countdown to Gunshow, and more
Nick Melvin , the chef alum of the Farmhouse at Serenbe , PARISH , Empire State South , and Rosebud - who's in the process of opening his own restaurant, Garden District , later this year - has taken to making gourmet pickles.
Metro area, north Ga. under flood watch until Monday
Metro Atlanta and north Georgia is under a flood watch until Monday at 8 a.m. Cobb, Cherokee, Bartow, Forsyth, Paulding, Gwinnett and north Fulton counties are included in the watch, which extends northward into the mountain counties, according to Severe Weather Team 2. The weekend round of rain that contributed to massive fallen trees and power ... (more)