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The City of Decatur and the Decatur Business Association will kick off the free Blue Sky concert series. The lunchtime series is from noon – 1 p.m. on Wednesdays throughout May on the square in downtown Decatur.
The free concerts begin on May 1 w...
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New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia is mourning the loss of Bishop Eddie L. Long’s mother, Hattie A. Long. The matriarch of the Long family died April 26 at her home in Charlotte, N.C. after a long illness. She was 96 years old.
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New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia is mourning the loss of Bishop Eddie L. Long’s mother, Hattie A. Long. The matriarch of the Long family died April 26 at her home in Charlotte, N.C. after a long illness. She was 96 years old.
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Light of the World Christian Tabernacle in Stockbridge celebrated the consecration of Dr. Rickie Holmes to the office of Bishop on April 28.
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Some young DeKalb County musicians will perform in Augusta on May 4 at the James Brown Family Children’s Foundation fourth annual “Get on the Good Foot” charity walk. The late R&B singer was from Augusta.
DeKalb’s Ronald E. McNa...
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Student athletes and children in recreational leagues around the state will have better care for concussions, thanks to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. The hospital has launched a new online portal to provide effective care to student athletes w...
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The Greater Lithonia Chamber welcomed LA Fitness to the community, recently hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony at the state-of-the-art workout facility, located 6072 Covington Highway, Lithonia.
The Greater Lithonia Chamber welcomed LA Fit...
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From the hilltop, they marched to the archway, singing praises: “We’ve come this far by faith.” On this Sunday morning, God smiled, providing sunshine and crisp temperatures—perfect weather for Hopewell Baptist Church’s congregation to celebra...
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New Birth’s prayer line hits milestone in two years
Every day at daybreak, Elder Carla Stokes rises and reaches for her phone. At 6:30 a.m., she calls the same number she has for more than two years and is immediately connected to people from around ...
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Making Every Move Count
Last year, Orrin Hudson was accepting the “2012 Martin Luther King Award for Social Justice” at the United Covenant Church of Christ’s 23rd Holy Convocation in Atlanta when the guest speaker, Bishop Noel Jones, challenged ...
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K.R.O.P. comedians spin wholesome, side-splitting tales
Gospel comedian Victor “Saint Vick” Terell helps Christians find the funny side of salvation. And he’s bringing other like-minded comedians to the stage in the Atlanta area to tell clean, si...
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At times, the tears well up in Reeba Glass’ eyes, her heart filled with so much grief that not even her own mother can hug away the hurt.
It’s understandable. The 28-year-old Conyers, GA mother lost four of her five children on Jan. 8, 2013 in ...
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Dedicated to Exousia Lighthouse’s Food and Clothing Pantry
“Mother” Dollie Smarr takes to heart the old saying that she would “give the shirt off her back.” On Tuesdays, Smarr organizes donated food and clothes to give to the needy who come t...
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Dee Haigler balances both as a State Representative
For many voters in Georgia’s House District 93, which covers parts of DeKalb and Rockdale counties, Dee Dawkins-Haigler is State Representative; but she also has a place in the pulpit where she is k...
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In partnership with the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), the Small Business Administration (SBA) is launching a national campaign to encourage entrepreneurship for those who are 50 and older.
As a part of what the SBA is calling ...
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The DeKalb /Rockdale Employer Committee and the Executive III AAU Group has signed 12 sponsors for its Second Annual Hoops for Health event, which will be held May 3-4, at Berean Christian Church, 2201 Young Road, Stone Mountain.
The three-da...
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DECATUR—DeKalb Medical’s Maternity Services is offering a fun way to promote the hospital’s maternity services. In May, the hospital is hosting Movies on the Square, a free outdoor series that will feature flicks aimed at expectant couples.
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Last weekend, I had the opportunity to see Atlanta and the scenic South through a different lens.I boarded the train at Amtrak’s Peachtree Station and took a trip on Amtrak’s Crescent train to Birmingham, Alabama....
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Remarks by President Barack Obama at Interfaith Prayer Service April 18, 12:04 P.M. EDT Cathedral of The Holy Cross Boston, Massachusetts
THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Boston! Scripture tells us to "run with endurance the race that is set before us." R...
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The FBI is treating the explosions that occurred today at the Boston Marathon as a terrorist investigation.
Witnesses described a chaotic scene with people scrambling, running for cover, bloody paths around 2:50 p.m. Witnesses said the explosions rocked...
