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The U.S. population grew by just 0.35% between July 2019 and July 2020, the smallest annual growth rate in well over a century. Driven in part by restrictions on immigration and a declining birth rate, stagnant population growth may have profound and far reaching consequences -- including reduced economic growth, stagnanting home values, and fewer workers to support an aging population.

Georgia By The Numbers

This Georgia community is shrinking the fastest in the state

by Samuel Stebbins | 24/7 Wall St. via The Center SquareJuly 20, 2021July 20, 2021

You can help students in need get the necessary school supplies this year when DeKalb County asks residents to "stuff the bus" with school supplies.

Here’s how you can help DeKalb County students with school supplies

by Thom ChandlerJuly 14, 2021September 24, 2023

On July 14, contractors working on behalf of DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management will temporarily interrupt water service to properly replace a damaged water line. The work will take place overnight from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. to lessen the impact to residents, businesses, and commuters at the intersection of Lawrenceville Highway and Northlake Parkway. This section of Northlake Parkway will reopen on Thursday, July 15.

Planned water outage for parts of Tucker Wednesday

by County NewsJuly 12, 2021July 12, 2021

The suspect in a triple-homicide at a Cobb County golf course was arrested Thursday in the Chamblee area, ending a five day manhunt.

Crime

Suspect in Kennesaw golf course shooting arrested near Chamblee

by Thom ChandlerJuly 8, 2021July 9, 2021

Voting hand

Your Government

Meet the people in charge of elections in DeKalb County

by County NewsJuly 8, 2021July 8, 2021

Two transportation projects designed to improve traffic flow in the Perimeter Market near I-285 were recently completed, according to the Central DeKalb Perimeter Improvement District. In February, the PCID Board approved $268,400 in funding for the projects, located in Dunwoody and Brookhaven. Construction began in March.

Traffic & Transportation

Traffic improvements near Perimeter Mall could ease commute times

by Thom ChandlerJune 28, 2021July 2, 2021

Police officers SWAT

Crime

Suspect in shooting of Daytona Beach police officer captured in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerJune 27, 2021June 27, 2021

The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit, with the US Marshals, Clayton County Police and Clayton County Sheriff’s Office, has arrested a suspect in the murder of a 22-year-old man in Decatur in March of this year.

Crime

Arrest made in shooting death of 22-year-old man in Decatur

by Crime ReportsJune 24, 2021June 24, 2021

Fresh vegetable

Food

How to get free produce in DeKalb County

by County NewsJune 22, 2021September 24, 2023

Blurry Road at Night

Traffic & Transportation

82-year-old pedestrian struck and killed by 83-year-old driver in Dunwoody

by Thom ChandlerJune 17, 2021June 17, 2021

The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit, with the U.S. Marshals and the Atlanta Police Department, arrested a suspect in the killing of a man as he stood by his car on Redan Road in Stone Mountain, Georgia.

Crime

Arrest made in Redan Road gas station shooting

by Crime ReportsJune 17, 2021September 24, 2023

Every once in a while, after working long and sometimes grueling shifts, after getting yelled at and spat on and occasionally having plastic cups thrown at him, Officer Brian Vaughan feels so worn down that he wonders if being a cop is still worth it.

Added scrutiny and stress take toll on mental health of police officers

by Katja Ridderbusch | GHNJune 12, 2021September 24, 2023

Running woman

Dunwoody wants your input on new sidewalks

by City ReportsJune 3, 2021June 3, 2021

high contrast image of a crime scene

Crime

Arrest made in slaying of woman at Tucker motel

by Crime ReportsJune 2, 2021June 2, 2021

The City of Avondale Estates is considering an increase in property taxes by 2.10 percent.

Property tax increase ahead for Avondale Estates

by Thom ChandlerMay 31, 2021May 31, 2021

An investigation by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office’s Office of Professional Standards reports that a current DeKalb County Jail inmate was allegedly behind the threat of an explosive device Thursday at the DeKalb County courthouse in downtown Decatur.

Crime

Inmate accused of making bomb threat at DeKalb County courthouse

by Crime ReportsMay 29, 2021May 29, 2021

Legal system, mallet of judge

Crime

Bomb threat at DeKalb County Courthouse

by Thom ChandlerMay 27, 2021May 27, 2021

inscription on the courthouse

Crime

Georgia man arrested for carrying gun into courthouse

by Crime ReportsMay 26, 2021May 26, 2021

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