Scottdale News

Toys for Tots scam suspect arrested in Dekalb County

WDUN-AM Gainesville - Sat Nov 21

According to authorities, Foster was soliciting donations from local merchants in Winder in a fraudulent manner.

Police seek holiday scammer

Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Sat Nov 21

Winder police have captured the woman believe to be soliciting donations from local merchants in a fraudulent manner, said police.

School closures put on hold; Task Force will develop - balancing' plan

Cross Roads News - Fri Nov 20

The DeKalb School System has backed away from its recently announced plans to start closing schools next August.

Newspaper calls for Richardson to resign

Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Fri Nov 20

In a carefully worded editorial this morning, the Brunswick News this morning has become the first newspaper in the state to publicly call for House Speaker Glenn Richardson's resignation.

Decatur man arrested after standoff for alleged Athens murder

WDUN-AM Gainesville - Thu Nov 19

Police in Decatur said they have arrested a man outside a home after summoning a SWAT team after getting reports of an armed man inside.

Swine flu vaccination in DeKalb

Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Thu Nov 19

Pregnant women, healthcare workers and others in priority risk groups for swine flu can get vaccinated Saturday in DeKalb County.

Athens murder suspect arrested in Decatur

Athens Banner-Herald - Thu Nov 19

A man suspected of stabbing his wife to death this morning in Athens was captured at his mother's house in Decatur, reportedly after a standoff that involved the DeKalb County police SWAT team.

Dunwoody resident named PGA a

Sandy Springs Neighbor - Thu Nov 19

The PGA Tour on Wednesday named Dunwoody resident Virginia Lane as its 2009 Volunteer of the Year for her service to The Tour Championship tournament at East Lake Golf Course in DeKalb County.

Ronald McDonald Houses--Haven for Families of Seriously Ill Children-$1.00 Campaign

MyATLtv.com - Mon Nov 16

Early Tuesday morning, Riley Clements, 4, will have a kidney transplant at Children's Health Care of Atlanta at Egleston.

Secert Service warns of counterfeiters

News 12 WRDW - Mon Nov 16

The U.S. Secret Service says businesses and consumers across Georgia should pay extra attention to the money they handle to make sure it's real, a problem that often surfaces as the holiday season approaches.