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The Champion Newspaper The official newspaper of record for DeKalb County, Georgia and Georgia's most award-winning weekly newspaper for the past 13 years.

As MARTA continues systemwide construction and installation of a new fare collection system throughout the transit syste...
11/25/2025

As MARTA continues systemwide construction and installation of a new fare collection system throughout the transit system, upcoming detours have been announced at multiple stations throughout County.

As Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) continues systemwide construction and installation of a new fare collection system throughout the

Columbia falls to Burke County in state playoffs.
11/24/2025

Columbia falls to Burke County in state playoffs.

A high-scoring second half from the Burke County Bears helped them get a 48-22 victory over the Columbia Eagles in

Opinion: Don’t expect pennies to disappear from our lives any time soon as there are an estimated 300 billion pennies in...
11/24/2025

Opinion: Don’t expect pennies to disappear from our lives any time soon as there are an estimated 300 billion pennies in circulation, according to the U.S. Treasury Department. However, it’s been reported that businesses are expected to start rounding prices to the nickel.

For the current Alpha generation and generations to come, Nov. 12, 2025, doesn’t hold much meaning. But for many of

Miller Grove wins over Arabia Mountain.
11/20/2025

Miller Grove wins over Arabia Mountain.

A 16-0 run to start the second quarter keyed a 52-37 non-region boys’ high school basketball victory for the Miller

Among the evening’s honorees was Agnes Scott College Assistant Professor Alan Grostephan, who was named Georgia Author o...
11/20/2025

Among the evening’s honorees was Agnes Scott College Assistant Professor Alan Grostephan, who was named Georgia Author of the Year in the Literary Novel category for his novel The Banana Wars.

Joe Davich, executive director of the Georgia Center for the Book, said not every state honors its authors anymore. “I’m

After the results of the Nov. 4 general were recently certified, the County Board of Registration and Elections (BRE...
11/19/2025

After the results of the Nov. 4 general were recently certified, the County Board of Registration and Elections (BRE) and DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections announced some would be heading back to the polls for the last time this year.

After the results of the Nov. 4 general election were recently certified, the DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections

DeKalb County School District set a district record with six high school football teams advancing to this week's Sweet 1...
11/19/2025

DeKalb County School District set a district record with six high school football teams advancing to this week's Sweet 16.

DeKalb County School District (DCSD) set a district record with six high school football teams advancing to the Georgia High

MLB professional athletes host inaugural baseball clinic.
11/18/2025

MLB professional athletes host inaugural baseball clinic.

The Roots to Home Project, a mission-driven baseball initiative founded by professional baseball or Cincinnati Reds Organization players Ivan Johnson

On Nov. 20, Planning and Sustainability will present the county commission with a third draft of proposed guidelines for...
11/18/2025

On Nov. 20, Planning and Sustainability will present the county commission with a third draft of proposed guidelines for the operation of data centers in DeKalb; until then, residents may continue to ask questions and provide input.

As modern operations crucial to such industries as banking, healthcare, commerce, and communication depend increasingly on data centers—the physical facilities

The recent held Nov. 4 brought change to in the form of newly elected officials, but one former mayor’s attempt to r...
11/17/2025

The recent held Nov. 4 brought change to in the form of newly elected officials, but one former mayor’s attempt to run for city council brought him an indictment from District Attorney Sherry Boston.

The recent elections held Nov. 4 brought change to DeKalb in the form of newly elected officials, but one former

Atlanta United player surprises DeKalb students.
11/13/2025

Atlanta United player surprises DeKalb students.

Students at Dunaire Elementary School in Stone Mountain received a surprise visit from retired Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan during

Some municipalities, businesses, nonprofits and churches throughout County are trying to help with and food giveaway...
11/13/2025

Some municipalities, businesses, nonprofits and churches throughout County are trying to help with and food giveaways to help all residents have a fruitful and filling holiday, which falls on Nov. 27 this year.

After the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history finally came to end when President Donald Trump signed a funding

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The Champion is the official legal organ and newspaper of record for DeKalb County, Georgia. Published each Thursday, The Champion is the most award-winning weekly newspaper in Georgia and for the 10th consecutive year has been awarded a First Place in General Excellence by Georgia Press Association.