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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.

Druid Hills student qualifies for championship.
07/28/2025

Druid Hills student qualifies for championship.

Eighth grader at Druid Hills Middle School and DeKalb Aquatics (DAQ) swimmer Maddie Graham was selected to represent Georgia in

Dr. Lynn Paxton has been named as the interim district health director and CEO for Public Health after Dr. Sandra Vale...
07/28/2025

Dr. Lynn Paxton has been named as the interim district health director and CEO for Public Health after Dr. Sandra Valenciano, who served in the role since 2021, was recently announced as the primary medical expert for Seattle and King County in Washington.

Dr. Lynn Paxton has been named as the interim district health director and CEO for DeKalb Public Health after Dr.

Commissioners cast their votes to approve the $8 million investment, which came from federal funding, required to secure...
07/25/2025

Commissioners cast their votes to approve the $8 million investment, which came from federal funding, required to secure 60 units within Park 500, located near Memorial Drive at Hambrick Road in Stone Mountain.

DeKalb County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to invest millions into apartments that will serve as transitional homes for housing

DBA celebrates new school facility.
07/24/2025

DBA celebrates new school facility.

DeKalb Brilliance Academy (DBA), a tuition-free, public charter school in Southwest DeKalb, celebrated the grand opening of its new permanent

DeKalb sports previewed at DCSD media day.
07/23/2025

DeKalb sports previewed at DCSD media day.

DeKalb County School District (DCSD) hosted a media day event for fall sports at the DCSD Board Room on July

The first day of the 2025-2026 year for City Schools of Decatur is July 31, while the first day of school for DeKalb C...
07/23/2025

The first day of the 2025-2026 year for City Schools of Decatur is July 31, while the first day of school for DeKalb County School District is Aug. 4. Events to help students, teachers, and families get back into the school spirit are scheduled soon.

The end of summer is almost here, meaning many throughout DeKalb County are preparing to head back into the classroom.

and other law enforcement officials throughout the county are planning to once again host annual National Night Out ...
07/22/2025

and other law enforcement officials throughout the county are planning to once again host annual National Night Out events.

Police and other law enforcement officials throughout the county are planning to once again host annual National Night Out events.

DeKalb players in the big leagues.
07/21/2025

DeKalb players in the big leagues.

This year, the Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Week was hosted at Truist Park in Atlanta and with the league

In total, only 114,465 of the more than 7 million registered cast their ballots in the statewide election with Count...
07/21/2025

In total, only 114,465 of the more than 7 million registered cast their ballots in the statewide election with County representing one of Georgia’s best turnouts at 24,197 voters, or almost 5 percent of the county’s total registered voters.

Voters throughout Georgia, including DeKalb County, have voted for Democrat Peter Hubbard to advance in November after the Democratic Primary

In their statement, officials said they supported Greenwood’s decision while also acknowledging, “the immigration proc...
07/18/2025

In their statement, officials said they supported Greenwood’s decision while also acknowledging, “the immigration process is extensive and has had an impact on Greenwood’s personal and professional progress.”

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) General Manager and CEO Collie Greenwood announced on July 17 that he would be

OPINION: The Co., listed online as one of the world’s largest food retailers, announced that the company would be clos...
07/17/2025

OPINION: The Co., listed online as one of the world’s largest food retailers, announced that the company would be closing 60 stores, including two in County.

In June, The Kroger Co., listed online as one of the world’s largest food retailers, announced that the company would

Marist guard represents USA.
07/16/2025

Marist guard represents USA.

Marist High School basketball guard Kate Harpring began competing in the 2025 USA Women’s U19 national team roster for the

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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.