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Southwest DeKalb upsets Lithonia.
10/03/2025

Southwest DeKalb upsets Lithonia.

The Southwest DeKalb Panthers took down the last undefeated team in DeKalb in the Lithonia Bulldogs in the 31-14 regional

Dunwoody secure home playoff series.
10/02/2025

Dunwoody secure home playoff series.

Five insurance runs in the top of the seventh were key to a 14-6 Dunwoody Lady Wildcats Region 4-5A win

Officials in County are stating that although the federal is shutdown as of Oct. 1, work will continue as normal loc...
10/02/2025

Officials in County are stating that although the federal is shutdown as of Oct. 1, work will continue as normal locally.

Officials in DeKalb County are stating that although the federal government is shutdown as of Oct. 1, work will continue

Congressman announces opening of annual app challenge.
10/01/2025

Congressman announces opening of annual app challenge.

Congressman Hank Johnson recently announced the opening period of submissions for his 2025 Congressional App Challenge (CAC), now through Oct.

Each district released the most recent available data and information about graduates, showing gains for DCSD and CSD.
10/01/2025

Each district released the most recent available data and information about graduates, showing gains for DCSD and CSD.

DeKalb County School District (DCSD) and City Schools of Decatur (CSD) are celebrating some of the highest graduation rates each

Georgia Football Classic teams up with local organizations.
09/30/2025

Georgia Football Classic teams up with local organizations.

The Georgia Football Classic (GFC) is teaming up with 100 Black Men of DeKalb County, Inc. (100BMOD) and other community-based

Title I Reward Schools are identified as the top 5 percent of Title I schools in the state, making the most progress in ...
09/30/2025

Title I Reward Schools are identified as the top 5 percent of Title I schools in the state, making the most progress in improving the performance in English language arts and mathematics.

Officials with DeKalb County School District (DCSD) announced that eight schools within the district have been named 2025 Title I

Chamblee falls to Shiloh in region play.
09/29/2025

Chamblee falls to Shiloh in region play.

The Chamblee High School Bulldogs moved to 1-5 (1-2) on the season after falling to the Shiloh High School Generals

A community and senior center that sustained flood damage over the summer reopened to the public after repairs were comp...
09/26/2025

A community and senior center that sustained flood damage over the summer reopened to the public after repairs were completed, according to a DeKalb County commissioner.

A community and senior center that sustained flood damage in July reopened to the public after repairs were completed, according

DeKalb Schools Educational Foundation unveils Brick Walk.
09/25/2025

DeKalb Schools Educational Foundation unveils Brick Walk.

The DeKalb School Educational Foundation (DSEF) along with DeKalb County School District (DCSD) Superintendent Devon Horton and other district official

Officials with the foundation said they receive hundreds of applications from schools each year, but High School Media...
09/24/2025

Officials with the foundation said they receive hundreds of applications from schools each year, but High School Media Specialist Tracie Harden’s submission was “a compelling story that captured the hearts of the judges during this year’s contest.”

Clarkston High School students recently started the 2025-26 academic year with a media center transformation thanks to Georgia United Credit

Clarkston sweeps at cross-country competition.
09/23/2025

Clarkston sweeps at cross-country competition.

The Clarkston Angoras picked up a sweep at the recent “DeKalb County Clash” high school cross country competition at Arabia

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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.