A 15-count felony indictment filed against former DeKalb County executive Gary Hanson accuses him of illegally destroying and concealing emails for years, records show. More details in the case remain sealed on a judge's order, however

A DeKalb native has ascended to the highest position within the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the USA, a 157-year-old organization.

A new grocery store is expected to open on the ground level of the former Fanatico Restaurant building in DeKalb, with financial aid awarded this week from the City Council. The old restaurant was the site of a fire, and later arson charges, in 2023.

Sycamore Mexican restaurant, Nina’s Tacos, is closed until further notice after a fire Sunday night severely damaged the small business.

Current and former DeKalb County officials don’t have much to say yet about the indictment of former DeKalb County administrator Gary Hanson, accused of illegally destroying public records. Shaw Local sought comment from dozens Monday.