Children’s Art and Poetry Gala is June 1 in DeKalb

DeKalb Chamber executive director participates in program master class

DeKalb Chamber Executive Director and Chamber Foundation CEO Matt Duffy recently participated in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Business Leads Fellowship Program Master Class on K-12 Data, Assessment, and Accountability.

Remembering Alando “O” Farmer, 55, the namesake behind Big O’s Barbecue in DeKalb

Alando “O” Farmer, the owner and namesake behind Big O’s Barbecue in DeKalb, whose loved ones said they are remembering him for his commitment to the community and devotion to a higher power, died May 16. He was 55.

DeKalb School District 428 finalizes purchase of transition center property

Leaders from DeKalb School District 428 have agreed to a deal to purchase the property used to house its transition program for special education students ages 18 to 22.

Foundation distributes $119K to 18 DeKalb County nonprofits

Eighteen local organizations will receive a share of $119,900 in Community Needs Grants from the DeKalb County Community Foundation to help local programming.

DeKalb residents invited to Ward 7 meeting June 3

DeKalb Ward 7 residents are invited to attend a meeting on June 3 led by 7th Ward Alderman John Walker to discuss issues, opportunities and concerns in the city of DeKalb.