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Fresh images: Decatur’s Village at Legacy phase two officially a go

Project marks first ground-up, attainable housing community for local families in decades, officials say

June 16, 2025 by Josh Green

'Celesta' project set for debut near Decatur, Avondale Estates

80-home community promises “mix of urban convenience and Southern suburban charm”

June 5, 2025 by Josh Green

As opening nears, vision for big eastside build becomes clearer

Now called "Vela Park," Bag Factory Site redevelopment has risen near East Lake Golf Club

May 9, 2025 by Josh Green

Eye-catching Art Deco renovation bags preservation award

Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation honors Decatur's revamped The Blair-Rutland Building

April 29, 2025 by Josh Green

Fresh images: Historic Decatur Square’s overhaul to break ground this week

$8.5M initial phase aims to finish in time for Atlanta’s 2026 FIFA World Cup

April 14, 2025 by Josh Green

Images: Stylish church project changing downtown Decatur block

Initial phase includes new St. Thomas More Catholic Church school building, more

April 8, 2025 by Josh Green

Poll: Will Decatur's new 'missing middle' housing stance make a difference?

City approves more inclusive zoning, but some neighbors still torn

February 8, 2023 by Josh Green

Free electric-vehicle shuttle experiment is now live in Decatur

Three-month pilot program comes in response to "Baby Kroger" closing downtown

February 6, 2023 by Josh Green

Downtown Decatur launches program to maintain, beautify storefronts

$100,000 initiative aims to help businesses tackle everything from masonry upgrades to graffiti

February 3, 2023 by Josh Green

Images: 5-building project with affordable piece begins topping out

Now called Resia Memorial Drive, large development near Avondale Estates, MARTA expects to start opening this year

January 19, 2023 by Josh Green

Luxury upgrade bound for Decatur apartment community

Project backers say residents of 50-plus complex Clairmont Crest won’t be displaced

January 18, 2023 by Josh Green

Why this 1930s Decatur landmark is boldly going pink

Renovation of historic, Streamline Moderne-style Blair Building aims to stand out, summons Wes Anderson vibes

December 20, 2022 by Josh Green

Images: Ailing North DeKalb Mall clears hurdle toward revival

DeKalb County approves Tax Allocation District to help turn 1960s enclosed mall into open-air, mixed-use district

December 15, 2022 by Josh Green

What should replace Decatur's itty-bitty Baby Kroger?

“Lots of people who live within walking distance are praying for Trader Joe’s”

November 4, 2022 by Josh Green

Decatur sells historic Old Depot, cashes out on preservation push

$1.4 million in earnings will be channeled into downtown Decatur’s master plan

October 17, 2022 by Josh Green

Massive Decatur housing complex barrels ahead near MARTA

Developers: Memorial Drive project to provide some workforce housing across five buildings, each seven stories tall

August 26, 2022 by Josh Green

Photos: New Talley Station is bringing Decatur options in $400Ks

June 17, 2022 by Josh Green

Snazzy Decatur midcentury modern bags contract in a week

Revised 1950s residence was built for a celebrated Emory University professor

May 19, 2022 by Josh Green