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Fresh renderings: North DeKalb Mall's redevelopment going vertical

Novel Lulah Hills—first mixed-use phase at 78-acre Decatur mall site—to kick off construction this month

December 8, 2025 by Josh Green

Decatur unveils World Cup blowout plans for remade historic square

34 days of Decatur WatchFest ’26 to include free Big Boi, Indigo Girls concerts

December 4, 2025 by Josh Green

Vela Park project with forthcoming food hall reports rentals nearly full

Up to four months of free rent, large greenspace, six-concept food component aim to lure tenants

November 18, 2025 by Josh Green

Another Decatur hotel with minimal new parking enters pipeline

AC Hotels eyes existing parking, rooftop restaurant for Church Street lodge north of Decatur Square

October 21, 2025 by Josh Green

North DeKalb Mall fully wiped away for Lulah Hills project

Publix-anchored blueprint calls for 2.5 million-square-foot development overall, with new PATH trail

October 13, 2025 by Josh Green

Only middle school in U.S. dedicated to refugee girls breaks ground

Three-building, $7.8-million Global Village Project in Decatur to double current capacity

September 26, 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