DeKalb County appoints Christopher Bass as its new parks director

DeKalb County recently announced the appointment of a new director of recreation, parks and cultural affairs. DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson announced the appointment of Christopher Bass as director of recreation, parks and cultural affairs, which took effect earlier this month. Christopher Bass, DeKalb County’s new director of recreation, parks and cultural affairs. (Courtesy of […]

Chicago rapper and streamer Aspen Kartier arrested in Georgia on animal cruelty charges

Through Maria Spiller February 1, 2026 Authorities say a viral video led investigators to the 19-year-old’s home, where a puppy was recovered and taken into protective custody. Chicago-born rapper and online streamer Aspen Kartier has been arrested in Georgia on animal cruelty charges related to a video that quickly spread on social media, local authorities […]

PDK’s airport expansion plan is moving forward with a $45 million contract

DeKalb-Peachtree Airport has approved a $45 million expansion. (File photo) DeKalb County Commissioners approved a $45 million airport expansion plan at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK) after years of opposition from a dedicated group of residents. Sky Harbor Group Corporation is an aviation infrastructure company that builds home campuses for business jets. White Plains, NY-based Sky Harbor […]