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- 1DeKalb County Schools completes Alabama's first public school solar project▼DeKalb County Schools completes Alabama’s first public school solar project
DeKalb County Schools has finished Alabama's first solar installation on a public school, making it the first district in the state to adopt the technology. The move signals a potential shift toward renewable energy in Alabama's public education system, and it may prompt other districts to explore similar projects as solar costs continue to fall.
- 2Plainview High solar project to cut electricity costs 46%▼DeKalb County Schools: Plainview High solar project expected to cut electricity costs by 46%
A solar project at Plainview High School in DeKalb County, Alabama, is expected to reduce the school's electricity costs by 46%, according to DeKalb County Schools. The district says the savings will ease energy expenses, and the project is being reported by Yellowhammer News.
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A man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a stabbing in DeKalb, Illinois. Authorities filed the charge following the attack, which left the victim injured. Further details about the victim's condition, the suspect's identity, and what led to the stabbing have not been made public in initial reports.
- 4Ellwood House Museum to host human rights talk Oct. 11▼Ellwood House Museum to offer human rights talk Oct. 11
The Ellwood House Museum in DeKalb, Illinois, is scheduled to hold a talk on human rights on October 11. The historic house museum is expanding its programming beyond local history, using its platform to host conversations on broader social issues. Details about the speaker and topic have not yet been widely reported, but the event is being promoted locally in advance of the date.
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A man from DeKalb has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a stabbing in Arlington Heights, Illinois, according to local reports from Shaw Local and the Daily Herald. Few further details about the incident or the suspect have been released so far, and it is not clear what prompted the attack or how seriously the victim was injured.
- 6DeKalb's Egyptian Theatre to receive added protection●DeKalb’s crown jewel, the Egyptian Theatre, to get added protection
The Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb, Illinois, long regarded as the city's crown jewel, is set to receive added protection, according to Chronicle Media. The historic downtown venue, known for its distinctive Egyptian Revival architecture, has been a cultural landmark for decades, and the new measures are intended to safeguard its future. Details of what the added protection involves were not provided in the report.
- 7Alabama completes first public school solar project in DeKalb County▼Alabama’s first public school solar project completed in DeKalb County
DeKalb County has completed Alabama's first solar installation at a public school, marking a first for the state's public education system. Local coverage from north Alabama highlights the project as a milestone for renewable energy in schools, with attention focused on what it could mean for energy costs and future solar projects at other districts across the state.
- 8DeKalb library group's fall book sale begins Oct. 16▼DeKalb library group’s fall book sale begins Oct. 16
A DeKalb library group is holding its fall book sale starting October 16. The sale offers residents a chance to browse used books and support the local library, a seasonal tradition that typically draws community volunteers and bargain readers. Details on hours, location and pricing were not included in the announcement.
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Leaders in DeKalb County, Georgia, are considering commissioning an impact study on data center development in the area. The proposal comes as data centers expand across metro Atlanta, raising questions about their effects on power and water use, noise, and neighborhood character. County officials are weighing whether a formal study should guide future decisions on approving such projects.
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A show about the life of rock musician Tom Petty is scheduled at the historic Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb on October 16. The production promises to celebrate the story and music of the late Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers frontman, giving fans a chance to revisit his legendary career. Local outlets are promoting the event to area audiences.
- 11DeKalb County to host small business summit on October 14▼DeKalb hosts small business summit Oct. 14
DeKalb County, Georgia is hosting a small business summit on October 14. The event is expected to bring together local entrepreneurs, business owners and resource providers for networking and support. Coverage so far is limited to the announcement itself, with details about speakers, venue and registration not yet widely circulated, but local business communities in the Atlanta area are being alerted to the date.
- 12ABBA tribute Mamma Mania to play DeKalb's Egyptian Theatre●Music of ABBA to come alive with Mamma Mania at Egyptian Theatre Oct. 9
Tribute band Mamma Mania will bring the music of ABBA to the Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb on October 9. The performance promises a live celebration of the Swedish pop group's catalogue, from 'Dancing Queen' to 'Mamma Mia', for local audiences. Local media are promoting the show as a night of ABBA hits performed live.
- 13New Book Revisits Prosecution of Former DeKalb Sheriff Sid Dorsey●New book revisits the prosecution of former DeKalb Sheriff Sid Dorsey
A newly released book examines the criminal prosecution of Sid Dorsey, the former DeKalb County sheriff in Georgia. The book revisits the case that ended Dorsey's time in office, drawing renewed attention to a chapter of DeKalb County political history. Coverage of the release has appeared in Atlanta-area news, and local readers are revisiting the details of the scandal and trial.