Druid Hills / Candler Park / Lake Claire
Jun 15, 2026
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11 min read
Drag queens are leading L5P ghost tours this summer, the city budget vote lands Monday, and Ponce roundabouts are moving closer to reality.
Jun 8, 2026
The DeKalb DA is suing over election law, data centers are under fire, and your World Cup watch party guide is here.
Jun 1, 2026
10 min read
A massive water oak collapsed onto a Candler Park home, while Mayor Dickens faces pushback from city council and the school board over his $5.5 billion plan.
May 26, 2026
Mayor Dickens rewires neighborhood funding, DeKalb sets millage rates, and a Ponce De Leon roundabout moves closer to reality.
May 18, 2026
The Lake Claire Land Trust is looking for new stewards, Gigi's goes permanent, and roundabouts are coming to Ponce De Leon.
May 11, 2026
The Lady Red Devils made playoff history, Freedom Park is getting a wayfinding overhaul, and a permit on McLendon Ave hints at a new restaurant.
May 4, 2026
12 min read
Lucille's and Little Tart are coming to our part of town, early voting is open, and a wave of city decisions landed this week.
Apr 27, 2026
Big news out of the neighborhood org this week: residents voted to bring a free FIFA World Cup watch party to the lower fields this July, complete with food trucks and a giant LED screen.
Apr 20, 2026
8 min read
It is a big week for our corner of the city as we trade golf clubs for soccer balls at the park and celebrate the completion of the Little Five Points plaza.
Apr 13, 2026
Spring is officially in high gear as the Historic Druid Hills Home & Garden Tour returns.
Apr 6, 2026
14 min read
It's been a bit of a rollercoaster week with a shock school closure leaving local families in adjacent neighborhoods scrambling, but we've got the ultimate silver lining: the Spring Festival on Ponce is finally back this weekend.
Mar 30, 2026
21 min read
Touring a $6 million Coca-Cola estate and tracking major infrastructure investments across the neighborhood.
Mar 23, 2026
22 min read
From sewer repairs that might reroute your morning commute to some bittersweet closings in the local food scene, there's plenty to catch up on over your coffee.
Mar 16, 2026
20 min read
Celebrating a massive win for Druid Hills High and debating whether soccer balls belong on our favorite golf course
Mar 9, 2026
Highlighting a major modernization vote for Druid Hills High and the exciting new retail lineup coming to the Lulah Hills redevelopment.
Mar 2, 2026
18 min read
Highlighting the long-awaited final stages of Findley Plaza’s renovation and a major shift in DeKalb’s strategy for homeless services.
Feb 23, 2026
16 min read
This week we look at a new city ordinance aimed at lowering urban temperatures and provide the latest details on local safety and crime trends.
Feb 16, 2026
17 min read
Diving into the latest on the Marlbrook sewer project and the opening of a new neighborhood coffee spot celebrating African culture. We also have details on upcoming roadwork along Ponce and some can't-miss local pizza recommendations.
