Doraville isn’t kidding around, gets goats to clear park of kudzu September 30, 2020 Atlanta Journal-Constitution To get rid of kudzu and other invasive overgrowth in Autumn Park, Doraville hired a few four-legged weed eaters.
Doraville hires 3 new municipal judges to make up all-women bench September 29, 2020 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Doraville is touting its diversity after three women were hired as municipal judges, forming an all-women bench.
Marijuana possession no longer an arrestable offense in another local city August 13, 2020 Atlanta Journal-Constitution In the city of Doraville, a small suburb in northern DeKalb County, Black residents make up less than 10% of the population. Last year, however, Black people accounted for nearly 75% of the marijuana-related arrests made by the Doraville Police Department.
DeKalb city bolsters penalties for hate crimes charged in city court August 12, 2020 Atlanta Journal-Constitution The city of Doraville on Monday passed legislation that can increase the penalties for certain crimes if they were motivated by hate.
Doraville hires new city manager, filling 6-month vacancy June 19, 2020 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Doraville has hired a new city manager, officials announced Wednesday. The position has been vacant for almost six months while the police chief served as interim city manager.
DeKalb city recognizes Juneteenth as ‘Freedom Day’ June 18, 2020 Atlanta Journal-Constitution The city of Doraville in DeKalb County has proclaimed this Friday, June 19, as “Juneteenth Freedom Day,” officials announced.
Doraville urges state to ‘immediately’ pass hate-crimes bill June 10, 2020 Atlanta Journal-Constitution The mayor and City Council in Doraville on Monday called on the Georgia General Assembly to pass a bill the would impose additional penalties for hate crimes.