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NETHERWORLD, the long-running haunted attraction in Stone Mountain, hosts its 30th season this October with immersive scares and interactive sets designed to thrill local visitors.

Attendees can enjoy unique special effects and a surprise 'poison' drink during this spooky experience.

On Oct. 22, a fire broke out just before 3 a.m. in an upstairs bedroom of a Decatur home—firefighters quickly controlled the blaze and all three residents escaped safely while the cause remains unknown.

On Oct. 22, the Stephenson HS Jaguars were awarded the High 5 Sports Team of the Week trophy at their school, recognizing their athletic success.

A Frederick Douglass football player overcame a serious crash and long recovery to play in his senior night game, showcasing his determination.

In a local episode of Aging Better, Dr. Andrew Thornton from Wellstar Health System advised residents to get their flu shot as flu season arrives early.

DeKalb County increased water and sewer rates last year with a 10% rise planned annually that will push rates to 3.71 cents per gallon by 2034, 159% higher than in 2024.

Local guides recommend conserving water (by running full dishwasher loads, taking shorter showers, and fixing leaks) to lower bills.

Stone Mountain's NETHERWORLD returns this season with Curse of the Collector and Beyond Oblivion: Legacy of Evil for its 30th anniversary, offering interactive scares, themed escape rooms, and a Halloween Midway with special poison drinks.

The haunt attracts visitors every Saturday night.

The neighborhood entered its second day without water as crews repaired the issue Thursday morning (traffic cones were set up and lanes squeezed to guide drivers safely past the work site).

The Global Village Project opened a new campus in Decatur for refugee girls with the nation's only middle school dedicated solely to them — a move that doubles the class size from 45 to 100.