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A 7.7-megawatt community solar farm has been switched on at the DeKalb airport in Illinois. The project adds local renewable power capacity, with residents and businesses able to subscribe to community solar rather than installing panels themselves. It is being reported by regional outlets as a notable local clean-energy development.
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A fashion show was staged in the woods at Constitution Lakes Park in DeKalb County, near Decatur, Georgia, turning the lakeside trails and forest setting into an unconventional runway. The event drew attention for using a public natural space as a backdrop for fashion, a departure from typical venue choices.
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Fernbank Science Center in Atlanta has announced its lineup of events for the fall season. The schedule, reported by Atlanta News First, invites families and science enthusiasts to take part in seasonal programming at the DeKalb County institution. Details of specific activities and dates were not included in the announcement, but local audiences are expected to find offerings in astronomy, nature, and hands-on science education.
- 4DeKalb County man sentenced to life for parking employee murder▼DeKalb County man sentenced to life for murder of parking service employee over car boot
A DeKalb County man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a parking service employee in a dispute over a car boot. According to CBS News, the killing stemmed from a confrontation after the victim booted the man's car. The sentence closes a case that drew attention for how quickly a routine parking dispute escalated into fatal violence.
- 5ComEd and SunVest energize solar array at DeKalb airport▼ComEd, SunVest Celebrate Energization of Near-8 Megawatt DC Community Solar Array at DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport
ComEd and SunVest have energized a community solar array of nearly 8 megawatts at DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport in Illinois. The direct current project will supply solar power to local subscribers, with ComEd handling interconnection to the grid. The companies marked the milestone as a step in expanding community solar access and renewable generation in northern Illinois.
- 6Three teens charged with murder in DeKalb County shooting●Three teen suspects charged with murder in February shooting of 17-year-old, DeKalb Police say
Police in DeKalb County, Georgia have charged three teenagers with murder in connection with the February shooting death of a 17-year-old. Authorities announced the charges this week, months after the killing. Details about the suspects' identities and the circumstances of the shooting have not been fully released, and the case has drawn attention locally as investigators continue to work on teen violence in the Atlanta area.