First Slice 1-30-15: Potential South DeKalb city now has a name and logo
Plus, potential new kindergarten eligibility requirements, handy tax info, and more.
Behold the branding for Greenhaven, the proposed South DeKalb city seeking approval during this legislative session. The Concerned Citizens for Cityhood of South DeKalb selected the name because they say it suggests sustainability and security. Other names in the running included New Phoenix, Granite City, Sky City, and New DeKalb, among others.
Parents and educators are butting heads over House Bill 100, which would change the cutoff date for kindergarten students. Under the current policy, some four-year-olds are eligible to enroll, as long as they turn five before Sept. 1 of the school year. The new bill would change that date to June 30, ensuring that all kindergartners start at the same age.
In honor of the upcoming Super Bowl, here are some Atlanta Falcons statistics we bet you didn’t know.
A new study says Atlanta is the fifth best U.S. city for ridesharing. Enjoy Uber and Lyft while you can!
Do you like scavenger hunts? What about collaborative storytelling? Atlanta’s new geocaching-meets-exquisite-corpse game is for you! All you have to do is find the black notebook floating around town.
Everybody’s favorite time of year has arrived. Should you file your own taxes? Find out!