insights, news and announcements for our members, colleagues and community
Inaugural Mental Health Forum Is Nov. 14
Clerk of Superior Court Debra DeBerry will host the inaugural Mental Health Forum on Nov. 14, 2013 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Peachford Conference Center, Peachford Hospital, 2151 Peachford Rd., Atlanta 30338. The forum will address the…
Third Annual Adoption Day Is Nov. 25
November is national adoption month and DeKalb County will host its third annual Adoption Day on Monday, Nov. 25, 2013. The event will take place in the DeKalb County courthouse at 556 N. McDonough St. in Decatur on the 5th…
DBA Crowd Enjoys Fun and Fellowship at October Happy Hour
The DeKalb Bar Association hosted the fall happy hour at Leon's Full Service in downtown Decatur. We thank our happy hour sponsors – Gold Investigations, Take Me Out Tickets, and Seth Peabody with DDS Tax and Accounting – for the…
The Great Whiskey Debate a Spirited Success!
On Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2013, the DeKalb Bar Foundation hosted The Great Whiskey Debate at The Old Courthouse on the square in downtown Decatur. Five local restaurants battled it out and, after the votes were tallied, Leons Full Service was the winner of the people’s choice award and the judge’s choice.
Approximately $6,000 was raised to benefit the DeKalb Bar Foundation, a portion of which was donated to Hon. Stacey Hydrick to benefit S.M.I.L.E., a non-profit organization that empowers young high-school women and educates them on all the aspects of the legal community.
Save the Date for the Great Whiskey Debate
On Tuesday, Oct. 8, the DeKalb Bar Foundation will host The Great Whiskey Debate, 6-9 p.m., at the Old Courthouse on the square in downtown Decatur. Bartenders from five great local restaurants will each make a signature whiskey cocktail for guests to taste. The debate will determine the winning cocktail. For tickets and information, please read more.
End-of-Year Barbecue a Savory and Sweet Success
The DeKalb Bar celebrated the 2012-2013 year with our annual End-of-Year Barbecue. The event was held at the Solarium in Decatur's Oakhurst Village. Members enjoyed pulled pork, beef, chicken, potato salad and baked beans. Thank you to Community BBQ for…