John Ruch, Author at Reporter Newspapers

Dunwoody’s ‘Everything Will Be OK’ yard-sign fundraiser expands nationwide

Posted by John Ruch | Apr 1, 2020

The program to support artists through the pandemic shutdowns by selling yard signs of Dunwoody’s iconic “Everything Will Be OK” mural is expanding nationwide and already has sales from as...

Gov. Kemp to issue statewide shelter-in-place order, close schools through current year

Posted by John Ruch | Apr 1, 2020

Gov. Brian Kemp will issue a statewide shelter-in-place order and order public schools to remain closed through the end of the school year in response to the coronavirus pandemic, he...

Atlanta Police report four members with COVID-19; other local departments report none

Posted by John Ruch | Apr 1, 2020

The Atlanta Police Department reported four officers or staff members diagnosed with the COVID-19 coronavirus disease as of March 27. Meanwhile, other local police departments report no cases on their...

Rabid raccoon found on Brookhaven/Chamblee border

Posted by John Ruch | Apr 1, 2020

A rabid raccoon was found March 28 in the area of Gainsborough Drive and Chamblee-Dunwoody Road on the Brookhaven/Chamblee border, according to DeKalb County. The area where the raccoon was...

Local police departments field complaints about pandemic emergency order violations

Posted by John Ruch | Apr 1, 2020

Local police departments have begun fielding complaints about violations of pandemic emergency orders. Most say they have not issued citations yet. People gathering in parks in violation of social-distancing orders...