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Forge Brewhouse to host Valentine’s beer tasting

By Sarah Fischer | February 10, 2019

From Thursday through Sunday, beer and chocolate lovers can enjoy a special Valentine’s Day event at the Forge Brewhouse, 216 North Sixth St.Ticket cost is $20 and includes four five-ounce beer samples, four handcrafted chocolates from the Dekalb Confectionary,...

Cracker Jax is a vintage and antique clothing and gift store located at 118 N. 3rd St. in downtown DeKalb.

Several DeKalb businesses have old-time character

By Olivia Willoughby | March 27, 2012

Downtown DeKalb is home to several businesses that carry an old-time feel. The DeKalb Confectionary, 149 N. Second Street, brings residents and students on what Co-owner Todd Hendrey calls a trip back to childhood. “We try to be an old-fashioned candy...

Downtown DeKalb construction nears completion

By John Bachmann | September 29, 2010

The road construction in downtown DeKalb is nearing an end. The Rise & Revitalizemeeting held Tuesday morning in the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., was led by Jennifer Groce, executive director of Re:New DeKalb and those in attendance included...