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September 20, 2021

ATLANTA – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced that a warrant was issued for Jasmine Bland, 30, of McDonough, for one count of Insurance Fraud. Bland is wanted for filing a fraudulent claim concerning an Uber car accident. “Ms. Bland is accused of initiating a fraudulent injury claim involving a car accident,” […]

September 20, 2021

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA – The Rockdale County Board of Elections will conduct the City of Conyers General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 2. Only voters in the Conyers and Olde Town Precincts are eligible to vote in this election. The ballot will include Mayor, City Council District 1 and City Council District 2, Post 1. […]

September 20, 2021

National organization recognizes enhanced cyber security DECATUR, GA—For the fifth consecutive year, DeKalb County Government has won national recognition as a leader in the innovative use of technology, including its work in enhancing the county’s cyber security. The Center for Digital Government and the National Association of Counties (NACo) ranked DeKalb County second in […]

September 20, 2021

By Mark Brock A shutout by the No. 1 ranked Cedar Grove Saints defense and a big second half surge by their offense added up to a Region 5-3A opening 47-0 victory over Greater Atlanta […]

September 17, 2021

DECATUR, GA– The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit, working with the US Marshals Service, arrested Willie Frank Carter in Denver, Colorado on Sept. 15. According to the arrest warrant, Carter was wanted for the murder of Lamarcus Collins,42, of Lithonia, Georgia on Aug. 8, at a Ridge Way residence in Lithonia. The warrant […]

September 17, 2021

DECATUR, GA—DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson and Center Helping Obesity in Children End Successfully (C.H.O.I.C.E.S.) will host “Let’s Move DeKalb!” to help families sustain and get healthy and fit. The event will take place Saturday, Sept. 18, at 10 a.m. Normally, the annual event is held indoors, but due to the pandemic, the […]

September 17, 2021

TUCKER, GA—Morris Avenue, between Archdale Drive and Lawrenceville Highway, will be closed to through-traffic from 7 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, to facilitate the installation of a manhole and sewer lines at 2214 Morris Drive, Tucker. Road closure and detour signs will be placed in the area during the […]

September 17, 2021

CLARKSTON, GA — The images from Afghanistan have been harrowing. Thousands of people desperately trying to find seats on airplanes and helicopters so they can escape the violent Taliban rule. Many who managed to flee are on their way not only […]

September 17, 2021

STONECREST, GA—The City of Stonecrest has postponed the Screen on the Green event, which was scheduled Saturday, Sept. 18, due to expected thunderstorms. The new date will be Oct. 2.

September 17, 2021

DECATUR, GA– DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson is allocating a total of $55,500 from her District 7 Reserve for Appropriation funds to assist two entities in the creation of their master site plans that will enhance the quality of life in DeKalb County. The appropriations were approved by the DeKalb County Board of […]

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McDonough woman wanted for fraudulent insurance claim in Uber crash

Rockdale County Board of Elections shares voting options for City of Conyers General Election

DeKalb County Department of Innovation & Technology Ranked No. 2 in nation

Cedar Grove shuts down GAC in 47-0 Region 5-3A victory

Lithonia murder suspect arrested in Colorado

Commissioner Larry Johnson to host Let’s Move DeKalb!

Section of Morris Avenue in DeKalb County to be closed Sept. 21-23

GPTC’s Adult Ed Division gears up to help Afghan refugees

City of Stonecrest postpones Screen on the Screen, new date set Oct. 2

Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson allocates reserve funding for two Neighborhood Master Site Plans

DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office arrest suspects in three unrelated murders

Rep. Hank Johnson, Rockdale County officials to host vaccination event, $50 gift cards on Saturday, Oct. 23

City of Stonecrest City Council Virtual Meeting, Oct. 25, 6 p.m.

DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office arrest suspects in three unrelated murders

Rep. Hank Johnson, Rockdale County officials to host vaccination event, $50 gift cards on Saturday, Oct. 23

City of Stonecrest City Council Virtual Meeting, Oct. 25, 6 p.m.