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DEKALB COUNTY, GA—DeKalb County residents who reside within the boundaries of the City of Atlanta are urged to cast their ballots on Election Day, Nov. 2, by 7 p.m. to avoid having to vote by a provisional ballot. The polling precincts in DeKalb will be open 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. While precincts […]
Andrew Chamblin III, financial advisor The tight labor market is enticing many people to evaluate options to start a new career. If you’re among those who plan to quit your current role in search of a better opportunity, it’s important to consider how doing so could affect your finances. Here are some things […]
Pictured: the ruins of the historic Bruce Street School in Lithonia, ,GA. Photo provided by Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance. LITHONIA, GA–Community engagement sessions will begin in November to gather public input on how the remnants of DeKalb County’s first black public school should be preserved, organizers announced […]
NORCROSS, GA—Gwinnett County government is urging residents to recycle their empty, clean glass bottles and jars. The county has teamed up with family-owned Waste Pro USA, Inc. to pilot a drop-off glass recycling program at OneStop Norcross. The program kicked off on Saturday, Oct. 16. “Gwinnett County values stewardship and sustainability and heard from […]
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Olde Town Conyers to host 41st Annual Fall Festival Oct. 16
Early voting for municipal elections to begin Oct. 12
DeKalb Parks & Rec to host free Halloween events Oct. 28-31
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Two suspects in DeKalb County Jail in custody for unrelated Decatur murders
Randy Haynes sentenced to life for murder of DeKalb County woman
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CONYERS, GA– Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) scores increased on the American College Test (ACT), according to results recently released by the Georgia Department of Education for Class of 2021 graduates. RCPS had an overall ACT composite score of 20.8, an increase over last year’s score of 19.6 and above the national average of 20.3. […]
CONYERS, GA–Recognizing the increasingly competitive job market, Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) is poised to increase wages for hundreds of classified personnel such as bus drivers, paraprofessionals, and school nutrition personnel. This is in addition to significant, across-the-board step and salary increases already implemented at the start of the 2021-2022 school year through an […]
Restore DeKalb and Educated DeKalb are co-hosting a hybrid meeting with the DeKalb County School District Superintendent Cheryl Watson-Harris today, Sept. 23, 5:30 to 7 p.m. The purpose is to provide the full membership of both organizations the opportunity to ask questions or make comments regarding our three focus areas: Restore Financial Integrity Fast […]
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STONECREST, GA—The City of Stonecrest will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon on Wednesday (Dec. 23,) for the grand opening of Belinda’s Southern Cuisine. Owner Belinda Hull has opened the restaurant in the former Buffalo Wild Wings, 7322 Stonecrest Concourse, outside the Mall at Stonecrest. The restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner and […]
