DEKALB COUNTY,GA— The DeKalb County Police Department (DKPD) is recruiting police officers. The department will host a hiring event on Saturday, Sept.19, from 8 a.m. until noon ,at the Tobie Grant Recreation Center, 593 Parkdale Drive, Scottdale.  Applicants will start interview process by running an agility course. Wear comfortable…

ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed eight human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) in 2026, but that number is expected to increase. DPH has also confirmed one WNV death.  The Rockdale County legislation. Freddie Billingslea  Mosquito traps have tested positive in multiple counties, including Chatham,…

DECATUR, G A– To accommodate walk-in customers paying property taxes at the DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s office located at 4380 Memorial Drive in Decatur, taxpayers will use the UGA Extension entrance at the front of the building Sept. 17–30 during business hours.  Beginning Monday, Sept. 21, the property tax office will…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—Efforts to improve the watershed system throughout DeKalb County continue Monday, Oct. 5, with the launch of the Sumac Drive Water Main Replacement Project. Crews will replace 4,200 linear feet (LF) of aging 8-inch water main with new 8-inch ductile iron pipe (DIP) and will install approximately 1,500 feet of…

LILBURN, GA—Lilburn Daze returns Saturday, Oct. 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.at Lilburn City Park, bringing families, friends and visitors together for one of Lilburn’s favorite annual traditions. Lilburn Daze offers something for everyone, from unique arts and crafts and food trucks to children’s activities, games, inflatables and…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA– Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) honors its 180 students recently named 2026 Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars – including five AP Capstone Diplomas – for their outstanding performance on the 2025-2026 exams. This is an increase from 168 students the previous year, with all our high schools represented…

ATLANTA— Members of the Atlanta City Council on Sept. 16 paid tribute to Alvia Alexander Boone, wife of the late John Oscar Boone, Sr. and daughter of the Late” T.M. ” Theodore Martin and Dorothy Hudson Alexander. Mrs. Boone passed away at the age of 90 on Sept. 9. As the devoted…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections (DeKalb VRE) has expanded Early Voting for the Nov. 3 General Election from 20 to 22 locations, providing voters with additional opportunities to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day. The DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections previously approved…