BILOXI, MS– On the day Nolan Xavier Wells should have celebrated his 19th birthday, his family, faith leaders and supporters from across the country will gather in Biloxi for a National Prayer Rally honoring his life and calling for truth, transparency and accountability. The rally will take place on…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office is reporting the in-custody death of a 26-year-old inmate at the DeKalb County Jail. According to authorities, Tehutihotep Hartley of Decatur was found unresponsive in the facility on Monday morning.  Aug.17.  On-site medical personnel and emergency medical services  administered aid, but…

CONYERS, GA—Conyers Police Department and the Georgia State Patrol quickly tracked down the suspect of the fatal hit-and-run on Dogwood Drive that claimed the life of Andrea Cantrell, 43, of Conyers. Authorities arrested Derrick Lydell Mathis, 52, of Oxford and charged him with Homicide by Vehicle. Mathis was located at…

DECATUR, GA– The DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office recently mailed nearly 260,000 property tax bills on Aug. 14 to property owners for the 2026 tax year. Owners who signed up for e-alerts may also check their email for billing notifications. Property owners are receiving newly redesigned tax bills with easy-to-understand…

ATLANTA—The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed measles in an unvaccinated resident of metro Atlanta. At this time, there is no known travel history or exposure to someone infected with measles. DPH is working to identify anyone who may have had contact with the individual while the…

DEKALB, GA – The DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office website now has a new address. “Peace of mind is very important as we provide property tax and motor vehicle services. It should be easy for taxpayers to identify government services online, which is why we’ve moved to DeKalbTaxGA.gov,” said…

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA– The Gwinnett County Police Department (GCPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Deaniyka Body. On July 24, Body jumped out of a vehicle while being transported and ran near the State Route 316 eastbound ramp. Officers responded to the area and attempted to locate her.…

DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced a conviction by jury trial in the case against a convicted felon who shot a man who asked him for money at a gas station.  Homer Wright, 46, was found guilty of three counts of Aggravated Assault and Possession of a Firearm…