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DEKALB COUNTY, GA–DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced the conviction by jury trial and sentencing of a man accused of shooting and killing two people at an extended stay motel in unincorporated Decatur. On Wednesday, Sept. 23, a jury found William Leftenent, 39, guilty of two counts of…
DEKALB COUNTY, GA— Four years after its closure, Michelle Obama Park at Intrenchment Creek will officially reopen, marking the return of an important natural and recreational resource for residents and visitors while celebrating a new chapter of connectivity, conservation, and community. DeKalb County will kick off the celebration with…
GWINNETT COUNTY, GA–Gwinnett County will host a series of community update and input events for the upcoming restoration of the Maguire-Livsey Family Big House — a landmark that reflects significant cultural heritage and historical contributions in the South Gwinnett community. The events will give residents an opportunity to learn…
ATLANTA, GA–The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of Law Enforcement Division Sgt. Ben Cunningham, a 27-year veteran of the Department. Sgt. Cunningham passed away on Thursday, Sept. 24, following a possible medical episode while training in Cunningham’s career with DNR…
DEKALB COUNTY, GA– The DeKalb County Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) will resume its regular 7 a.m. start time for residential collection operations effective Monday, Sept. 28, 2026. In July, DSWM temporarily shifted residential collection operations from 7 a.m. to 6 a.m. in response to extreme summer temperatures…
DEKALB COUNTY, GA— DeKalb County Police have arrested a suspect two days after the weekend murders of two young boys. Investigators arrested 18-year-old Julian Ellis on Tuesday night (Sept. 22) in connection with the shooting deaths of the two brothers, Jamarion Rolle, 11, and Jakhi Clark, 12. Two women,…
A record-setting 31 Gwinnett County Public Schools alumni are currently on NFL rosters or practice squads, the highest number in district history. Representing schools across the district, these athletes showcase the strength of GCPS athletics and the opportunities available for scholar-athletes to succeed at the highest levels of competition.…
