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DECATUR, GA –The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit, with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service in Alabama, arrested a fugitive Thursday, January  15, after he stopped appearing for his murder trial. Authorities said Jeremy Collins , 29, initially appeared in court to face charges including malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony in connection with the August 2021 death of Keng Wilson. Collins failed to return to court during the trial and fled to Birmingham, Alabama, where he was later taken into custody following an altercation with law enforcement…

DEKALB COUNTY GA– The Embry Hills – Presidential Parkway and Surrounding Communities Placemaking Strategy project is hosting its Design Workshop on Feb. 12, at the Mountain West Church – Chamblee Campus (3147 Chamblee Tucker Road) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.  Residents, business owners, and community stakeholders are invited to take part in a Design Workshop, an interactive community event focused on shaping the future vision for the Embry Hills–Presidential Parkway & Surrounding Communities area. Hosted by DeKalb County and the Project Team, the Design Workshop will provide participants with a hands-on opportunity to review existing conditions, explore design concepts, and share ideas for…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA–Devon Horton’s attorney, Terence Campbell of Cotsirilos, Poulos & Campbell, has issued a statement to media outlets disputing claims that led to Horton’s arrest on child cruelty in the third degree and aggravated assault-strangulation charges. Campbell said the incident, which occurred on Saturday, Jan. 17, is a “personal matter between husband and wife.” He said the dispute “had absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with their children and no child was involved in the argument,” except for their being home during the dispute. “Dr. Horton and his wife got into an argument at their home yesterday, and he was…

 UPDATE: Devon Horton’s attorney, Terence Campbell of Cotsirilos, Poulos & Campbell, has issued a statement to media outlets disputing claims that led to Horton’s arrest on child cruelty in the third degree and aggravated assault-strangulation. Campbell said the incident is a “personal matter between husband and wife.” For more on the story: https://ocgnews.com/update-former-dekalb-schools-superintendent-devon-hudsons-arrest-stemmed-from-physical-argument-with-wife/ DEKALB COUNTY, GA—Former DeKalb County Schools Superintendent Devon Q. Horton was arrested on Saturday, Jan. 17, on cruelty to children and strangulation charges, according to DeKalb County Jail records. Horton’s arrest comes amidst a separate federal corruption case in an alleged kickbackand embezzlement scheme tied to…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– The Gwinnett County Police Department Homicide Unit has arrested a 21-year-old Forest Park man in connection with the death of his younger sibling. Almauri Drummond has been charged with Cruelty to Children in the Second Degree, Murder in the Second Degree, and Reckless Conduct in connection with his younger sibling’s death, police announced on Friday, Jan. 16, following the Jan. 8 incident.  Drummond told the two juveniles who found a gun to hide it from their father, rather than alerting an adult, police said.  Officers were dispatched to the 6000 block of Green Hill Drive regarding the…

ATLANTA – State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Sandra G. Scott (D-Rex) will host Homeowners Association (HOA), Condominium Owners Association (COA) and Property Owners Association (POA) Day at the Georgia Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 10 a.m., Room 216.  “Homeownership should not come with fear, confusion or unchecked power,” said Rep. Davis. “This day at the Capitol is about elevating the voices of homeowners and ensuring that state law reflects fairness, accountability and transparency.” The event seeks to bring together homeowners, residents, board members and advocates from across Georgia to raise awareness about ongoing concerns related to homeowner, condominium and property owner associations,…

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a moment to pause and reflect. It is a time to remember what Dr. King stood for and to consider what his message continues to require of us today. Dr. King reminded us that everybody can be great, because everybody can serve. That truth remains just as powerful now as it was then. His legacy calls us beyond remembrance and into action. This day is not only about honoring history, it is about recommitting ourselves to the work. Dr. King’s legacy was never meant only to inspire. It was meant to prepare us. Prepare…

CONYERS, GA—The Conyers City Council will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 6 p.m., at City Hall, 901 O’Kelly Street, Conyers. The public is invited to attend in person or to view the  meetings livestream at: Council Meeting Stream. Several items are on the Jan. 21 agenda for the City Council and mayor’s consideration. Among them:  Ordinances 1464 and 1465 pertaining to the city’s operating budget Resolution 765 to establish various City Council committees for legislative, investigative and study purposes. Resolution 767 for the mayor to appoint City Council members to various City Council Committees  Board Appointments for the following:  Appointment: Sherri Washington to the Conyers Rockdale…

The Greater Lithonia Chamber of Commerce will host its first luncheon of 2026 on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 11:30 a.m., at Kaiser Permanente Panola Medical Center, 5440 Hillandale Drive, Stonecrest, GA. The Chamber is seeking new members to join and will focus on helping local businesses better understand how to do business with DeKalb County.  Interested businesses and entrepreneurs are invited to come learn about the resources, processes, and opportunities available to local businesses—particularly those seeking to navigate county procurement, contracting, and vendor engagement. The featured guest speaker will be Michelle Butler, DeKalb County Chief Procurement Officer. Butler will share practical insights every business should…