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October 18, 2021

ATLANTA—Gov. Brian P. Kemp has announced 27 appointments to various boards and commission Georgia Commission on Women Valerie Montgomery Rice is the sixth president of Morehouse School of Medicine and the first woman to lead the free-standing medical institution. Montgomery Rice serves as both the president and CEO. A renowned […]

September 27, 2021

ATLANTA — District 11 Council member Marci Collier Overstreet recently conducted an exclusive interview with Southwest Atlanta resident and world-renowned artist Radcliffe Bailey to discuss plans for his special installation at the Cascade Nature Preserve as part of a Public Art Program through Renew Atlanta. Radcliffe’s work can be found at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International […]

September 27, 2021

ATLANTA– Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced a $1,000 pay supplement for all eligible sworn law enforcement officials and first responders in Georgia. Local governments and employers of public safety officials and first responders are encouraged to visit the Office of Planning and Budget’s grant funding opportunities website for more information on how to apply, receive, and […]

September 14, 2021

ATLANTA– Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is warning Georgians about the latest version of the grandparent scam. The scam still starts with a phone call from someone pretending to be your grandchild, one of his/her friends, a lawyer or a law enforcement officer. The caller then describes an urgent scenario requiring that […]

September 13, 2021

SNAP to launch in-fused water tastings across Georgia ATLANTA – Georgia’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly food stamp) and its four partner agencies are launching Hydrate My State, a campaign tailored for SNAP-eligible Georgians to encourage more water consumption, instead of sugary beverages. The campaign, led by the Division of Family and Children Services […]

September 12, 2021

ATLANTA – The Council for Quality Growth (CQG), the Atlanta Commercial Board of REALTORS® (ACBR), and the Atlanta REALTORS® Association (ARA), in collaboration with Clark Atlanta University (CAU), will host the 2021 Atlanta Mayoral Forum on Sept. 14, at CAU’s Bishop Cornelius L. Henderson Student Center. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the forum will […]

August 31, 2021

ATLANTA, GA —Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that the office’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit has indicted four individuals on human trafficking charges. A DeKalb County Grand Jury returned the indictment on August 24. “We thank the DeKalb County Grand Jury for their careful consideration of the evidence in this case,” said Attorney […]

August 27, 2021

The Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade, which usually takes place in late September, has been postponed, organizers announced today. “ABI was in the process of putting our plans in action for the 2021 Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade. However, as conditions surrounding COVID and the Delta Variant have shifted, it has become obvious that […]

August 5, 2021

On Saturday, Aug. 7, Integrity Dental Services, the Atlanta-based dental laboratory, will host its inaugural back-to-school “Healthy Smiles Drive,” 1 to 4 p.m., at S.L Lewis Elementary School, 6201 Connell Road, College Park. Families should go to the bus loading area. The event was created to support oral hygiene among minority children […]

July 29, 2021

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced that the office’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit has indicted eight Albany, GA Bloods gang members on 54 gang and human trafficking charges in which they forced minors and others into sexual servitude. A Dougherty County Grand Jury returned the indictment on July 28. “Gangs are […]

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Gov. Kemp names 27 appointments to Georgia boards and commissions

Atlanta City Council member Marci Overstreet interviews renowned artist Radcliffe Bailey about commissioned work at Cascade

Gov. Kemp announces bonus for Georgia public safety officials, first responders

Georgia Attorney General Carr warns of new twist on grandparent scam

Georgia SNAP program urges families to drink more water, avoid sugary drinks

Real estate and development industry to host 2021 Atlanta mayoral forum Sept. 14

DeKalb County grand jury: 4 indicted on human trafficking of persons under 18

Atlanta BeltLine 2021 Lantern Parade postponed due to rising COVID-19 cases

Integrity Dental Services to host 2021 Healthy Smiles Drive at S.L. Lewis Elementary School

8 Albany, Georgia Bloods gang members indicted on 54 counts of human trafficking Attorney General Carr:Gangs behind crime wave in Georgia

DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office arrest suspects in three unrelated murders

Rep. Hank Johnson, Rockdale County officials to host vaccination event, $50 gift cards on Saturday, Oct. 23

City of Stonecrest City Council Virtual Meeting, Oct. 25, 6 p.m.

DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office arrest suspects in three unrelated murders

Rep. Hank Johnson, Rockdale County officials to host vaccination event, $50 gift cards on Saturday, Oct. 23

City of Stonecrest City Council Virtual Meeting, Oct. 25, 6 p.m.