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November 22, 2021

DECATUR, GA—DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson hosted his annual Day of Service on Nov. 20 with dozens of volunteers turning out to give back to the community. The event kicked off with a holiday turkey give-a-way, in partnership with the Women In NAACP DeKalb County Branch; 100 Black Men of DeKalb; The Center […]

November 22, 2021

DECATUR, GA—Justin Gold, a 27-year-old Decatur man, has been sentenced to life in prison for the stabbing death of a family friend over a $125 debt. DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced Gold’s conviction by jury trial. Jurors returned guilty verdicts Nov. 16 against Gold on charges of Malice Murder, Felony Murder, Aggravated […]

November 22, 2021

Innovative technology connects families with children waiting for adoption ATLANTA– The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS) has announced an innovative pilot program to help match families with children in foster care who are eligible for adoption. The Adoption-Share’s Family-Match pilot is slated to begin on Dec. 1. […]

November 22, 2021

DECATUR, GA—Due to the limited amount of remaining funds and the large number of pending applications, DeKalb County announced that it is suspending the acceptance of new applications for financial help through the DeKalb Tenant-Landlord Assistance Coalition (TLAC) program. The last day to apply for the program will be Wednesday, Nov. 24, at 5 […]

November 19, 2021

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—DeKalb County Government is partnering with several faith leaders to distribute 4,000 boxes of produce and chicken during its Thanksgiving food distribution to fight COVID-19 food insecurity exacerbated by inflation. On Saturday, Nov. 20, DeKalb County and six local churches will celebrate Thanksgiving Day 2021 with a food distribution during which residents […]

November 19, 2021

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Field Operations arrested 20 people on various Felony and Misdemeanor Domestic Violence charges during a two-day task force initiative that concluded last Thursday, Nov. 18. A total of 29 of 180 outstanding domestic violence warrants were cleared following 157 primary endeavors. Some suspects were […]

November 19, 2021

ATLANTA –Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr and Attorneys General across the country are investigating whether Meta Platforms, Inc., formerly known as Facebook, violated state consumer protection law by providing and promoting Instagram to children and young adults. “We have become increasingly concerned with Meta possibly marketing to Georgia’s children despite knowing the risks posed […]

November 19, 2021

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA– Rockdale County received the 2021 Georgia County Excellence Award from the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) at this year’s County Reconnect Conference. Rockdale, along with Baldwin, Coweta Spalding and Upson counties received the award for finding creative and innovative solutions to challenges facing their communities. The conference was held […]

November 19, 2021

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—DeKalb District 4 Commissioner Steve Bradshaw is sponsoring two Thanksgiving food distribution events and one COVID-19 and flu vaccination event on Saturday, Nov. 20. Bradshaw has partnered with Potter’s House Community Development to host a food distribution, COVID-19 and flu vaccine event beginning at 10 a.m. at 1983 Brockett Road, Tucker. While […]

November 18, 2021

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—On Saturday, Dec. 4, DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson will host a special event to help bring the joy of Christmas to underserved children during the holidays. The 2nd Annual Stuff the Bus Holiday Toy Drive will take place 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in two locations: Northlake Mall, 4800 […]

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DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson hosts Annual Day of Service Nov. 20

Decatur man gets life sentence in murder of family friend over $125

Adoption-matching pilot to launch in Georgia Dec. 1

DeKalb County’s Tenant-Landlord Assistance Program to stop taking applications Nov. 24

Thousands of turkeys, Thanksgiving boxes to be distributed in DeKalb, Rockdale on Saturday, Nov. 20

DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office makes 20 arrests in domestic violence warrant sweep

Georgia AG Carr joins nationwide investigation into Instagram’s Impact on young people

Rockdale County receives ACCG Excellence Award for Accountability Court programs

Commissioner Steve Bradshaw sponsors Thanksgiving food distributions, $100 gift cards for vaccinations

DeKalb County residents encouraged to donate new toys during “Stuff the Bus” toy drive

DeKalb voters urged to check precinct locations ahead of May 24 Primary Election, return completed absentee ballots now

Lisa Matic appointed Gwinnett County Chief Deputy Tax Commissioner

4 more suspects arrested in contraband operation, “Eyes in the Sky,” at DeKalb County Jail

DeKalb voters urged to check precinct locations ahead of May 24 Primary Election, return completed absentee ballots now

Lisa Matic appointed Gwinnett County Chief Deputy Tax Commissioner

4 more suspects arrested in contraband operation, “Eyes in the Sky,” at DeKalb County Jail