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DECATUR, GA— DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson this week unveiled the County’s Comprehensive Housing Plan, a coordinated strategy designed to address housing needs—from homelessness and housing instability to rental opportunities, attainable homeownership and the development and preservation of quality housing. The plan represents a comprehensive approach to one of the most pressing…
DEKALB COUNTY, GA—DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections (DeKalb VRE) invites the community to its Registered and Ready Block Party on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 4380 Memorial Drive, Suite 300, Decatur. As the November 2026 General Election approaches, this interactive, family-friendly event will offer DeKalb residents an opportunity to get [...] The post DeKalb County…
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA– Gwinnett County is calling on the community to help identify local military veterans who have reached their 100th birthday or beyond. In honor of Veterans Day this November and as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary commemorations, District 3 Commissioner Jasper Watkins is launching a special initiative to celebrate Gwinnett County’s centenarian service members. [...] The…
ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—The community is invited to attend the Rockdale Homeowners Association Summit (HOA) on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Conyers-Rockdale Library, 864 Green St. S.W., Conyers. The summit is being hosted by “We the Homeowner, Inc.,” whose founder and executive director is Caroline Simmons. The advocacy organization is [...] The post Rockdale HOA Summit set…
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DEKALB COUNTY, GA—A Lithonia man will spend the rest of his life in prison for murdering a man at a gas station after heated argument, DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced today, Aug. 19. William Cooper, 21, was found guilty of Malice Murder, Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of a Firearm During the [...] The post DeKalb County: 21-year-old Lithonia man sentenced…
CONYERS, GA—The Conyers City Council work sessions will now be held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 4 p.m. followed by city council meetings at 6 p.m. Work sessions offer the mayor and all council members the opportunity to weigh in and discuss various topics or projects prior to being presented for [...] The post Conyers City Council changes work session meeting time effective…
GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – Members of an organized auto break-in ring have each pled guilty to racketeering, theft, and other charges for stealing from nearly 500 cars across Gwinnett County. From Nov. 24, 2022 to March 28, 2024, Gwinnett County Police noticed a trend of cargo vans being broken into at night and high-end painting equipment [...] The post Gwinnett County: 7 plead guilty to burglarizing…
CONYERS, GA—Conyers residents eager to learn more about their city government and community are encouraged to register for “Conyers University,” a free, six-week program designed to educate and personalize local government for citizens. Conyers University participants will attend the program for six Mondays beginning Oct.12, from 6-8 p.m. All sessions with the exception of the public [...] The…
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 Wednesday, Aug. 19, 7 p.m. , [...] The post National prayer rally for Nolan Wells set Aug. 19, New…
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 Hartley was pronounced deceased in the [...] The post…
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 a motel in Conyers, just 12 [...] The post Oxford man arrested in hit-and-run…
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 details, and clear payment information and [...] The post DeKalb County…
