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DECATUR, GA–DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced a conviction by jury trial on today, April 25, in the case against a Decatur man accused of shooting and killing the man who lived in the apartment above him. On Monday, jurors found Alphonso Watts, 53, guilty of Malice Murder, two…
DEKALB COUNTY, GA – This Saturday, April 27, the annual DeKalb County School District (DCSD) Spring job fair will be held from 9 a.m. until noon at Miller Grove High School, 2645 DeKalb Medical Pkwy in Lithonia. Exciting certified and classified opportunities are currently available. Click HERE for real-time listings of…
GWINNETT COUNTY, GA—The 10th annual Gwinnett Multicultural Festival and County Government Open House will be held on Saturday, May 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Gwinnett Place Mall in Duluth. The Multicultural Festival andOpen House brings the community together every year to celebrate the vibrant cultures and customs of the people…
ATLANTA, GA–Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said on Thursday (April 25) that Atlanta recorded an unemployment rate of 3.1 percent in March, up just one-tenth from a revised 3.0 percent in February. A year ago, the rate was 3.1 percent. Meanwhile, the labor force increased in Atlanta by 25,295 and ended the month…
Become a poll official at a hiring event this Friday, April 26, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., at the Five Forks branch of the Gwinnett County Public Library. During the event, attendees must complete an I-9 form and bring the required original identification documents for verification. If you are unable to attend the…
DeKalb County CEO Thurmond, White House officials tour $11M investments at Emory Hillandale Hospital
STONECREST, GA—Tom Perez, senior advisor to President Biden, on Wednesday (April 24) praised the work at Emory Hillandale Hospital, where an $11 million investment from Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) is transforming health care. DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond and the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners appropriated the…
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Crowd turns out for Congressman David Scott’s meet-and-greet in Rockdale County
ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—A crowd of supporters and VIPS on Sunday, April 14, attended a meet-and-greet for long-time Democratic Congressman David Scott (GA-13), who is running for re-election.
The reception was hosted by Rockdale County Commissioner Sherri Washington, Post 1, at Loretta’s Kitchen in Conyers, where a Southern buffet was prepared for the event.
Scott thanked Washington and the crowd of supporters for welcoming him, his wife, Alfredia, and family members, saying that he was glad to return to Rockdale, which he had represented for 10 years prior to redistricting following the 2010 Census. The 13th congressional district now includes all of Rockdale County, and parts of Clayton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Henry and Newton counties.
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