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ATLANTA–Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) said he “fully supports” peaceful pro-Palestinian student protestors who were arrested at Emory University’s campus in Atlanta on Thursday, April 25. The Atlanta demonstration over the Gaza war was one of many protests on college campuses held this week across the U.S. Emory University’s Vice…
GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – A Gwinnett County grand jury on Thursday, April 25, indicted a Lawrenceville father and stepmother accused of killing a young girl, then delaying a call for emergency medical aid. The stepmother, Natiela Barros, 34, is charged with malice murder, two counts of felony murder, aggravated…
National firm reviewing DeKalb County’s plan to enhance EMS/911 services, Brookhaven touted as model
DEKALB COUNTY, GA—DeKalb County is in the process of making major upgrades to improve EMS services—specifically the response time throughout DeKalb County. The county plans to add more EMT/paramedics, more nurses and additional ambulances. Fitch & Associates, a nationally-known leader in EMS and Ambulance system consulting, is completing…
GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – A Gwinnett County jury returned a guilty verdict on Thursday, April 25, against a Lilburn man who had more than 50,000 images and 200 videos of children being sexually abused and tortured. Following the verdict, Gwinnett County Superior Court Judge Deborah Fluker followed the State’s recommendation and…
DEKALB COUNTY, GA—DeKalb County Human Services Office of Youth Services will host a Youth Health Fair on Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Clarkson Community Center, 3701 College Ave., Clarkston. The event is part of the county’s ongoing commitment to enhancing public health and ensuring…
STONE MOUNTAIN, GA—Head to Stone Mountain Village’s business district to enjoy free concerts every Friday evening during the months of May and June. The 2024 Spring Tunes by the Tracks series takes place from 7 to 9 p.m., rain or shine(unless severe weather) and features local indie artists, performing on a stage in…
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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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