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DEKALB COUNTY, GA— The DeKalb County Police Department is seeking the public’s helping locating an elderly man. Ronnie Mack, 72, has been missing since Sunday morning, June 11, after leaving his residence in the 2200 block of Wingfoot Place.Mack is 5’7, 135 lbs. and has brown eyes and black hair. It is unknown what he was wearing when he left home.Anyone with information is urged to call 911 or the Police Department’s Special Victims Unit at 770-724-7710.

CORRECTION: Assessment notice appeal deadline July 10 DECATUR, GA– DeKalb County Tax Commissioner Irvin J. Johnson is reminding property owners that they have until July 10 to appeal their annual assessment. Assessment notice appeals  are not a tax bill. For questions and concerns, please call the county’s Property Appraisal & Assessment Department at 404-371-0841. “In an effort to guide taxpayers to the appropriate office, it is important to understand that the tax office works collaboratively with the Property Appraisal & Assessment Department to provide a seamless billing and collection process for ad valorem taxes in DeKalb,” said. Johnson. “Homeowners are encouraged to carefully…

STONECREST, GA – The City of Stonecrest has begun intersection safety improvements at Rockland Road and Turner Hill Road. The intersection improvements include the installation of a solar powered flashing stop sign, roadside mowing, and tree branch trimming. These actions represent the initial phase of the City’s multiphase plan to improve safety for motorists and pedestrians throughout Stonecrest.“Safety is a top priority,” said Mayor Jazzmin Cobble. “Stonecrest’s Transportation Master Plan, which was developed with public input, served as our official roadmap in identifying transportation needs and priorities within the city. I am happy to see the start of this important…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA – In observance of Juneteenth on Monday, June 19, garbage, recyclable materials and yard trimmings collection for residential customers will run one day late as follows:Monday, June 19 – Juneteenth observed. No sanitation service.Tuesday, June 20 – Residential customers whose regularly scheduled collection day is Monday, June 19, will be serviced on Tuesday, June 20.Wednesday, June 21 – Residential customers whose regularly scheduled collection day is Tuesday, June 20, will be serviced on Wednesday, June 21.Thursday, June 22 – Residential customers whose regularly scheduled collection day is Wednesday, June 21, will be serviced on Thursday, June 22.Friday,…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—DeKalb County Board of Ethics has cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting of June 15, 2023 at 6 p.m.

Decatur, GA – The city of Decatur has received the 2023 All America City award as one of the 10 communities recognized for its work to improve the health and well-being of young people, and its efforts to actively engage all residents in the policies and decisions that shape their lives. This is the second All-America City awarded to the city of Decatur. Decatur received its first  This year’s theme, “Creating Thriving Communities through Youth Engagement” has amplified the city of Decatur’s community-driven plan to create and offer opportunities for high-school aged youth to participate in the city’s decision-making process and become…

DECATUR, GA– Beech Drive, between Celia Way and Memorial Drive, will be closedto through-traffic throughout the day and night Tuesday, June 20, to Wednesday, Sept. 20 to facilitate the installation of a 30-inch ductile iron water main acrossMemorial Drive.

DECATUR, GA.—In honor of Father’s Day, the DeKalb County Police Department (DKPD) is hosting a live virtual town hall with a few DKPD Dads. The townhall will take place on Wednesday, June 14, at 6 p.m. via DCTV and Facebook (@DeKalbCountyPD). Join for a peek into the hearts and mind of the men behind the badge.

DEKALB COUNTY, GA – DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs Department will host a Movies in the Park series every Wednesday in July in various locations across the county at dusk and with each movie starting at 8:30 p.m. Participants are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs and food for each showing. All featured movies will be PG-13 and rated viewable for all ages to enjoy. Movie Schedule · July 5, Bouldercrest Park · July 12, Lithonia Pool · July 19,Wade Walker Park Tennis Court · July 26,Medlock Pool For more information, contact LaShanda Davis, public relations specialist, at…

Stonecrest Economic Development Plan Committee Sid Barron Revonda Cosby Dorian DeBarr Shelbia Jackson Dave Marcus Bernard Knight Thad Mayfield Minal Patel Christopher Seabrook Jetha Wagner Andrew Wells   ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA June 13, 2023 6:00 pm. Citizen Access: Stonecrest YouTube Live Channel I. CALL TO ORDER: City Manager Gia Scruggs II. ROLL CALL: Ashley Sailor, Economic Development III. AGENDA: Election of Officers (Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary) Update on Economic Development Plan Plan for Stakeholder Engagement 2023 Meeting Dates Open Discussion IV. ADJOURNMENT