DEKALB COUNTY, GA—The DeKalb County Board of Education voted on Wednesday(Oct. 15) to accept the resignation of Devon Q. Horton as superintendent of the DeKalb County School District, effective Nov. 15. Horton’s resignation comes one week after he was indicted on federal corruption charges concerning the Evanston-Skokie School District…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA–– The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office reports the death of the 8th inmate to die in custody at the DeKalb County Jail this year. Officials said the death appears to be a medical emergency and there is no evidence of foul play. An internal investigation is underway, and…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—Early voting for the upcoming Nov. 4 elections began on Tuesday, Oct. 14 and is off to a very sluggish start.  As of Wednesday, Oct.. 15, only 86 voters had cast ballots in the City of Conyers races for a new mayor and four City Council seats.…

ATLANTA – Fulton County Board of Health (FCBOH) Environmental Health and mosquito control staff recovered additional positive samples for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) from traps this week. The positive test results were reported in the Hapeville, GA area.  While FCBOH is collaborating with its mosquito control vendor to treat the nearby…

STONE MOUNTAIN, GA–Voices of Faith Church is gearing up for a fun-filled evening of children’s activities planned for its Fall Festival on Oct. 31. The festival will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at 2500 Rockbridge Road, SW., Stone Mountain. Families are invited to bring the kids out…

By Lance Hammonds Once again, DeKalb County finds itself in crisis — not because of our students or teachers, but because of failed leadership at the top. Superintendent Dr. Devon Horton has been placed on administrative leave following a federal indictment in Illinois on 17 counts, including fraud, theft,…