ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA – Keep Conyers-Rockdale Beautiful (KCRB) will host its Christmas tree recycling initiative, “Bring One for the Chipper,” providing Rockdale residents with an environmentally responsible way to recycle live Christmas trees after the holiday season. The Rockdale Recycling Center  will be open from Saturday, Jan. 3-10, 2026,, 9: a.m.…

lDEKALB COUNTY, GA – The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit and uniform patrol units are actively searching for three inmates who escaped from the DeKalb County Jail early this morning, Dec. 22.. The escape was discovered during a routine security check, which revealed the inmates were missing. Internal…

DECATUR, GA— DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson signed an executive order on Dec. 17 ending pandemic-era remote work and formally transitioning county government back to full in-person operations. Beginning Jan. 5, 2026, all DeKalb County offices under the CEO’s supervision will be staffed in person during regular business hours.…

DECATUR, GA – The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit, with assistance from the U.S. Marshal’s Office, on Dec. 17 arrested a person suspected of murdering a man on Oct. 4, and pistol whipping a woman during an alleged home invasion on Oct. 1. Investigators located Lithonia, Georgia resident Darryle…

GWINNETT COUNTY GA—Three former Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) students have been nominated for “Music’s Biggest Night,” formally known as the Grammy Awards.  John Kadadu, Luc Bernadel, and Andrew Hitt all previously participated in the Grayson Technical Education Program at Grayson High School and were students of the music production program. The three students have each been…

DECATUR, GA– Darnell D. Fullum has appointed as DeKalb County’s new Director of Public Safety, bringing more than 38 years of distinguished fire service and public safety leadership to the role. DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson announced the appointment on today, Dec. 17. Fullum succeeds  Director Jack Lumpkin, who announced his…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—Rainbow Park Baptist Church is hosting a community food distribution on Dec. 31, at noon, 2941 Columbia Drive, Decatur.  Groceries including fresh produce and essential goods will be provided to those in need, while supplies last. The event is free. No registration isrequired. 

ATLANTA – State Rep. Dar’shun Kendrick (D – Lithonia) will hold a pre-session town hall meeting to discuss her legislative priorities for the 2026 legislative session on Friday, Dec. 19, at 7 p.m. via Zoom.  Registration is required for the town hall meeting. Please click here to register.  At A Glance: WHO: Representative…