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GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners acted on several initiatives during its Nov. 5 and Nov. 12 meetings. A recap of what they approved follows: Expanded support for CASA Program Gwinnett continues to prioritize the welfare of children in foster care through its ongoing support of the…
By Mark Brock DEKALB COUNTY, GA—The two remaining DeKalb County School District’s high school football playoff teams are hosting second-round games on Friday , Nov. 22, following big first-round victories last week. The Columbia Eagles (5-6) face off with the Class 2A defending state champion Pierce County Bears (10-1)…
STONE MOUNTAIN, GA—The DeKalb County School District has achieved the highest honors in the state. According to the latest U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings, Kittredge Magnet School and Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers have been named the No. 1 and No. 2 elementary schools in Georgia, respectively. “This…
DEKALB COUNTY, GA–Due to forecasted cold weather, DeKalb County will open four warming centers for residents on Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 20-22, starting at 8 p.m. at the following locations: Frontline Response International, 2585 Gresham Road, Atlanta North DeKalb Senior/Community Center, 3393 Malone Drive, Chamblee, GA 30341 (see pickup schedule below for…
ATLANTA – MARTA will hold a job fair for rail operators, bus operators and journeyman bus technicians on Thursday, Nov. 21, 1–5 p.m., at MARTA headquarters, located across from the Lindbergh Center rail station on Piedmont Road in Atlanta. MARTA is offering a sign-on bonus to bus operators and journeyman bus…
DEKALB COUNTY , GA—The DeKalb County tax commissioner’s office has announced its operating schedule for the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year holidays. Customers are reminded that online and kiosk service options, including holidays and weekends, are available daily. Holiday schedule: Nov. 27, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., closed Nov. 28-29 Dec.…
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Georgia’s historic John Lewis monument unveiled, replaces Confederate obelisk
DECATUR, GA—A 12-foot-tall bronze statue memorializing the late Georgia Congressman John Lewis, one of Atlanta’s legendary Civil Rights rights leaders, now stands for the world to see in front of the historic Decatur Courthouse. It was in this Georgia district, just outside of Atlanta, where Lewis served for 17 consecutive terms as Congressman that the unveiling ceremony was held on Aug. 24, 2024. Hundreds turned out to witness the historic event, many lining up at the Decatur Square hours ahead of the 11 a.m. ceremony.
Renowned sculptor Basil Watson created the John Lewis monument. Watson, who was born in Kingston, Jamaica, emigrated in 2002 to the U.S., where he established his studio and home in Lawrenceville, GA. Watson joined several dignitaries including DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond and Presiding Officer for the Board of Commissioners Mereda Davis Johnson and her husband, Congressman Hank Johnson, for the event.
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