DECATUR, GA–DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson announced the launch of the $28.9 million Candler Crossing development, a transformative project set to restore vitality to the Candler Road corridor, deliver essential services, and spark new opportunities for the community. The project will feature a full-service Publix grocery store, multi-tenant retail…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced a conviction by jury trial in the case against an Atlanta man accused of multiple sexual assaults nearly 40 years ago.  On Friday, Sept.19, jurors found Jeffrey Briney, now 61, guilty of two counts of Rape, five counts of Kidnapping,…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – The Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner’s Office announces that beginning the week of Oct. 1, service fees will be applied to credit card transactions conducted at the county’s Driver Motor Vehicle offices. Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner Denise R. Mitchell said the change brings Gwinnett in line with other counties across Georgia…

PINE LAKE, GA—The City of Pine Lake will host its annual Pine Lake Fest, a two-day festival on the shores of picturesque Pine Lake, GA, DeKalb County’s smallest city.   Now in its 23rd year, the festival will take place on Oct. 11 and Oct.12 and will feature the best that…

ATLANTA – The House Study Committee on Reinsurance for Essential Industries, co-chaired by State Rep. Noel Williams, Jr. (R-Cordele) and State Rep. Darlene Taylor (R-Thomasville), will hold its second meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 1, at 9 a.m., Room 506 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building in Atlanta. Created by House Resolution…

Metro Atlanta job seekers will have the chance to connect with employers, sharpen their skills, and explore career pathways in high-demand industries at a free career networking event on Friday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  The event will be hosted at Impact Event Center, 2323 Sylvan…