GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – A Loganville man will serve a life sentence for sexually assaulting a teen. A jury found Johnel Elisse Welch, 43, guilty of aggravated sexual battery for the 2021 incident involving a 17-year-old. He was sentenced to life in prison plus 30 years, with the possibility of…

COUNTY, GA – DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has appointed Terry G. Phillips as DeKalb County Attorney. His appointment has been confirmed by the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners. As County Attorney, Phillips will lead the Law Department in representing DeKalb County and provide legal advice and counsel to…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—Rockdale County Public Schools reported that an investigation is underway concerning a fight over the weekend that that took place during the pre-game warmups at the  Heritage High School vs. Rockdale County High football game. The Aug. 28 game was cancelled after the  altercation occurred on the…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is asking families and community members to share their perspectives on student screen time during the instructional day.  As technology continues to play an important role in teaching and learning, DCSD is committed to ensuring that district-issued devices are used…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – A pair of Minnesota gunmen pled guilty to gang charges for their roles in the Somalian Outlawz’s gang hit in Snellville Salih Ahmad Abdi, 24, and Abdulrahman Munye Haji-Sufi, 24, pled guilty to two counts of Violation of the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention…

DECATUR, GA – DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will host youth and adults to experience the art and science of beekeeping during a special Honey Harvest and Beekeeping Program from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 29, at the E.M.B.A.R.C. Community Youth Farm, 1185 Rock Chapel Rd., Lithonia. Founded…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA–The Redan Raiders rallied from a 12-0 second quarter deficit to upend their rivals, the Stone Mountain Pirates, 34-12 at Adams Stadium on Thursday night. Following a 31-yard touchdown pass by Stone Mountain’s Isaiah Samuel to Warren Melvin to fall behind 12-0 with 7:27 to play in…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA– The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners (BOC) will hold a Form of Government Review Workshop on Tuesday, Sept. 8, from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the J.P. Carr Community Center, 981 Taylor Street, Conyers. Facilitated by the Carl Vinson Institute of Government, the one-day workshop…