STONECREST, GA—With their fists raised high, a crowd of black business owners and supporters on Friday joined New Birth Missionary Baptist Church’s Senior Pastor Jamal Bryant for the launch of the Bullseye Black Market—a national movement to support black-owned businesses.  The event, held at New Birth’s Samson Fitness Center, marked…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—A convicted serial rapist from Lithonia will spend the rest of his life in prison.  On Thursday, April 17, DeKalb County Superior Court Judge Nora Polk, who presided over the trial, sentenced Marieo Terrell Kearney to Life Without the Possibility of Parole, plus 5 years to serve…

CONYERS, GA– Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) is recruiting outstanding teachers to come aboard for the 2025-2026  school year.  The school district is hosting a Teacher Job Fair on Saturday, May 3, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the RCPS Board Room, 960 Pine Street NE, Conyers. Participants must pre-register by…

STONECREST, GA—With The Great Awakening weekend already underway, New Birth Missionary Baptist Church continues its transformative Easter celebration with impactful community engagement and powerful worship ahead.  On Saturday, April 19, New Birth will host its Community Impact Day, offering free Easter dinners to 1,500 families, a health fair in partnership with…

DECATUR, GA- In a bold step to curb crime and reckless driving, the DeKalb County Police Department’s Special Operations Division conducted a high-visibility Spring Operation Safety Checkpoint on Friday, April 11.  The initiative is a key component of DeKalb CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson’s comprehensive public safety strategy, which combines proactive…

CONYERS, GA–Disc golf enthusiasts gathered for the ribbon-cutting of the Iron Hoof Disc Golf Course at the Georgia International Horse Park (GIHP) on April 16. The 18-hole, championship course is now open and free for public use. Volunteers, led by local disc golf course designers Donny Cook and Travis…