WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced today, Feb. 5,  that more than $11 million in Community Project Funding he secured for Georgia’s 4th District is in the final FY2026 spending bills approved by Congress and signed into law by the president this week. The funding will directly…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA —The suspect connected to a shooting that occurred inside the Decatur Library on Monday, February. 2, afternoon has been taken into custody, ccording to the Decatur Police Department. Medicus Brown, 44, has been taken into custody and faces charges of aggravated assault with intent to murder and…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– The DeKalb County Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of its new Teen Tech Center on Thursday, Feb.19, at 10 a.m. at the Hamilton Recreation Center, 3262 Chapel Street, Scottdale, GA. The Teen Tech Center is designed…

DECATUR, GA— The DeKalb County Board of Registration & Elections (DeKalb BRE) will hold its scheduled meeting on Thursday, Feb., 12, at 4:30 p.m. for the purpose of conducting normal business. This meeting will be conducted in person at 4380 Memorial Drive, Decatur. Public comments may be made in…

DECATUR, GA – On Saturday, Feb. 7 at 1 p.m., Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) is holding his 7th Annual Unsung Heroes Awards program, honoring 16 residents for their positive contributions to Georgia’s Fourth Congressional District. Since 2019, Congressman Johnson has recognized nearly 120 constituents who go above and beyond…

BROOKHAVEN, GA — A Compassionate Police Department Award is on the way to the Brookhaven Police Department from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals(PETA).  The nonprofit organization is honoring Brookhaven police officers for their swift action in rescuing a 3-month-old puppy that reportedly was beaten on a livestream social media post…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA –  DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, alongside the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners, will host a drive-thru food distribution starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, reinforcing the County’s ongoing commitment to addressing food insecurity and supporting families in need. No registration is required. Participation is open to DeKalb…

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA—The Celebration of Life service for Officer Pradeep Tamang will be held on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 12Stone Church, 1322 Buford Drive in Lawrenceville Those who are planning to attend are asked to be seated by 9:30 a.m. The service will begin at10 a.m. Officer Tamang, 25, was killed in…