GWINNETT COUNTY, GA—An obsolete extended-stay hotel in Peachtree Corners soon will be transformed into long-term, affordable housing for homeless youths, youths aging out of foster care, vulnerable seniors and other at-risk populations.   The Gwinnett Housing Corporation (GHC), county officials and community partners are hosting a ceremonial groundbreaking on Wednesday, Feb. 25,…

DECATUR, GA– The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will partner with the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning and the Happy Helping Program to provide meals that service youths ages 18 and under during the summer. The program will run June 8 – July 17. …

ATLANTA—The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Georgia staff recently recognized 21 state legislators who are also family caregivers.    Rep. Sandy Donatucci (R-105), who cares for her mother, led the recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives floor during the Feb. 19 morning session.  She presented an AARP Georgia…

By GA Reps. Viola Davis, Sandra G. Scott ATLANTA–More than 6million veterans currently receive disability compensation through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Many rely on medication to manage service-connected injuries and illnesses ranging from PTSD and traumatic brain injury to hypertension, joint damage and chronic pain. Recently,…

DULUTH, GA — The Gwinnett County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will present 28 debutantes and beaus to society at its 9th Biennial “Crème de la Crème: Visions of Elegance and Excellence” Cotillion-Beautillion Ball on Saturday, March 14. The ball will be held at the Thomas P.…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA–Allyssa Amos, wanted on aggravated assault charges in connection with a drive-by shooting on a restaurant in October 2025, is in custody at the Gwinnett County Jail.   The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive and K-9 Units arrested Amoson on Feb.  20 in Duluth, GA. According to police reports,…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA–   Rockdale County Public School’ (RCPS) brightest young scientific minds and the research they conducted in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) fields were in the spotlight at the 2026 Rockdale Regional Science and Engineering Fair (RRSEF).  There are 47 Grand Champion RCPS students advancing to the state level, the…

CONYERS, GA– Jesus Lopez, a recent graduate of the Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology and lifelong Rockdale County resident, announced today that he is running for the Rockdale County Board of Education, Post 1. As the qualifying period approaches, Lopez says he is running on a platform centered on…