DEKALB COUNTY, GA–CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson delivered her second annual State of the County address on Thursday, May 7, 2026, outlining a bold vision for DeKalb County centered on economic development, infrastructure investment, housing, innovation, and government accountability. This year’s theme, “Mission Possible: Believe the Unbelievable,” was unveiled through a…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA– All three high schools within Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) district have been named 2026 Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Schools by Georgia School Superintendent Richard Woods. The distinction is one that RCPS has achieved for more than 16 consecutive years, district officials announced.  Salem High was named an…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA— DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson showed her support  —and love—for seniors by helping kick off the 37th Annual DeKalb County Senior Olympic Games on Monday, May 4.  The CEO raised an illuminated torch at the 10 a.m. opening ceremony, which was held at the Exchange Intergenerational…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA–Rockdale County Clerk of Superior and State Courts Janice Morris invites the public to attend a free notary training session on Friday, May 15, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at JP Carr Community Center, 981 Taylor St., Conyers. This informational session is designed for current notaries…

LILBURN, GA—The City of Lilburn in Gwinnett County is excited to announce the return of “Rock the Park,” the city’s free summer concert series, that kicks off at Lilburn City Park on June 13. This year’s kickoff takes place from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. with local favorite Happy Hour, followed…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA–The first day of the 2026 GHSA Track and Field Championships has a strong DeKalb County presence with 35 individuals and 20 relay teams ready to begin competition on Monday, May 11, at the University of Georgia Track and Field Complex in Athens. Southwest DeKalb High School…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA–– The global industrial group, Socomec, marked a major milestone on May 6 with a ribbon cutting of its new facilities at 2935 Shawnee Industrial Way in unincorporated Suwanee.  This event celebrates Socomec’s expansion and investment of $10 million in Gwinnett County and the creation of 300…

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA – A 75-year-old Lawrenceville man was sentenced to life in prison for shooting and killing a neighbor who was walking his puppies, the Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday, May 7.   Stanley Nathaniel Elliott was found guilty of felony murder, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm…