DEKALB COUNTY, GA—An Atlanta man accused of multiple sexual assaults nearly 40 years ago will spend the rest of his life in prison, DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced on today, Oct. 24. Jeffrey Briney, now 61, was found guilty of two counts of Rape, five counts of…

Wednesday, October 29, 2025  9:00 am Called Meeting & Executive Session  Cabinet Room 1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard  Stone Mountain, GA 30083  The called meeting & executive session agenda is attached and can be accessed online by going to: www.dekalbschoolsga.org, click on Board of Education, go to Meeting Agendas and click on the date…

ATLANTA— The Georgia Department of Transportation( DOT) has issued an advisory concerning the construction the SR 400 Express Lanes Project.  Beginning Oct. 27, motorists should expect delays, exercise caution, and reduce their speed while traveling S.R. 400 as construction gets underway for the Express Lanes Project. Motorists should check the SR…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—The Rockdale Democratic Committee invites the community to attend its general meeting on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 9 a.m., 977 S. Main St., Sute 8-H, Conyers. Updates will be provided on the City of Conyers elections and the Public Service Commission statewide elections.  Stay informed, get involved, and…

By Mark Brock DCSD Athletics Specialist DeKalb County is well represented in the 2025 class of the Georgia Football Hall of Fame with four inductees gracing the stage on Saturday, Oct. Oct. 25, at 6:30 p.m. at the College Football Hall of Fame in downtown Atlanta. Avondale’s Danny Buggs…

ATLANTA—The Urban League of Greater Atlanta will host its Fall Super Saturday Homebuyer Education Expo on Nov. 8, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at World Changers Church, 2500 Burdette Road, College Park.   Future homebuyers are invited to the daylong event that will offer an array of resources to those seeking to buy…