ROCKDALE COUNTY—Cheers erupted as a young player threw the ceremonial first pitch on Thursday, July 10, marking the grand unveiling of the newly renovated All-Star Legacy Field at the Barksdale Boys & Girls Club.  The field renovation, a joint initiative of the Atlanta Braves and Major League Baseball was…

DECATUR, GA—In a two-day initiative aimed at enhancing public safety, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office partnered with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to execute Operation Safe DeKalb 2025.   The July 8-9 operation, which included about 125 officers from 15 law enforcement agencies, focused on serving outstanding warrants…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—The DeKalb County School District has announced 21 new principals who will take the helm at schools across the district for the 2025–2026 academic year.  “Our principals are the heartbeat of every school,” said Superintendent Dr. Devon Q. Horton. “Each of these new leaders brings extraordinary dedication,…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt is coming this weekend to Towers High School, his alma mater, to give back to the community that helped shape him.  The NFL star will host his inaugural Devonte Wyatt Community Resource Day on Saturday, July 12, from 9 a.m. to…

By Rev. Dorothea “Dee” Dawkins-Haigler The Black church has never just been a house of worship or a sanctuary for the soul. It was the strategy room for liberation and a headquarters for justice. From slavery to civil rights to today’s fight for voting rights, our churches have housed…

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA– Gwinnett County government has been nationally recognized for several innovative public service initiatives that demonstrate its commitment to forward-thinking governance and strong community engagement.  The County earned multiple 2025 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo)—spanning  a wide range of departments and service areas, from emergency…