DECATUR, GA–A DeKalb County Grand Jury has indicted 17 alleged gang members on drug and weapons charges following a multi-agency investigation.   Acting on a warrant that was part of an investigation out of Texas, authorities discovered firearms, an illegal psychedelic mushroom growing operation and seized a significant amount of…

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA – Career criminal prosecutor and nationally recognized legal author Michael Scott “Mike” Carlson joins the Gwinnett District Attorney’s Office today as Executive Assistant District Attorney. Carlson will lead the agency’s Appellate, Complex Case, and Training divisions. Carlson has practiced law for 33 years and has been devoted to…

CONYERS, GA- Three Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) seniors were honored for their creative writing skills after entering this year’s “Conyers’ Celebration of Community” essay contest, a partnership between the city of Conyers and RCPS. Jasonica Morgan was the first-place winner, earning a prize of $500. Kenneth Jackson, Jr. was the second-place…

ATLANTA — Make plans now for the 48th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival, which will be held Memorial Day weekend, May 24-26. One of the largest free jazz festivals in the country, the Atlanta Jazz Festival, is an annual celebration of culture, community, and the art of jazz. This year’s festival is presented by…

Rockdale County High School (RCHS) invites the community to recognize outstanding individuals in RCHS athletics and beyond by nominating them for the RCHS Wall of Fame.  This prestigious honor is reserved for former RCHS student-athletes and coaches who have made a lasting impact on the school, community, or in…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—Rockdale County Board of Commissioners’ meetings will be streamed on the links below.  Links also will be made available via the Rockdale County Government Facebook Page. Streaming sites:  https://www.youtube.com/@Rockdale23 |  https://www.rockdalecountyga.gov/board-of-commissioners-meeting-videos   View Agendas: https://www.rockdalecountyga.gov/rockdale-board-of-commissioners-meeting-agenda/  Interested in volunteering? Check out this link to fill out a volunteer application:https://www.rockdalecountyga.gov/citizen-commissions-committees/.  Open Records Act…