DEKALB COUNTY, GA—A crucial court hearing is scheduled for July 10 concerning a citizen’s lawsuit that could potentially return nearly $1 million in taxpayer money to the county treasury.  Ed Williams, a longtime government accountability advocate who chairs Concerned Citizens for Effective Government, is representing himself in the case…

ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is suspending lane closures on Georgia interstates and state routes for the upcoming July 4th holiday travel period.  The suspension of lane closures will begin at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Thursday, July 3, and will continue until 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 6.…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—Voters will have a chance to hear from the two Democratic candidates who are in the runoff for the Public Service Commission (PSC) District 3 seat.  The powerful PSC, comprised of five seats, is responsible for regulating the state’s utilities (electricity and natural gas), setting utility rates…

WASINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) has joined a growing bloc of lawmakers supporting efforts to impeach President Trump following the U.S. military strikes on Iran, which is at war with Israel. The U.S. attacked three key nuclear facilities in Iran on June 22. So far, 79 House members dubbed…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—DeKalb County government is inviting local entrepreneurs to an event to share resources and learn how they can grow their small businesses. The South DeKalb Pop-Up Business Incubator event will be held on Aug.  28, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at New Life Church, 3592 Flat Shoals Road, Decatur.   This free, hands-on event…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—Stay informed about the Rockdale Board of Commissioners’ meetings, Planning and Zoning hearings, advisory councils, town halls and more.  Below is the July schedule, locations and times for public meetings concerning Rockdale County. To view the meetings online: Rockdale County Government Facebook Page | https://www.youtube.com/@Rockdale23 |  https://www.rockdalecountyga.gov/board-of-commissioners-meeting-videos Rockdale County Tax Commissioner,…