ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA— Incumbent Doreen Williams and Melissa T. Mims are appeared headed for a runoff for the Post 2 Board of Commissioners’ seat.  Since no one in the three-way race earned the required 50 percent plus one to win, Williams(45.49 percent of the vote) and Mims (28.73 percent…

ATLANTA –The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) announces that during Memorial Day Weekend, all interstate lane closures will be the suspended beginning Friday, May 22, at 12:00 p.m. noon through Tuesday, May 26, at 5:00 a.m. to reduce anticipated travel delays, and increase safety for travelers.   Important…

DECATUR, GA– The DeKalb Human Services Department announces the beginning of its 2026-2027 Human Services Grant cycle.  A Virtual Public Meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, May 28, at 10 a.m. to provide details regarding the Human Services Grant Application process. The Human Services Grant Program provides opportunities for community partnership with local…

ATLANTA—The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed measles in three members of a metro Atlanta family. The family was not vaccinated and traveled internationally. While they were not infectious during travel, DPH is working to identify people who may have been exposed to measles through contact with…

ATLANTA — The Atlanta City Council on Monday (May 18) approved a resolution 11-1 for a feasibility study to evaluate whether security screening operations should be privatized at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.   As the world’s busiest airport, Hartsfield processes an estimated 100 million travelers annually through security screenings, city officials say. The critical role of…

CONYERS, GA—Since being sworn in on Jan. 7, Mayor Connie Alsobrook has maintained a demanding and hands-on schedule centered around community engagement, citizen accessibility, economic development, youth involvement, and regional collaboration. While many citizens often see the ceremonial side of the office—ribbon cuttings, proclamations, festivals, and public appearances, Mayor…

DECATUR, GA – The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) announced that DeKalb County has awarded a $200,000 Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) Grant for the Candler Rd./Flat Shoals Parkway Area Plan Update.  The county will update the original 2007 LCI plan to identify new recommendations and investments that will align with MARTA’s upcoming major…

DECATUR, GA–DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced a conviction by jury trial in the case against a Decatur man accused of gunning down a man who gave his ex-girlfriend a ride home from work.      A jury found Aaron La Var Beckles, 49, guilty on charges of Malice Murder,…