LAWRENCEVILLE, GA – A 22-year-old Norcross man was sentenced to life in prison for killing a man assassination style. A Gwinnett County jury found Ernesto Garcia-Bailon, 22, guilty of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony for the July 17,…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA— A dead bat tested positive for rabies on Aug. 21 in the Terry Mill Road area and officials are advising residents in the area to pay close attention to their pets and eliminate outside food sources.   Residents should make sure pets are up to date for…

DECATUR, GA— DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson this week unveiled the County’s Comprehensive Housing Plan, a coordinated strategy designed to address housing needs—from homelessness and housing instability to rental opportunities, attainable homeownership and the development and preservation of quality housing. The plan represents a comprehensive approach to one of the…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections (DeKalb VRE) invites the community to its Registered and Ready Block Party on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 4380 Memorial Drive, Suite 300, Decatur.  As the November 2026 General Election approaches, this interactive, family-friendly event will offer…

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA– Gwinnett County is calling on the community to help identify local military veterans who have reached their 100th birthday or beyond. In honor of Veterans Day this November and as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary commemorations, District 3 Commissioner Jasper Watkins is launching a special initiative to…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—The community is invited to attend the Rockdale Homeowners Association Summit (HOA) on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Conyers-Rockdale Library, 864 Green St. S.W., Conyers.   The summit is being hosted by “We the Homeowner, Inc.,” whose founder and executive director is…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—A Lithonia man will spend the rest of his life in prison for murdering a man at a gas station after heated argument, DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced today, Aug. 19.  William Cooper, 21, was found guilty of Malice Murder, Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, and…

CONYERS, GA–The Conyers City Council work sessions will now be held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 4 p.m. followed by city council meetings at 6 p.m. Work sessions offer the mayor and all council members the opportunity to weigh in and discuss various topics or…