DEKALB COUNTY, GA—The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners voted 6-0 on Tuesday, Nov. 10, to pass an ordinance ending the unattended tethering of dogs in unincorporated DeKalb County.  DeKalb joins Henry, Walton and Clayton counties, among others, in prohibiting owners from chaining or tying up dogs in one spot…

ATLANTA—District 1 City Councilmember Jason Winston is hosting a diaper distribution in collaboration with several community supporters on Saturday, Nov. 14, 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., at Ormewood Church, 1071 Delaware Ave. S.E., Atlanta. In its 5th year, the annual event will offer free diapers, baby supplies, and menstrual period products…

ATLANTA – The Georgia House Democratic Caucus convened today to elect its leadership team for the 2027-2028 legislative term. House Minority Leader Carolyn Hugley (D-Columbus) was nominated by the Democratic Caucus to serve as the 76th Speaker of the House of Representatives. The Speaker of the House is chosen…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners recently celebrated the 40thanniversary of Gwinnett Parks with a proclamation, marking four decades of protecting natural spaces, expanding recreational opportunities and enriching the quality of life for residents across the region. In 1986, voters approved a referendum with a collective…

CONYERS, GA– Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) announced a proposal to consolidate and rezone select elementary and middle schools beginning with the 2027-28 school year. The proposal is the first phase of Future Ready RCPS, a three-part plan to create capacity, define opportunity, and build the future for students. The…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA— DeKalb County Police has arrested one of its own police officers during a criminal drug investigation.  Officer Marius Tassy, 43, was arrested on Tuesday, Nov. 10, and taken to the DeKalb County Jail on a felony charge of Unlawful Practice of Pharmacy (GA Code § 26-4-40) and…

ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed three additional measles cases in Macon County. All three individuals were close contacts of a measles case confirmed on Oct. 12, 2026. DPH has notified others who may have been exposed and are at increased risk of developing measles.…

President Edwina Clanton Re-Elected to lead DeKalb branch for third term DEKALB COUNTY, GA — The NAACP DeKalb County Branch announces the results of its 2027–2028 Branch Elections, with members selecting officers and Executive Committee representatives to guide the organization over the next two years. Incumbent President Edwina Clanton secured re-election…