CONYERS, GA– The Georgia Department of Education (GADOE) has released CCRPI (College and Career Readiness Performance Index) data, and three Rockdale County schools are among those distinguished as Literacy and Math Leader Schools.  Lorraine Elementary and D.L. Sims Elementary were both named Literacy Leader Schools for 3rd Grade Gateway Growth,…

STONE MOUNTAIN—You’re invited to a night of fun, food and fellowship. Voices of Faith Church is hosting its annual Festival of Trees on Friday, Dec. 12, 6:30 p.m., at its Stone Mountain campus located at 2500 Rockbridge Road S.W. The free event features decorated stations located throughout the building,…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA – DeKalb County Commissioner Ted Terry is inviting the public to attend a town hall on Wednesday, Dec.10, 6 p.m., at the Porter Sanford Auditorium, 3181 Rainbow Drive. Terry wants to hear community feedback on new data center regulations that are coming up for a vote before the DeKalb County…

DECATUR, GA– Due to forecasted freezing temperatures, DeKalb County will open the following warming centers for residents beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 10 – Dec.11, 2025: Frontline Response International, 2585 Gresham Road SE, Atlanta • St. Vincent de Paul, 2050-C Chamblee Tucker Road, Chamblee • Mason Mill Recreation Center, 1340 McConnell…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA— The DeKalb County Police Department (DKPD) is asking for the community’s help in keeping neighbors in need warm this winter. DKPD is holding its annual winter clothing drive on Tuesday, Dec. 16, at Police Headquarters, 1960 W. Exchange Place, Tucker, GA. The public is invited to…

DECATUR, GA– DeKalb County Tax Commissioner Irvin J. Johnson is accepting applications for an appointment to the DeKalb County Board of Ethics now through Friday, Dec. 26, 2025. Application requirements and submission instructions are available online at https://forms.gle/o2MQJSN52hnf148p8. The form must be completed in full and include a current resume…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – The Gwinnett County Opioid Abatement Advisory Committee invites residents, healthcare professionals and community leaders to attend one of two upcoming town halls addressing the resources available to those impacted by opioid addiction.  The town halls will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 9, and Thursday, Dec.…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—Rockdale County and the City of Conyers and other community partners are hosting a coat drive uo assist those in need this winter.  Rockdale Commissioner Doreen Williams and City Council member Sherri Washington have teamed up to host the event, which runs through Dec. 20. Those who…