DECATUR, GA— DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson signed an executive order on Dec. 17 ending pandemic-era remote work and formally transitioning county government back to full in-person operations. Beginning Jan. 5, 2026, all DeKalb County offices under the CEO’s supervision will be staffed in person during regular business hours.…

DECATUR, GA – The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit, with assistance from the U.S. Marshal’s Office, on Dec. 17 arrested a person suspected of murdering a man on Oct. 4, and pistol whipping a woman during an alleged home invasion on Oct. 1. Investigators located Lithonia, Georgia resident Darryle…

GWINNETT COUNTY GA—Three former Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) students have been nominated for “Music’s Biggest Night,” formally known as the Grammy Awards.  John Kadadu, Luc Bernadel, and Andrew Hitt all previously participated in the Grayson Technical Education Program at Grayson High School and were students of the music production program. The three students have each been…

DECATUR, GA– Darnell D. Fullum has appointed as DeKalb County’s new Director of Public Safety, bringing more than 38 years of distinguished fire service and public safety leadership to the role. DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson announced the appointment on today, Dec. 17. Fullum succeeds  Director Jack Lumpkin, who announced his…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—Rainbow Park Baptist Church is hosting a community food distribution on Dec. 31, at noon, 2941 Columbia Drive, Decatur.  Groceries including fresh produce and essential goods will be provided to those in need, while supplies last. The event is free. No registration isrequired. 

ATLANTA – State Rep. Dar’shun Kendrick (D – Lithonia) will hold a pre-session town hall meeting to discuss her legislative priorities for the 2026 legislative session on Friday, Dec. 19, at 7 p.m. via Zoom.  Registration is required for the town hall meeting. Please click here to register.  At A Glance: WHO: Representative…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating  a 23-year-old woman who has been missing for three weeks. Bryana Alexis Lummus was reported missing on Dec. 12. 2025. She was last seen three weeks ago. She  suffers from mental health issues, the Sheriff’s Office stated in a…

(STONE MOUNTAIN, GA) – The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is pleased to announce that six schools have exited the Comprehensive School Improvement (CSI) and Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) designations of Federally Identified Schools.  The district congratulates Cross Keys High, Chapel Hill Elementary, Indian Creek Elementary, Oak View Elementary,…