CONYERS, GA—Thunderous applause filled the room as Connie Alsobrook was sworn in on Wednesday evening, Jan. 7, as the first woman–and the first black mayor —to lead the City of Conyers. The milestone makes Alsobrook only the 33rd mayor in the city’s 172-year history. Rockdale County Chief Magistrate Judge Phinia Aten…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA–Looking to make a difference in your community? Attend the DKPD Hiring Event on Jan. 24, 8 a.m. to noon, at 2484 Bruce Street, Lithonia and learn how you can serve DeKalb County with pride.

DECATUR, GA. –  The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold a community meeting to discuss future plans for the Longdale Park Master Plan on Thursday, Jan. 22, 6 – 7 p.m., at the DeKalb County Fire Rescue Station 6, 2342 Flat Shoals Road SE, Atlanta

ELLENWOOD, GA—Members of the DeKalb County community have joined the DeKalb County Police Department (DKPD) in the search for an elderly woman who has been missing since Sunday, Jan. 4.    Ernestine “Erni” Merrit, 79, was last seen around 4:30 a.m. leaving her home, which is located on Yolanda Trail…

CONYERS, GA– A 55-year-old Covington man is facing numerous charges after driving off and dragging a Conyers Police Department officer who was attempting to arrest him while the officer was conducting a traffic stop. The driver who was arrested was identified as William Cornelius. The incident occurred on Dec.…

  Notice is given that the Rockdale Board of Elections will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:00 pm as indicated below (agenda attached).   THIS MEETING WILL BE AVAILABLE VIRTUALLY – SEE DETAILS BELOW WHEN:           Wednesday, January 14, 2026 TIME:              5:00 pm   WHERE:        IN-PERSON:    BOARD OF ELECTIONS OFFICE            1115 WEST AVENUE,…

DECATUR, GA – The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will conduct its regular public meeting on Thursday, Jan.15, 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at 178 Sams Street, Room A1201 – A & B, Decatur, GA. Agenda Call to Order Adoption of Agenda Administrative Items Approval of the…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA– Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) was recently awarded more than $1.5 million by the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation to  increase access for students to participate in athletics at the middle school and high school level. RCPS was one of only six districts selected by the…