DEKALB COUNTY, GA— DeKalb County Police have arrested a suspect two days after the weekend murders of two young boys. Investigators arrested 18-year-old Julian Ellis on Tuesday night (Sept. 22) in connection with the shooting deaths of  the two brothers, Jamarion Rolle, 11, and Jakhi Clark, 12. Two women,…

A record-setting 31 Gwinnett County Public Schools alumni are currently on NFL rosters or practice squads, the highest number in district history. Representing schools across the district, these athletes showcase the strength of GCPS athletics and the opportunities available for scholar-athletes to succeed at the highest levels of competition.…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA— On Tuesday, Sept. 22, the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the renaming of the DeKalb County Police Department’s East Precinct at 2484 Bruce Street in the City of Lithonia as the Chief Eddie Moody Precinct. The item was presented to the Board by District…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – A 59-year-old Norcross man was convicted of sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl, the District Attorney’s Office said on Tuesday (Sept. 22).  A Gwinnett County jury found Alejandro Rangel guilty of aggravated child molestation, aggravated sexual battery, and five counts of child molestation for sexually abusing the…

DECATUR, GA —The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners approved a combined $879,000 in investments on Tuesday (Sept. 22) for the Sugar Creek Golf & Tennis Center and the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center.  The investments, brought forward by District 3 Commissioner Nicole Massiah, will improvefacilities that provide arts, recreation, and gathering spaces for residents across the community. “These are investments in places where people come together,” Massiah said. “Whether it’s…

GRAYSON, GA– The Gwinnett County Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating missing person, Jonathan Bryce Seay. Seay, 23, was reported missing after leaving his residence near the 3000 block of Haynes Club Circle in Grayson in a family member’s white Buick Envision displaying Maryland license…

DECATUR, GA – DeKalb County Superior Court Clerk Debra DeBerry is hosting Passport Day, Saturday, Sept. 26, 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m., to accept passport applications and to provide passport information to U.S. citizens. No Appointment necessary. You may apply for a passport for routine or expedited service.  DeKalb Clerk of…

ATLANTA—The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) announced that the Digital Driver’s License and ID program has achieved a remarkable milestone: 800,000 customers have added a digital driver’s license and/or ID to their smartphone wallet since the program launched in May 2023.   This marks a significant advancement in digital…