DEKALB COUNTY, GA—DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston this week announced the conviction by jury trial of Demario Flanagan, 47, for the murder of his girlfriend, Eternity “Destiny Johnson, 26. In addition to killing Johnson, Flanagan fired at three other women, striking two of them during a rampage at…

DECATUR, GA– Due to forecasted freezing temperatures and hazardous wind chills, DeKalb County will activate warming centers beginning Friday, Nov. 13, through Monday, Nov. 16, 9 a.m.  The only location being used for this activation will be “The Golden Door” at 2944 Ember Drive, Decatur. All transportation routes originate from Frontline Response…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– DeKalb County Tax Commissioner Nicole M. Golden is reminding property owners the final installment deadline for property taxes is Monday, Nov. 16. Nearly 256,300 tax bills have been mailed to property owners, and 15,370 bills for City of Atlanta parcels located in DeKalb are expected to…

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…