ATLANTA—Construction crews associated with the Glendale III Water Main Replacement Project will conduct night work on Columbia Drive near the intersection of Hamilton Road May 31 through June 4.  The night work will begin at 7 p.m. and end at 7 a.m. the following morning. An increase in construction-related noise and traffic during work hours…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA – The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners will hold a Town Hall meeting, Wednesday, June 10,  at 6:30 p.m. in Multipurpose Room A1201, located at 178 Sams Street, Decatur. The tentative agenda follows:  Town Hall Meeting         A. Discussion of Proposed Stormwater Rate Increase         B. Public Comment Period         C. Discussion…

CONYERS, GA—The City of Conyers Spring Concert Series will present Uptown Funk, Bruno Mars Tribute on Saturday, June 13, at 6 p.m. The free outdoor concert featuring the hits by Bruno Mars will be held in Olde Town Conyers’ Historic Entertainment District on Main Street.  Bring lawn chairs and…

ATHENS, GA—The Hot Corner Festival returns to Athens June 11-13. For 25 years, the Hot Corner Association has celebrated the heart of Athens’ African-American business community through this vibrant block party held annually on the second weekend of June.  Enjoy great food and live entertainment, while highlighting the rich history…

LITHONIA, GA — DeKalb County Fire Rescue (DCFR) continues to monitor the large tree pile fire located at 2290 South Stone Mountain in Lithonia, GA, officials said on Thursday, May 28.  Crews remain on scene around the clock managing the massive pile of logs, brush, and mulch that ignited…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– Gwinnett County Police Vice Unit investigators seized more than $900,000 worth of counterfeit designer merchandise following an investigation into the sale of fake luxury items. The investigation began after officers received a citizen’s complaint regarding counterfeit designer merchandise being sold online and in person. Investigators later…

ATLANTA—The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday, May 28, that the 29-county Atlanta Metropolitan Statistical Area saw record-breaking employment gains in April, with an unemployment rate of 2.8%, down from a revised 3.3% in March. A year ago, the rate was 2.9%. “Georgia has always been a state that…

UPDATE: DeKalb County Police announced that Mervyn Mitchell has been located safely.  DEKALB COUNTY, GA— The DeKalb County Police Department is seeking the public’s help locating the subject of a Mattie’s Call. Mervyn Mitchell, 88, was last seen on Wednesday, May 27, around 11 p.m.,  in the 5100 block of…