DEKALB COUNTY, GA—A Lithonia man will spend the rest of his life in prison for murdering a man at a gas station after heated argument, DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced today, Aug. 19.  William Cooper, 21, was found guilty of Malice Murder, Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, and…

CONYERS, GA–The Conyers City Council work sessions will now be held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 4 p.m. followed by city council meetings at 6 p.m. Work sessions offer the mayor and all council members the opportunity to weigh in and discuss various topics or…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – Members of an organized auto break-in ring have each pled guilty to racketeering, theft, and other charges for stealing from nearly 500 cars across Gwinnett County. From Nov. 24, 2022 to March 28, 2024, Gwinnett County Police noticed a trend of cargo vans being broken into…

CONYERS, GA—Conyers residents eager to learn more about their city government and community are encouraged to register for “Conyers University,” a free, six-week program designed to educate and personalize local government for citizens. Conyers University participants will attend the program for six Mondays beginning Oct.12, from 6-8 p.m. All sessions…

BILOXI, MS– On the day Nolan Xavier Wells should have celebrated his 19th birthday, his family, faith leaders and supporters from across the country will gather in Biloxi for a National Prayer Rally honoring his life and calling for truth, transparency and accountability. The rally will take place on…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office is reporting the in-custody death of a 26-year-old inmate at the DeKalb County Jail. According to authorities, Tehutihotep Hartley of Decatur was found unresponsive in the facility on Monday morning.  Aug.17.  On-site medical personnel and emergency medical services  administered aid, but…

CONYERS, GA—Conyers Police Department and the Georgia State Patrol quickly tracked down the suspect of the fatal hit-and-run on Dogwood Drive that claimed the life of Andrea Cantrell, 43, of Conyers. Authorities arrested Derrick Lydell Mathis, 52, of Oxford and charged him with Homicide by Vehicle. Mathis was located at…

DECATUR, GA– The DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office recently mailed nearly 260,000 property tax bills on Aug. 14 to property owners for the 2026 tax year. Owners who signed up for e-alerts may also check their email for billing notifications. Property owners are receiving newly redesigned tax bills with easy-to-understand…