DEKALB COUNTY, GA– The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office reports the death of an inmate in custody at the DeKalb County Jail. DeKalb County Jail officials say John Parazzo, 73, was found unresponsive in his housing unit on July 17. Jail officials released the  information concerning the death on Sunday, July 19. …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) ion Monday, July 20, introduced The Justice is BLIND Act, which would prevent judicial conflicts of interest by requiring federal judges and Supreme Court justices to place their financial assets into blind trusts.  The bill would prevent judges and justices from trading stocks.  Under…

DECATUR, GA –Beulah Community Family Life Center and the nonprofit, Maximum Impact Love are preparing to welcome approximately 2,000 attendees—their biggest-ever crowd—to a day filled with excitement at their 14th Annual Balanced Life Expo & Back-to-School Bash.  This free, community-wide celebration will take place on Saturday, Aug. 1, from 10…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– A DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office deputy has fired and arrested after an internal investigation revealed he was misusing Flock Safety technology. Sgt. Kabiru Salawu was charged with felony Violation of Oath of Office and misdemeanor Misuse of License Plate Data on July 17.  His employment with the…

CHAMBLEE, GA– Following a one-year hiatus, DeKalb–Peachtree Airport (PDK) will host its Good Neighbor Day Air Show and Open House on Sept.19. Gates will open at 1-9 p.m.  “We are excited to bring back our air show,” said Hunter Hines, PDK airport director. “Due to airport construction, we were…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—The Rockdale Board of Elections will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, July 21, at 1 p.m. The purpose of the Special Meeting is to call for a floating Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST) Special Election to be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. The Floating Local…

CONYERS, GA—The Rockdale County Board of Education announced that Dr. Stephanie Johnson has been selected as the sole finalist for the position of Superintendent of Schools. Johnson, Ed.D, currently serves as Deputy Superintendent and Chief Turnaround Officer for the Georgia Department of Education and brings more than 30 years…

DECATUR, GA– In response to continued high temperatures, DeKalb County, in partnership with local service providers, is making cooling centers available to assist vulnerable residents seeking relief from the extreme heat. County officials encourage seniors, unhoused individuals, and residents without adequate cooling to take advantage of these locations during…