DEKALB COUNTY, GA—Residents filled the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts Center on Oct. 15 for a town hall focused on data center development in DeKalb County. The event, “Helping Residents Understand Data Centers,” brought together community members, policy leaders, and industry experts for an open and informative discussion about…

ATLANTA—Bishop Gary Hawkins, Sr., founder of Voices of Faith Church (VOF), is marking his 31st pastoral anniversary with a weeklong celebration that will culminate with special worship services on Sunday, Oct. 19, at VOF’s main campus in Stone Mountain (Gwinnett County) and Conyers (Rockdale County).    VOF has five campuses…

By Mark Brock DCSD Athletics Specialist The Lithonia Bulldogs went on a 48-point run to pick up a crucial 48-7 Region 5-4A victory over the St. Pius X Golden Lions at Cobb Stadium on Friday night. St. Pius drove 81 yards on the opening drive with all running plays…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA—Gwinnett County officials held an open house on Saturday, Oct. 18, to kick off a series of community meetings to gain public input on the restoration of the historic Maguire-Livsey Family Big House in Snellville.   The Big House was primarily occupied by two families central to…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA— DeKalb County Police are ready to offer as safe, fun event for families this Halloween with the return of “Trunk or Treat.” This year’s free event will take place on Halloween night, Oct. 31, 6 to 8 p.m., at 2385 Wesley Chapel Road. Kids are invited to dress up…

The Gwinnett County Police Department is notifying the public that I-85 South, from 316 to south of Jimmy Carter Boulevard, will be closed to traffic on Sunday, Oct. 19, from 7:30 a.m. until approximately 8:15 a.m. due to an accident investigation.    The Police Department’s Accident Investigation Unit will be mapping a…