DECATUR,GA— DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson announced the appointment of Melvin K. Carter as Chief of DeKalb County Fire Rescue, elevating a 26-year department veteran and lifelong DeKalb County resident to lead one of the County’s most critical public safety agencies. Carter brings more than two decades of fire service experience…

UPDATE: Rockdale County Water Resources announced on Thursday, Aug. 6,  that it is extending the Boil Water Advisory for the affected areas of North Rockdale County for an additional 24 hours. Initial water-quality testing has been completed. However, 1 test out of the 20 samples requires re-testing after inconclusive…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA– The Georgia Department of Education has released the 2025-2026 Georgia Milestones assessment results. Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) students showed notable improvement in mathematics across elementary and middle grades, along with increases in Eighth Grade Science, Eighth Grade Social Studies, high school Biology, and high school Algebra Concepts and Connections. Other areas either remained…

DECATUR, GA — The DeKalb County Medical Examiner’s Office, in partnership with Morehouse School of Medicine, has welcomed the inaugural fellow of its newly established Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Forensic Pathology Fellowship Program, marking a historic milestone in forensic medicine and medical education.  The fellowship, ACGME-accredited on…

ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT) is launching its first-ever online real estate surplus auctions.  The initiative marks a significant step in expanding public access to surplus property opportunities by making auctions available to qualified bidders across Georgia and beyond through a transparent, easy-to-access online platform. Currently, the department…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA— Neighborhoods across DeKalb County’s Super District 7 are encouraged to apply for a new beautification program offering grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to enhance shared community spaces. Super D-7 Commissioner LaDena Bolton, in partnership with the DeKalb County Community Development Department, announced the launch of the…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– The DeKalb Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) is proud to recognize National Emergency Management Awareness Month throughout August. The campaign is designed to increase public awareness of the emergency management profession and recognize the dedicated professionals who work every day to help communities, businesses, schools, healthcare organizations,…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– William “Buck” Godfrey, the winningest high school football coach in DeKalb County passed away this past weekend, Godfrey’s family announced on Saturday, Aug. 1. Godfrey was 83. Godfrey’s daughter, Rashan Ali Smith, thanked the community for its outpouring of love, stating that the family would release…