ATLANTA – State Representatives Rhonda Taylor (D-Conyers) and Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) will host a community energy assistance event in partnership with Georgia Power on Saturday, Feb. 21, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Antioch A.M.E Church Food Pantry, 4730 Elam Road, in Stone Mountain. “This event is about meeting people where they are,” said Rep. Taylor. “Families should…

STONECREST, GA–The City of Stonecrest is bringing rhythm to the city with an electrifying Battle of the Drumlines on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 2 to 5 p.m., at Miller Grove High School Gymnasium, 2645 DeKalb Medical Parkway in Stonecrest. Launched in 2025, the Battle of the Drumlines was created to…

Atlanta and the nation are paying tributes to the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., the charismatic civil rights champion, two-time presidential candidate and founder of the Rainbow PUSH advocacy coalition.  Jackson passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 17,  at his home in Chicago. He was 84.  Jackson’s family confirmed his death in…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA— DeKalb County Police (DKPD) are asking for the public’s help locating a driver involved in a deadly hit & run earlier this month.  DKPD responded to a report of a person hit by a vehicle on I-85 Northbound near Chamblee Tucker Road on Feb. 3 at 7:37…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– Representatives from the DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office are available to speak to community groups and help homeowners understand exemptions and property taxes before the April 1 deadline to file online. Since 2016, the Tax Commissioner’s Office has conducted in-person and online community presentations to help…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA — Clarence Cuthpert, Jr. has announced his candidacy for Judge of the Superior Court of Rockdale County, pledging a commitment to fairness, integrity, and equal justice under the law for all residents of Rockdale County. The nonpartisan judicial election begins with early voting on April 27,…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– The Gwinnett Chamber  on Feb. 17 hosted its “On Topic: State of the Region” luncheon featuring Anna Roach, CEO and executive director of the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC). The luncheon meeting was held at the 1818 Club in Duluth.    Roach delivered the annual address, presented by…

CONYERS, GA–Rockdale County Fire Rescue responded to a reported structure fire on Monday, Feb. 16, at 8:21 p.m. 909 Commercial Street in downtown Conyers. The building is currently undergoing renovations to become a future brewery. Upon arrival, crews encountered smoke and fire conditions within the structure and initiated an…