WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Congressional Black Caucus is condemning the U.S. Navy’s proposal to rename a future aircraft carrier for President Trump that was designated to honor a black World War II hero.   In 2020, the Navy named the future USS Doris “Dorie” Miller to honor a Black World War II hero and Navy…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has appointed Jennifer Fehribach as the County Director of Transit. Fehribach brings more than 16 years of executive leadership and experience in public transit, long-range planning, capital investment, federal funding strategy, multimodal operations, and transportation innovation. As Director of Transit, Fehribach will…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—An Atlanta woman who used a rental car to intentionally hit and run over and kill a woman after arguing with the victim’s daughter has received a life sentence for the incident, the DeKalb District Attorney Sherry Boston announced. Talisha Moore-Real, 35, was sentenced on Tuesday, Sept.…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA – Efforts to improve the watershed system throughout DeKalb County continue Tuesday, Sept. 8, with the restart of the West College Avenue Water Main Replacement Project.  Prior to the World Cup Moratorium, crews replaced  approximately 5,500 linear feet of ductile iron water pipe between South Candler Street and East…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– The DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 7, and will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Online and kiosk services are available daily, including weekends and holidays when the office is closed. “Our central office on…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – A Loganville man will serve a life sentence for sexually assaulting a teen. A jury found Johnel Elisse Welch, 43, guilty of aggravated sexual battery for the 2021 incident involving a 17-year-old. He was sentenced to life in prison plus 30 years, with the possibility of…

COUNTY, GA – DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has appointed Terry G. Phillips as DeKalb County Attorney. His appointment has been confirmed by the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners. As County Attorney, Phillips will lead the Law Department in representing DeKalb County and provide legal advice and counsel to…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—Rockdale County Public Schools reported that an investigation is underway concerning a fight over the weekend that that took place during the pre-game warmups at the  Heritage High School vs. Rockdale County High football game. The Aug. 28 game was cancelled after the  altercation occurred on the…