ATLANTA – Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced a delay in Candidate Qualifying for  State House Districts 94 and 130, supporting Gov. Brian Kemp’s declaration of a State of Emergency in anticipation of severe winter weather across the state.  Due to the closure of state offices in Atlanta on…

ATLANTA–Due to inclement weather conditions, all Tax Commissioner’s offices, including all DMV offices, will be closed on Monday, January 26,2026. This closure is in response to guidance from County Emergency Management, which is urging residents to stay off the roads for safety reasons. While in-person services will be unavailable, online services will remain accessible during…

DECATUR GA–DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced the conviction by jury trial of two men accused in a deadly gas station shootout. A third suspect is still at large. On Nov. 7, 2025, jurors found Jeremy Collins, 29, guilty of Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of a…

DEKALB COUNTY DeKalb County government closings DEKALB COUNTY GA–All DeKalb County government buildings, events, and county-sponsored programming will be closed this weekend, including recreation centers, libraries, and non-essential in-person services. Closures are being implemented out of an abundance of caution to protect residents and employees. County officials will continue to…

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA– Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson has issued a declaration of local emergency in advance of the major winter storm forecasted by the National Weather Service.  Gov. Brian Kemp issued an executive order on Thursday, Jan. 22, declaring a state of emergency across Georgia due to the storm’s projected…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA–The NAACP DeKalb County Branch is hosting a Community Engagement Forum on Feb. 10. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Lou Walker Senior Center.   The forum will provide an opportunity for participants to learn more about the 2026 Mid-Term and upcoming special elections; to hear community engagement strategies; and learn…

ATLANTA –Georgia Power teams are making final preparations to respond to damage and power outages caused by Winter Storm Fern, which is bringing the potential for significant snow and ice this weekend followed by winds and subfreezing temperatures. More than 10,000 personnel including Georgia Power, contracting companies and partner…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA— DeKalb County Police(DKPD) welcome the community to a series of upcoming Town Hall meetings.  DKPD Chief Greg Padrick and other Department leaders will talk about how crimes and crimefighting initiatives in 2025, as well as look ahead to how we plan to keep the people of DeKalb…