SAVANAH, GA – Savannah will take center stage in Georgia politics on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, as the Democratic Party of Chatham County hosts the Georgia Democratic Gubernatorial Forum, the first major forum of the election cycle featuring Democratic candidates seeking the state’s highest office. There are eleven…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA — Buddhist monks will be coming to Snellville as part of the International Walk for Peace on Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 1:30 p.m., continuing a global journey that promotes peace, reflection, and unity. Gwinnett County Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson will formally welcome the monks and recognize…

DECATUR, GA – The City of Decatur invites community members, neighbors, and partners to attend a Peace Gathering on Tuesday, December 30 at 3 p.m. As part of the gathering, the City of Decatur will welcome 19 Buddhist monks who are currently walking more than 2,300 miles from Fort…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA— The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) has announced that the DeKalb County Police Department has received a Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic (HEAT) grant for the 2026 grant year with an award total of $120,779.36. The DeKalb County Police Department’s HEAT Unit will use the grant…

STONECREST, GA — New Birth Missionary Baptist Church will welcome its congregation and the community to an unforgettable New Year’s Eve Worship Experience on Wednesday, Dec. 31, offering two powerful services—one at noon and the other at 10 p.m.– as the church closes out 2025 with worship, gratitude, and…

DEKALB, GA–– Due to forecasted freezing temperatures and hazardous wind chills, DeKalb County will activate warming centers beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday(Dec. 29-31).  The following locations will be open for those who need to take shelter:   Exchange Park Intergenerational Center, 2771 Columbia Dive, Decatur, 24…

DECATUR, GA. – After serving the citizens of DeKalb County for nearly 26 years, the last 10 years as tax commissioner, Irvin J. Johnson will retire as of Dec. 31, 2025. “I am grateful for the opportunity to lead one of DeKalb’s key governmental functions: motor vehicle titling and…

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA. – The Gwinnett County Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Otis Wright, 82, who was reported missing from his residence in the 1400 block of Silver Charm Lane SW. Mr. Wright was last seen inside the residence at approximately 9:00 a.m. He is described…