DECATUR, GA– The DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office will have a delayed opening at all office locations, including the call center, on Thursday, Aug. 6, until noon for staff training. Online and kiosk services are available daily, including weekends and holidays when the office is closed.  For walk-in service, appointments can…

CONYERS, GA—The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has arrested Paige Forte, a supervisor at the Conyers Police Department, for misusing the police license plate reader system for personal use, authorities said on today, July 23.  Investigators said Fort accessed the Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reader system multiple times…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—Presiding Officer Commissioner Chakira Johnson, who represents District 4, is hosting her quarterly breakfast on Saturday, July 25, 9 to 11 a.m. at the Clarkston Library, 951 N. Indian Creek Drive.  The meeting will focus on Johnson’s mid-year progress report and offer a chance for constituents to enjoy…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—DeKalb County Animal Services and the LifeLine Animal Project are inviting those seeking to o become pet moms or dads to check out animals available for adoption.  You can meet Clyde, the Adoptable Pet of the Month, and others available for adoption.  We can’t hide our love…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – A Gwinnett County Schools special needs bus driver was convicted of child molestation for indecent behavior on a bus carrying elementary school students. The former bus driver was caught with his pants down while students were on the bus, the Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—All students in Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) are eligible to receive breakfast and lunch for free during the 2026-2027 school year. The meals will be provided again this year under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), officials announced July 22.  Families no longer need to submit a…

UPDATE: The DeKalb County Police Department announced Thursday, July 23, that Steve Chang, 77, has been located and is safe.  DECATUR, GA—The DeKalb County Police Department has issued a Mattie’s Call for an elderly man who suffers from dementia.  Steve Chang, 77, was last seen on July 22 at 6 p.m., leaving the hospital near 2700 block of N. Decatur Road. Chang is  5’5″, 150 lbs, and…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA— A dead bat has tested positive for rabies in south DeKalb, near Columbia Drive and York Place, DeKalb County government officials are reporting. The bat was tested on July 21, officials said. Residents in the area are urged to make sure pets are up to date…