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,…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA – The NAACP DeKalb County branch will present its 2026 Black History Month program on Feb. 21, 10 a.m., at Rainbow Park Baptist Church, 2941 Columbia Drive, Decatur.   The program, entitled “From Hidden Roots to 100 Years of Discovery – Remembering the History They Hoped We…

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…

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…

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…

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…

CONYERS, GA–Rockdale County Fire Rescue is on scene at a fire in downtown Conyers. According to reports, firefighters are responding to a blaze near a brewery and watch store . Developing. 

CONYERS, GA–  Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) Superintendent Shirley Chesser has announced her plan to retire at the end of the 2025-2026 school year. The Rockdale County Board of Education will enlist the Georgia School Boards Association to conduct a national superintendent search to fill the vacancy, RCPS said in…