CONYERS, GA–On Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, Rockdale County Public Schools informed the Conyers Police Department about a social media post circulating locally regarding a possible mass shooting at Rockdale County High School. Conyers Police Department began an investigation by deploying school resource officers, the Criminal Investigations Division, and the K9…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA – Contractors for the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will install lane closures on Interstate 285 (I-285) in proximity of the Bouldercrest Road bridge/overpass this weekend and will temporarily close access to the Bouldercrest Road bridge next week, as the I-285 at Bouldercrest Road Interchange Improvement project continues…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA — Antonio Robert Watson, 38, of Lithonia, has been sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison for gunning down a woman in a fatal attack at an extended stay motel room. Authorities said Watson and the woman had been dating.  A jury convicted…

DECATUR, Ga. – In observance of Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, garbage, recyclable materials and yard trimmings collection for residential customers will be based on a revised schedule as follows:  Monday, Nov. 9 – Normal collection service.  Tuesday, Nov. 10 – Normal collection service.  Wednesday, Nov. 11 – Veterans Day observed. No collection service. Thursday, Nov. 12 –…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—On Monday, Nov. 9, 8 a.m.–4 p.m., Rockdale Water Resources will temporarily interrupt water service to bring a newly installed water main into service. Affected areas include Pine Log Road, Briar Cliff Creek, Bellmont Circle, Benfield Road, Reavis Bluff, Weather Wood Place and Circle, Park Place, Spring…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA—Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful and Gwinnett County Solid Waste Management will host an America Recycles Day event at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. until noon. Gwinnett County residents are invited to drop off select hard-to-recycle items that are not accepted curbside.…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA–Cynthia Willingham, director of the Rockdale Board of Elections, has announced a Special Meeting to be held on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026. The purpose of the meeting is to certify the results of the Nov. 3, 2026 General and Special Election. This meeting is open to the…

Create cherished holiday memories this season by visiting Georgia’s charming Christmas tree farms, where you can choose and cut your own perfect tree.  Wander through rows of lush, Georgia-grown Christmas trees, and savor the joy of bringing home a fresh, vibrant tree that will fill your home with holiday…