DEKALB COUNTY, GA— The DeKalb County Police Department (DKPD) is strengthening its community-centered policing by partnering with apartment communities that are investing in technology to help create safer neighborhoods, officials announced this week.  Several apartment communities, including Highlands at East Atlanta, recently invested in security robots provided by Atlanta-based Undaunted…

ATLANTA – State Representative Karen Lupton (D-Chamblee), in partnership with We Love Buford Highway (WLBH), today announces the launch of “Lupton Lifts Community,” a community initiative aimed at helping families across the Buford Highway corridor who are experiencing sudden financial hardship.  Lupton said the campaign seeks to support the…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—Springfield Baptist Church will host its twice monthly drive-thru food pantry in August, providing free groceries to individuals and families in need throughout the community.  This outreach is open to all. No registration is required.   Event Details: Springfield Baptist Church  1877 Iris Drive SE, Conyers, GA Drive-Thru Food Pantry Saturday, August…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – A Gainesville man is returning to prison on drug charges after serving time on federal charges, the Gwinnett District Attorney’s Office said today, July 27.  Irvin Lamar Simpson, 57, pled guilty on Monday to three counts of trafficking fentanyl, one count of trafficking methamphetamine, one count…

STONECREST, GA— Congressman Hank Johnson’s Office is hosting a popup Passport Day for constituents of the Fourth Congressional District on Saturday, Aug. 15, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Stonecrest City Hall, 3120 Stonecrest Blvd. If you’ve been meaning to apply for a passport but haven’t gotten around to…

ATLANTA–The widow of Rockdale County official Kenny Johnson has filed a wrongful death lawsuit, as BioLab says it expects to face “dozens, and soon hundreds,” of related cases. Georgia Public Broadcasting’s (GBP) Pamela Kirkland reports. The first wrongful death lawsuit stemming from the 2024 BioLab fire has been filed…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– A Dacula man has been convicted of sharing sexual videos and photographs of toddlers through social media, the Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office announced on July 24.  Patrick Joseph Abedamowo, 29, pled guilty to 10 counts of sexual exploitation of children for distributing the child pornography…

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…