DEKALB COUNTY, GA— The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about individuals fraudulently claiming to be Chief Deputy Temetris Atkins and other Sheriff’s Office employees. Using the names of real officials to appear legitimate, these impersonators are contacting members of the public in an apparent attempt to…

DECATUR, GA–DeKalb County Public Library (DCPL) has announced that the Decatur Library, located at 215 Sycamore St.  in downtown Decatur, has reopened with enhanced security. The library is implementing new entry procedures designed to provide a safe and secure environment for patrons, following a fight that erupted between two men that…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– Gwinnett County Police fatally shot a man whom they said threatened them with a knife while they were responding to a domestic situation on Oaktree Park Court in Lawrenceville.  Nawras Mahmud, 31, has been identified as the suspect who was killed on Thursday, Feb. 19. The…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA– Portions of I-20 will be closed intermittently March 2-4 as construction crews work on the new Courtesy Parkway Bridge, officials have announced. The Rockdale County Department of Transportation (RDOT), in partnership with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), plan to close portions of the interstate during the evening…

DECATUR, GA — Due to the summer construction schedule at various DeKalb County schools, the DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections (BRE) recently announced a series of proposed temporary polling place relocations for the May 19 General Primary Election, and June 16 runoff. These eight changes are intended…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA— The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about individuals fraudulently claiming to be Chief Deputy Temetris Atkins and other Sheriff’s Office employees. Using the names of real officials to appear legitimate, these impersonators are contacting members of the public in an apparent attempt to…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA – The DeKalb County Office of the CEO has released its first 2025 Year in Review report and video, which chronologically reflect the county’s progress and milestones.  The report highlights progress across key priority areas including public safety, infrastructure, economic development, health and human services, fiscal stewardship, and…

STONECREST, GA–The City of Stonecrest is bringing rhythm to the city with an electrifying Battle of the Drumlines on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 2 to 5 p.m., at Miller Grove High School Gymnasium, 2645 DeKalb Medical Parkway in Stonecrest. Launched in 2025, the Battle of the Drumlines was created to…