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DEKALB COUNTY, GA— Joanne Howell, a 70-year-old woman suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia who was reported missing on Aug. 7, was found deceased at Misty Lake in Ellenwood, DeKalb County Police said on Monday, Aug. 10. Police and fire crews responded to a reported drowning on Monday around…
DEKALB COUNTY, GA– DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections (DeKalb VRE) is reminding voters in Congressional District 13 that early voting for the Special Election Runoff will begin Saturday, Aug. 15, and continue through Friday, Aug. 21. Election Day is Tuesday, Aug. 25. Early Voting Details One early voting…
DECATUR, GA — Greenforest Community Baptist Church’s Social Justice Ministry will host the “Know Your Rights Forum” on Aug. 18, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Greenforest Early Learning Center, 3250 Rainbow Drive, Decatur. A panel of experts will present on the following critical topics: Court Rights — Judge Yolanda Mack, DeKalb County…
DECATUR, GA—Scott Shelton has been appointed as DeKalb County’s Chief Information Officer (CIO), placing one of the County’s most experienced technology leaders at the helm of its Innovation & Technology Department. DeKalb CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson stated in an announcement that Shelton brings more than 20 years of information technology leadership experience…
DECATUR,GA— DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson announced the appointment of Melvin K. Carter as Chief of DeKalb County Fire Rescue, elevating a 26-year department veteran and lifelong DeKalb County resident to lead one of the County’s most critical public safety agencies. Carter brings more than two decades of fire service experience…
Rockdale County E M A Alert: UPDATE: Rockdale County Water Resources has lifted the precautionary boil water advisory for northern Rockdale County. Testing met water quality standards. RWR appreciates the community’s patience and cooperation. Please call 770-278-7400 If more information is needed. UPDATE: Rockdale County Water Resources announced on…
ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA– The Georgia Department of Education has released the 2025-2026 Georgia Milestones assessment results. Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) students showed notable improvement in mathematics across elementary and middle grades, along with increases in Eighth Grade Science, Eighth Grade Social Studies, high school Biology, and high school Algebra Concepts and Connections. Other areas either remained…
