DECATUR, GA –The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit, with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service in Alabama, arrested a fugitive Thursday, January  15, after he stopped appearing for his murder trial. Authorities said Jeremy Collins , 29, initially appeared in court to face charges including malice murder, felony…

DEKALB COUNTY GA– The Embry Hills – Presidential Parkway and Surrounding Communities Placemaking Strategy project is hosting its Design Workshop on Feb. 12, at the Mountain West Church – Chamblee Campus (3147 Chamblee Tucker Road) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.  Residents, business owners, and community stakeholders are invited to take part in…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA–Devon Horton’s attorney, Terence Campbell of Cotsirilos, Poulos & Campbell, has issued a statement to media outlets disputing claims that led to Horton’s arrest on child cruelty in the third degree and aggravated assault-strangulation charges. Campbell said the incident, which occurred on Saturday, Jan. 17, is a…

 UPDATE: Devon Horton’s attorney, Terence Campbell of Cotsirilos, Poulos & Campbell, has issued a statement to media outlets disputing claims that led to Horton’s arrest on child cruelty in the third degree and aggravated assault-strangulation. Campbell said the incident is a “personal matter between husband and wife.” For more…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– The Gwinnett County Police Department Homicide Unit has arrested a 21-year-old Forest Park man in connection with the death of his younger sibling. Almauri Drummond has been charged with Cruelty to Children in the Second Degree, Murder in the Second Degree, and Reckless Conduct in connection…

ATLANTA – State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Sandra G. Scott (D-Rex) will host Homeowners Association (HOA), Condominium Owners Association (COA) and Property Owners Association (POA) Day at the Georgia Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 10 a.m., Room 216.  “Homeownership should not come with fear, confusion or unchecked power,” said Rep. Davis.…

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a moment to pause and reflect. It is a time to remember what Dr. King stood for and to consider what his message continues to require of us today. Dr. King reminded us that everybody can be great, because everybody can serve. That…

CONYERS, GA—The Conyers City Council will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 6 p.m., at City Hall, 901 O’Kelly Street, Conyers. The public is invited to attend in person or to view the  meetings livestream at: Council Meeting Stream. Several items are on the Jan. 21 agenda for the City Council and mayor’s consideration.…