DECATUR, GA– DeKalb County on Dec. 13 will host its 3rd Annual Spirit of DeKalb Awards, an evening dedicated to celebrating outstanding leaders, innovators, and changemakers in the DeKalb community.  The gala will be held at Perimeter Crowne Plaza Ravinia, bringing together distinguished guests, community partners, and supporters for a night…

CONYERS, GA—Mayor-elect Connie Alsobrook held her first “My Mayor Listens” community forum on Thursday, Nov. 20, at Star Vision International Event Center in Olde Town, drawing a diverse audience of black, brown, and white participants to the intimate gathering. Alsobrook spent the evening fielding questions and giving attendees the…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church will welcome rap artist Big Boi as he gives away turkeys and trimmings on Saturday, Nov. 22, 9 a.m., at the church’s Annual Thanksgiving Boxes Giveaway.  “We’re honored to welcome Big Boi of OutKast, newly inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—Excel Church Worldwide will host its Thanksgiving Turkey & Free Groceries Giveaway and a Thanksgiving Community Dinner on Saturday, Nov. 22. The turkey box and free groceries giveaway will be held at 10 a.m. and will last until supplies run out. No registration is required. The free Thanksgiving…

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA – A man accused of killing the woman working for him was found guilty of murder and sentenced to a life in prison without the possibility of parole. Edward Rodley Smith, Jr., 39, was convicted of malice murder for the shooting death of 33-year-old Breana Marie Rogers in…

DECATUR, GA– DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has appointed Devon Hudson, owner of Devon Hudson State Farm Agency and principal of Hudson Holding Company, to serve as DeKalb’s newest representative on the MARTA Board of Directors.  “I am pleased to appoint an exceptionally qualified leader who shares my commitment to strengthening…