LAWRENCEVILLE, GA – Two brothers were convicted murdering a Gainesville man after a verbal altercation inside a nightclub and have been sentenced to life in prison plus five years. Deavian Jasiri-Teeir Netters, 25, was convicted last Friday(Oct. 24) of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA— DeKalb County Police continue to search for the best and brightest officers at a one-stop hiring event. The department is hosting a job hiring event on Nov. 1, from 8 a.m. to noon, at the Tobie Grant Recreation Center, 593 Parkdale Road, Scottdale.  Job candidates will start by…

STONECREST, GA—The Stonecrest Business Alliance will host its Fall Membership and Community Breakfast on Nov. 19, from 9 to 11 a.m., at Privi Stonecrest, 8020 Mall Parkway, parking Lot 1C, Stonecrest.  The event offers an opportunity for fellow business owners, civic leaders and community members to connect.  Guest speakers…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—An Atlanta man accused of multiple sexual assaults nearly 40 years ago will spend the rest of his life in prison, DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced on today, Oct. 24. Jeffrey Briney, now 61, was found guilty of two counts of Rape, five counts of…

Wednesday, October 29, 2025  9:00 am Called Meeting & Executive Session  Cabinet Room 1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard  Stone Mountain, GA 30083  The called meeting & executive session agenda is attached and can be accessed online by going to: www.dekalbschoolsga.org, click on Board of Education, go to Meeting Agendas and click on the date…

ATLANTA— The Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued an advisory concerning the construction the SR 400 Express Lanes Project.  Beginning Oct. 27, motorists should expect delays, exercise caution, and reduce their speed while traveling S.R. 400 as construction gets underway for the Express Lanes Project. Motorists should check…