DECATUR, GA—DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announces convictions by guilty pleas in three cases against a Decatur man, including one that involved the theft of an SUV with a one-year-old child in the backseat.  On Wednesday, Jan.28, Dieu Doumdje, 21, pleaded guilty to charges of Theft by Taking,…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—In courtrooms and in communities, justice is built one decision at a time, by leaders who show up, stand firm, and never forget who they serve.   Today, Judge Sunny Mullins announced her candidacy for Rockdale County State Court Judge, bringing nearly two decades of legal experience, a…

CONYERS, GA–City of Conyers Mayor and City Council, staff and employees are mourning the loss of former City Manager Tony Lucas, who passed away on Jan. 22, 2026.  Lucas retired from the city in May 2024 after serving nearly 40 years in numerous key roles that were integral to the…

ATLANTA, GA – Vernon Jones, candidate for Georgia Secretary of State, issued the following statement today(Jan. 28) following reports that the FBI executed a search warrant at the Fulton County Elections Hub and Operation Center in Union City to retrieve physical ballots and records from the 2020 General Election. “For…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA – Rockdale County residents can receive free basic tax preparation assistance during the 2026 tax filing season through the IRS’ Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.  Post 1 Commissioner Tuwanya Smith is hosting a VITA site that will be managed by The Accounting Cure, LLC, a local…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA–The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit has arrested Brandon Walker, 25, with the statutory rape of a 15-year-old girl.  Walker, who had active warrants issued by the Duluth Police Department, was arrested in Lithonia on Jan. 23 by the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office. Walker was charged…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—Rockdale County’s Emergency Management Agency is calling on local churches to assist in providing shelter, food and other resources for those who are unhoused, as Georgia faces freezing temperatures over the next few days.  In addition to food, shelter and transportation, Rockdale’s EMA needs volunteers to sit…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA – DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has announced the appointment of Robert L. Gordon as Director of Public Works, effective immediately. Gordon brings more than four decades of progressive leadership experience in public works and fleet management to this role. He most recently served as Deputy Director of…