ATLANTA – Sharon Henderson, a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, is facing federal charges of unemployment fraud, as well as other Georgia lawmakers, according to U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg.   Henderson, who lives in Newton County, was arrested on Dec. 8 after a federal grand jury charged…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—A mother who beat and killed her 4-year-old son because he would not use the toilet has been sentenced to life without parole.   Sophia Williams, 43, was found guilty of Malice Murder, two counts of Felony Murder, four counts of Cruelty to Children in the First Degree,…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– DeKalb County Chief Executive Officer Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has appointed Greg Padrick as the new Chief of Police, marking a key step in the County’s agenda to prioritize public safety.  “Chief Padrick brings an extraordinary depth of experience, proven leadership, and an unwavering commitment to public safety,” Cochran-Johnson SAID. “For…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—Community activist Josie Dean, her daughter, Canei Lampkin, and other volunteers gifted Rockdale County firefighters and City of Conyers police officers with bundles of socks this holiday season.  The socks, however, weren’t just any socks.  The first responders received the highly-quality Bombas, known for their premium comfort. “Because…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– A man involved in a road rage stabbing incident has been arrested, Gwinnett County Police Department (GCPD) said on Dec. 10.     The suspect, identified as Yoandry Rincon, was charged with Aggravated Assault and booked into the Gwinnett County Jail. The victim, Peter Chai, was stabbed in the…

CONYERS, GA– The Georgia Department of Education (GADOE) has released CCRPI (College and Career Readiness Performance Index) data, and three Rockdale County schools are among those distinguished as Literacy and Math Leader Schools.  Lorraine Elementary and D.L. Sims Elementary were both named Literacy Leader Schools for 3rd Grade Gateway Growth,…

ATLANTA—Mayor Andre Dickens has appointed Vanessa Manley to serve as Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Constituent Services. In this role, Manley will lead a dedicated group of public servants who are on the front lines of community engagement, meeting residents where they are to address the street-level needs of…

STONE MOUNTAIN—You’re invited to a night of fun, food and fellowship. Voices of Faith Church is hosting its annual Festival of Trees on Friday, Dec. 12, 6:30 p.m., at its Stone Mountain campus located at 2500 Rockbridge Road S.W. The free event features decorated stations located throughout the building,…