CONYERS, GA—Conyers City Council member-elect Sherri Washington will be sworn in on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 6 p.m., at Conyers City Hall, 901 O’Kelly St., Conyers. Washington was the clear front runner of the three-way race on Nov. 4, capturing 63.89 percent(559 votes) for the District 2, Post 2 seat.…

DECATUR, GA– Due to forecasted freezing temperatures, DeKalb County is opening the following warming centers for residents beginning at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 9-11, Sunday through Tuesday: Frontline Response International, 2585 Gresham Road SE, Atlanta • St. Vincent de Paul, 2050-C Chamblee Tucker Road, Chamblee • Mason Mill Recreation Center, 1340 McConnell Drive, Decatur • Exchange…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA—Due to cold weather, Gwinnett County has moved its Veterans Day Ceremony and Stand Down event indoors.  The ceremony honoring those who have served our country, followed by Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson’s Stand Down event with resources and services geared toward veterans and their…

DECATUR, GA– The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will temporarily close the golf courses located at the Sugar Creek Golf and Tennis Center and the Mystery Valley Golf Club on Monday and Tuesday, Nov.10–11, due to cold weather conditions. Tennis courts at Sugar Creek and driving ranges at both…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA–DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announces the conviction by jury trial of a Stone Mountain man accused of shooting two teen girls, killing one. On Thursday, Nov. 6, jurors found Malachi Coleman, 23, guilty of Malice Murder, Felony Murder, two counts of Aggravated Assault, and Possession…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—State Rep. Rhonda Taylor, District 92, will host her final meeting for her 2025 “Constituent Speak” series on Saturday, Nov. 15.  The East corridor multi-county community meeting will be held from 10 a.m. until noon at the Conyers Rockdale Library, 864 Green St., Conyers. The meeting is being…