By Lance Hammonds Once again, DeKalb County finds itself in crisis — not because of our students or teachers, but because of failed leadership at the top. Superintendent Dr. Devon Horton has been placed on administrative leave following a federal indictment in Illinois on 17 counts, including fraud, theft,…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA–The Rockdale County Board of Education (BOE) was recently honored as a 2025 Exemplary Board, the highest status in the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) Board Recognition Program. “Being named a GSBA Exemplary Board for the 10th year is a testament to the Rockdale County Board of…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA—The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners(B approved several items at its Oct. 7 meeting that support public safety, community identity and walkability. Highlights include sidewalk improvements near a local school, a new gateway monument, new ambulances and the retirement of a hardworking K9 officer.  K9 Oli retires…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs and Park Pride will hold an official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new playground at Biffle Park, 5221 Biffle Rd. Stone Mountain, GA, on Saturday, Oct. 25, 11 a.m. A total of $325,798 was allocated to complete the newly created…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – State Rep. Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia) will participate in a community conversation with the Urban League of Greater Georgia Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 30,  6:30 – 8 p.m., at South Gwinnett High School Auditorium in Snellville, Georgia. “When education is underfunded, the future of our children and…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—DeKalb County School District Superintendent Devon Horton was placed on paid administrative leave on Thursday, Oct. 9, after he was indicted on federal corruption charges in Illinois. A federal grand jury indicted Horton and three associates–Antonio Ross, Samuel Ross and Alfonzo Lewison–on 17 counts including fraud, theft,…