ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed three additional measles cases in Macon County. All three individuals were close contacts of a measles case confirmed on Oct. 12, 2026. DPH has notified others who may have been exposed and are at increased risk of developing measles.…

President Edwina Clanton Re-Elected to lead DeKalb branch for third term DEKALB COUNTY, GA — The NAACP DeKalb County Branch announces the results of its 2027–2028 Branch Elections, with members selecting officers and Executive Committee representatives to guide the organization over the next two years. Incumbent President Edwina Clanton secured re-election…

DECATUR, GA– The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold a Parks Citizen Advisory Board Committee meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 6 p.m., at the Hamilton Recreation Center, 3262-B Chapel St., Scottdale. DeKalb County officials will discuss the future of the Zonolite Expansion Master Plan on Thursday, Nov. 19,…

DECATUR, GA – Get into the holiday spirit with a fun, hands-on creative workshop on Thursday, Dec. 10, 6 to 8 p.m.,  at the DeKalb History Center, 101 E. Court St., Decatur.  Using festive papers, vintage images, and fun embellishments, participants will design one-of-a-kind holiday cards and unique ornaments to…

DULUTH, GA– The Gwinnett Police Department is seeking additional victims following an investigation involving Xavier Anderson, who was arrested in January 2026 for impersonating a police officer, sexually assaulting, and robbing a victim. The investigation determined that Anderson arranged to meet the victim for sexual services before committing the crimes.…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA— The DeKalb County Police Department (DKPD) is recruiting new officers to help make DeKalb County a better, safer place to live. DKPD will host a one-stop hiring event on Saturday, Nov.14, from 8 a.m. until noon, at Tobie Grant Recreation Center, 593 Parkdale Drive, Scottdale, GA. …

ATLANTA— The Rebirth” sculpture in Atlanta’s Summerhill community has been restored, thanks to the City of Atlanta’s Cultural Affairs Conservation and Maintenance Team. Mayor Andre’ Dickens’ Office of Cultural Affairs announced the completion of the restoration effort in its Nov. 6, 2026 online newsletter. Summerhill is one of Atlanta’s…

CONYERS, GA–On Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, Rockdale County Public Schools informed the Conyers Police Department about a social media post circulating locally regarding a possible mass shooting at Rockdale County High School. Conyers Police Department began an investigation by deploying school resource officers, the Criminal Investigations Division, and the K9…