DEKALB COUNTY, GA–Don’t miss your chance to elevate your brand, explore new business opportunities and build professional bonds. Register now for the DeKalb Chamber’s multi-chambers networking mixer on March 5.  The DeKalb Chamber will be joined by the Greater Perimeter Chamber of Commerce, Atlanta Black Chambers, and Brookhaven Chamber…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA—Two men are behind bars after Gwinnett County Police officers responded to a robbery and uncovered an online human trafficking operation.  Changze Li, 28, of Buford, GA has been charged with Pimping and Keeping a Place of Prostitution.   Dominique Gray, 40, of Winder,GA  has been charged with Reckless…

DECATUR, GA— DeKalb County will present its 42nd Annual MLK celebration, honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy while celebrating the contributions of DeKalb leaders and others who have been involved in the fight for civil and human rights across the nation. The event takes place on March 5. The…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA—An obsolete extended-stay hotel in Peachtree Corners soon will be transformed into long-term, affordable housing for homeless youths, youths aging out of foster care, vulnerable seniors and other at-risk populations.   The Gwinnett Housing Corporation (GHC), county officials and community partners are hosting a ceremonial groundbreaking on Wednesday, Feb. 25,…

DECATUR, GA– The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will partner with the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning and the Happy Helping Program to provide meals that service youths ages 18 and under during the summer. The program will run June 8 – July 17. …

ATLANTA—The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Georgia staff recently recognized 21 state legislators who are also family caregivers.    Rep. Sandy Donatucci (R-105), who cares for her mother, led the recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives floor during the Feb. 19 morning session.  She presented an AARP Georgia…

By GA Reps. Viola Davis, Sandra G. Scott ATLANTA–More than 6million veterans currently receive disability compensation through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Many rely on medication to manage service-connected injuries and illnesses ranging from PTSD and traumatic brain injury to hypertension, joint damage and chronic pain. Recently,…

DULUTH, GA — The Gwinnett County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will present 28 debutantes and beaus to society at its 9th Biennial “Crème de la Crème: Visions of Elegance and Excellence” Cotillion-Beautillion Ball on Saturday, March 14. The ball will be held at the Thomas P.…