DECATUR, GA– DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson is organizing a continuum of care to ensure housing and food security as lingering uncertainty over SNAP and future HUD Section 8 fundings continues. Cochran-Johnson is joining metro leaders in urging immediate federal action to prevent a suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program…

CONYERS, GA—It’s been slow going for the City of Conyers’ elections. The city ended the early voting period on Halloween night with just 1,074ballots cast, according to Rockdale County’s Elections Supervisor Cynthia Willingham.  The polling precinct closed at 7 p.m. As of Oct. 6, 2025, there were 10,382 active voters registered within…

DECATUR, GA—The DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office is collecting food items to support the Atlanta Community Food Bank this holiday season. Customers visiting any DeKalb tax office location Nov. 3 — Dec. 5 may participate in the food drive by donating canned or non-perishable food items during office hours.…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA—Members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. – Sigma Omicron Zeta Chapter’s Youth Affiliates recently turned their compassion into action by supporting breast cancer patients and warriors during this year’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, observed in October.   The chapter’s Pearlettes, ages 4-9, and the Amicettes, ages…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA–In light of the recent reduction in SNAP benefits and  other pending federal government shutdowns on Nov. 1, Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) is teaming up with community partners to collect canned goods and distribute them to those in need. Many schools already operate food pantries and are working…

ATLANTA – State Rep. Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia) will host Female Entrepreneurship Day on Friday, Nov. 7, at 11 a.m. at the South Wing Steps of the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta. “As a legislator, businesswoman and advocate for women in leadership, I’m honored to host this important milestone at our…