ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA – The community is invited to celebrate the grand opening of Johnson Park’s new inclusive playground during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 4:30 p.m.,1781 Ebenezer Road in Conyers. The state-of-the-art playground has been designed with accessibility and inclusivity at its core, ensuring that children…

ATLANTA – State Rep. Billy Mitchell (D-Stone Mountain), chair of the Georgia Martin Luther King, Jr. Advisory Council, announces a Celebration of Service honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Friday, Jan. 16, at 10 a.m. at the North Wing Steps of the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta. The…

CONYERS, GA—Thunderous applause filled the room as Connie Alsobrook was sworn in on Wednesday evening, Jan. 7, as the first woman–and the first black mayor —to lead the City of Conyers. The milestone makes Alsobrook only the 33rd mayor in the city’s 172-year history. Rockdale County Chief Magistrate Judge Phinia Aten…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA–Looking to make a difference in your community? Attend the DKPD Hiring Event on Jan. 24, 8 a.m. to noon, at 2484 Bruce Street, Lithonia and learn how you can serve DeKalb County with pride.

DECATUR, GA. –  The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold a community meeting to discuss future plans for the Longdale Park Master Plan on Thursday, Jan. 22, 6 – 7 p.m., at the DeKalb County Fire Rescue Station 6, 2342 Flat Shoals Road SE, Atlanta

UPDATE: After days of searching, investigators found Ernestine Merritt deceased on Jan. 7. Her body was located in some woods behind the 3900 block of Old Ivy Court. Preliminary investigation suggests there is no foul play, the DeKalb County Police Department sad in a statement. ELLENWOOD, GA—Members of…

CONYERS, GA– A 55-year-old Covington man is facing numerous charges after driving off and dragging a Conyers Police Department officer who was attempting to arrest him while the officer was conducting a traffic stop. The driver who was arrested was identified as William Cornelius. The incident occurred on Dec.…

  Notice is given that the Rockdale Board of Elections will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:00 pm as indicated below (agenda attached).   THIS MEETING WILL BE AVAILABLE VIRTUALLY – SEE DETAILS BELOW WHEN:           Wednesday, January 14, 2026 TIME:              5:00 pm   WHERE:        IN-PERSON:    BOARD OF ELECTIONS OFFICE            1115 WEST AVENUE,…