DEKALB COUNTY, GA—Democrats Venola Mason and Kelly Kautz appeared headed for a runoff in the Georgia House District 94 Special Election held on Tuesday, March 10, according to unofficial results.   Secretary of State Brad Raffensberger called for the special election to fill the unexpired term of long-time State Rep.…

DECATUR, GA– The DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office recently began mailing over 19,700 homeowners who may be eligible for a new senior exemption or a basic homestead exemption for the current tax year. “One of the most important things you can do as a homeowner in DeKalb is to…

DECATUR, GA– DeKalb County State Court, Division B, will host the Traffic Violators Impact Program (“TVIP”) on Thursday, March 12, 5:30 to 7p.m., in Courtroom B-8 at the DeKalb County State Court, Division B, 3630 Camp Circle, Decatur.  The DeKalb County State Court hosts TVIP presentations for drivers charged with traffic violations to raise…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA—Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) has named Monica Brown as the 2025-26 School Librarian of the Year. This award honors a K-12 school librarian whose exemplary library program promotes a culture of reading, fosters critical thinking through inquiry and research, and supports learning through collaborative partnerships.  Monica Brown, who works at Five…

CHAMBLEE, GA—The intersection of Peachtree Boulevard and Pierce Drive will be closed for the installation of a water pipe March 12-April 10, barring weather delays, DeKalb County officials said.  From Peachtree Boulevard, motorists will need to detour to Chamblee Dunwoody Road or Miller Drive to Peachtree Road to access…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA –NBA Hall of Fame nominee and Basketball Legend Terry Cummings has officially become an honorary member of the 100 Black Men of DeKalb County, marking marked the launch of the organization’s transformative new platform, the Victory & Values Initiative. The groundbreaking youth development program is designed…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA–Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) is joining in a statewide celebration this week to salute the efforts of local school board members. The week of March 9-13 has been proclaimed School Board Appreciation Week in Georgia. The weeklong observance calls attention to the contributions of local boards…

CONYERS, GA—The 45th Annual Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival returns to the Georgia International Horse Park on March 21—March 22. This year’s theme, “Rooted Together,” honors the  festival’s deep roots of friendship, culture, and shared legacy while also celebrating a major milestone: the 30th anniversary of the Georgia International Horse Park.…