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DEKALB COUNTY, GA—DeKalb County Police Department (DKPD) is seeking the public’s help in locating an autistic 16-year-old boy who has been missing since June 18.  Micah Ford was last seen on June 18 around 3 a.m. near the 9300 block of Kensington Trail in Lithonia. Police said that Ford is 5’8, 120 pounds and has brown eyes and black hair. He is autistic and may move his hands in a shaking motion, click his teeth and walk in a bobbing motion. He may also stare off in space without moving, police said.  It is unknown what Ford was wearing when…

ATLANTA – The Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) hosted Walmart’s Road to Open Call on Tuesday, June 23, marking Atlanta as the final stop on Walmart’s national 8-city tour.  Eight entrepreneurs were selected at the Atlanta event and will move forward as “Fast Pass” holders  from eight cities battling for a chance to have their product sold in  Walmart and Sam’s Club. The “Fast Pass” holders will next head to the “Golden Ticket” Open Call in early Octobe  in Bentonville, Arkansas, where  Walmart’s home office is located. The Open Call is one of Walmart’s largest sourcing events for Walmart and Sam’s Club.…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA–– Nanolumens, a leading U.S. designer and manufacturer of LED visualization solutions, celebrated its 20th anniversary and the relocation and expansion of its global headquarters in Gwinnett County.  Located at 2221 Northmont Parkway in unincorporated Duluth, the new 45,000-square-foot facility brings together the company’s engineering, operations, sales, finance, and administrative teams under one roof, creating a centralized hub designed to support continued growth and innovation. The new headquarters represents a significant milestone for the company, which has called Gwinnett and the greater Atlanta region home since its founding in 2006, officials said. The facility features expanded warehouse operations,…

DEKALB COUNTY- Contractors for the Georgia Dept. of Transportation (GDOT) will close a portion of the existing Whitehall Forest Court SE entrance road to the neighborhood from Bouldercrest Road on Thursday, June 25, weather permitting. Crews will simultaneously open the new Whitehall Forest Court SE access to the neighborhood, positioned approximately 50 feet north of the old roadway. Weather and on-site conditions permitting, the new Whitehall Forest Court SE is scheduled to be open to traffic at 11 a.m. on June 25. Onsite signage will alert approaching drivers of the change in advance. The new entrance/exit roadway corrects the road alignment. This activity is related to the…

DECATUR, GA— DeKalb County crews will require a road closure at 348 Fairview Street in Decatur to conduct repairs to a sewer line. The road will be closed beginning Thursday, June 25, for approximately four days until Sunday, June 28. Normal construction hours will be from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. An increase in construction-related noise and traffic during work hours should be expected.  Motorists should expect delays stemming from the road closure. Precautionary signs and traffic flaggers will assist in moving safely around the closed off portion of the road. Construction crews will work diligently to minimize the length of impact to motorists. For…

UPDATE: DKPD announced on June 23 that June Warhurst has been located and found safe. DEKALB COUNTY, GA— DeKalb County Police  Department (DKPD) is searching for the subject of a Mattie’s Call missing person. June Warhurst, 92, was last seen on June 14  at 6:33 a.m.,  leaving the 2300 block of Suncrest Lane. DKPD has released a photo of her and the car she w. Warhurst is  5’7 and weighs 120 lbs. Police said clothing details are unknown. Warhurst was driving a 2020 white Nissan Rogue, license plate JUNE G.  DKPD has released a photo of her and the car she was driving.  Anyone who sees her is urged to call DKPD…

Rockdale County Firefighter Juan Smith will be laid to rest on Friday, June 26. Firefighter Smith, 26, was killed in the line of duty in a rollover crash.  The firetruck he was in was on its way to a reported blaze when the driver took a hard left off of Sigman Road on to Eastview Road near the BP gas station, causing the truck to overturn on its side, according to the Georgia Highway Patrol.  Roadside memorials from those who knew, and loved Firefighter Smith have been placed at the site of the crash.  Viewing will be held on Thursday, June…

ATLANTA– Georgia Power is tracking predictions for severe weather, including high winds, heavy rain, and the potential for isolated tornadoes across the state over the next 24 hours. Georgia Power crews are prepared to respond to issues quickly and as conditions change.   Heavy rain, which can saturate ground or create localized flooding, combined with high winds, can cause trees to fall and damage electrical infrastructure, causing power outages. Georgia Power reminds customers and visitors to take time to prepare now – before the system enters the state. Below are tips to help you prepare:   In addition to following local media reports…