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ATLANTA – The Georgia Board of Public Health will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, to review and vote on a bond sale resolution.  The bonds will fund capital projects, including improvements and renovations to district offices statewide and public health laboratories. This meeting will be held virtually. WHEN:           1 p.m. – 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 16, 2026 WHERE:         Virtual meeting – login details are below. MEDIA:          Members of the media and public are welcome to attend virtually. AGENDA:      The agenda can be found at https://dph.georgia.gov/dph-board-public-health LOGIN:           https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83622597196

DECATUR, GA– The DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a Finance Committee meeting at 4 p.m. followed by a regular meeting at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 22.   The meetings will be held at the Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library, 5234 LaVista Road, Tucker.  To listen in on the meeting, request the link from weissingera@dekalblibrary.org no later than June 22 at noon. For more details and the agenda, click here. 

ATLANTA – MARTA Police Officers with the Criminal Apprehension Team (CAT) arrested a suspect today wanted for the May 24 stabbing at the Georgia State University  Station. Quinton Sharp, 36, was taken into custody on June 15 after MARTA Police recognized him by the wanted description and arrested him around 1:23 p.m. at the Vine City Station. At the time of his arrest, Sharp was found to be in possession of a knife, police said. He was transported to the Fulton County Jail and charged with Aggravated Assault and Possession of a weapon during the Commission of a Felony. Sharp was…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA- As part of its ongoing commitment to addressing the unhoused community and strengthening support systems for vulnerable residents, DeKalb County today, June 15, launched a new resource center in South DeKalb designed to connect individuals experiencing homelessness with the services they need to regain stability and independence.  Through a partnership with New Life Community Alliance, the new center offers access to case management, housing navigation, employment assistance, educational opportunities, meals, hygiene services, clothing assistance, and technology resources. Participants also will be connected with behavioral health services through Claratel Behavioral Health and employment resources through WorkSource DeKalb.  “Homelessness…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA– Rockdale Water Resources is launching its new online self-service portal, providing customers with a modern, convenient platform to manage their water services and stay informed about their usage. The portal goes live on Tuesday, June 16. The new portal represents a significant upgrade to the county’s water management infrastructure, offering a suite of features designed to empower customers with greater control and visibility over their water services, county officials said. Key capabilities include: Leaks and High Usage Alerts:Real-time notifications that keep customers informed of unusual usage patterns, potential leaks, or high consumption before they become costly problems.…

DeKalb County, GA– DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections (DeKalb VRE) is reminding eligible voters that Election Day for the Primary Election Runoff is Tuesday, June 16. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m., and voters who are in line by 7 p.m. will be allowed to cast their ballot. With early voting concluding, June 16 marks the final opportunity for eligible voters to participate in the runoff election and make their voices heard at the ballot box. Because the May 19 election was a partisan primary, voters who participated may only vote in the runoff election for…

UPDATE: The Rockdale County firefighter who lost his life on Friday, June 12, while in a rollover accident while responding to an emergency has been identified as Firefighter Juan Smith.  Rockdale County  Board of Commissioners’ Chair JaNice VanNess offered condolences  and asked the community to keep Firefighter’s Smith family in their prayerst. The chairwoman issued the following statement on June 14:    “On behalf of Rockdale County, I extend my deepest condolences to the family, loved ones, friends, and fellow firefighters of Firefighter Juan Smith. Firefighter Smith lost his life while serving the Rockdale County community, and his passing…

CONYERS, GA – The City of Conyers is preparing to join in the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026™  after four local venues received approval to host public viewing events. Mayor Connie Alsobrook worked diligently within a limited timeframe to secure the necessary FIFA public viewing licenses, creating an opportunity for local businesses to participate in one of the largest sporting events in the world. “The FIFA World Cup coming to Georgia presents a tremendous opportunity not only for our state but also for our local businesses and community,” said Alsobrook. “This is the true meaning of economic impact,…

DECATUR, GA– The DeKalb County Governing Authority has approved a proposed 2026 millage rate of 11.635 mills and will hold three public hearings to allow the public an opportunity to express their opinions.  The public hearings will be held at 178 Sams Street, Decatur, (Multipurpose Room A1201) at the following dates and times: Tuesday, June 23 at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. (2 hearings) Tuesday, July 7 at 10 a.m. When the current total digest of taxable property is prepared, Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 48-5-32.1 requires a rollback millage rate must be computed that will produce the same total…