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May 22, 2022

Infractions Include Conflict of Interest; 3 Players ruled ineligible for next season DEKALB COUNTY, GA—On May 11, the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) informed Chamblee High School that it was in violation of three by-laws, resulting in the program forfeiting all its victories during the 2021-2022 season, including its region and state championship titles. […]

May 22, 2022

Rockdale County Supervisor of Elections Cynthia Willingham has issued a report showing 9,106 voters casts ballots during the Early Voting Period, which began on Monday, May 2 and ended on Friday, May 20. The turnout represents about 15 percent of Rockdale’s 60,582 active voters. A breakdown of the unofficial results are as follows: […]

May 22, 2022

ATLANTA – The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) has selected its next Riders’ Advisory Council (RAC), the all-volunteer body dedicated to helping improve the transit experience for customers. The new, 30-member council is comprised of people drawn from MARTA’s service area – the City of Atlanta, DeKalb, Fulton and Clayton counties. RAC members do not vote and serve for […]

May 22, 2022

STONE MOUNTAIN, GA–They began during the height of the COVID pandemic—all retired women who began fishing together at a beautiful, private lake. Over a year later, the Stone Mountain Hookers, the name they adopted, are still having fun, fishing regularly, and all the while learning the important basics of angling. Baiting a hook? […]

May 22, 2022

ATLANTA – This summer, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra(ASO) returns to Piedmont Park’s Oak Hill for two free Concerts in the Park: “From Paris to Piedmont” on June 15 and “Hooray for Hollywood” on June 22. Piedmont Park’s Oak Hill is located at 371 Tenth St., downtown Atlanta. On Wednesday, June 15, Associate Conductor Jerry Hou leads the […]

May 22, 2022

ATLANTA—Just in time for the start of summer, McDonald’s USA is rolling out its first new McFlurry®flavor of the year – the Chocolatey Pretzel McFlurry. The tasty frozen treat will be available starting May 25 for a limited time at participating restaurants nationwide, according to an Atlanta news release. Each McFlurry is made with McDonald’s […]

May 22, 2022

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—The DeKalb County Sanitation Division will host a free paper shredding event on Saturday, June 11, 8 a.m.-noon, at the DeKalb County Sanitation Division’s Central Transfer Station, 3720 Leroy Scott Drive, Decatur. The annual event is returning for the first time since the pandemic forced the shutdown of many businesses and […]

May 22, 2022

LITHONIA, GA – New Bethel AME Church, 8350 Rockbridge Road, will host a vaccine clinic on Sunday, June 5, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will provide $100 gift cards to those who receive their vaccine. Vaccines are provided free of charge and the vaccine site is open to the public. The event is […]

May 20, 2022

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Field Operations Criminal Process and Uniform Units made 17 warrant arrests without incident this week during the second phase of “Operation Family 2022,” a concentrated effort targeting domestic violence suspects. The operation cleared 25 outstanding warrants on May 18 and May19 in the Lithonia, Decatur and […]

May 20, 2022

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—District 3 Commissioner Larry Johnson celebrated the grand opening of the $1.7 million Rainbow Park Amphitheater, 3171 Rainbow Park Drive, on May 14. The opening brought together elected officials and more than 800 community members who attended a free, live concert at the new venue. The award-winning Jennifer Holiday headlined the event […]

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GHSA strips Chamblee High girls’ soccer team of 2022 state and region titles over violations

9,106 turnout for Rockdale County’s early voting period

MARTA selects new riders’ advisory council

Meet the Stone Mountain Hookers—a women’s fishing club

ASO returns to Piedmont Park for 2 free concerts in June

McDonald’s USA debuts the Chocolatey Pretzel McFlurry May 25

DeKalb County’s paper shredding, recycling event returns after two-year hiatus

New Bethel, DeKalb Commissioner Davis Johnson partner to host vaccine clinic, $100 gift card giveaway

17 arrested for domestic violence during DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office “Operation Family” roundup

DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson celebrates grand opening of new amphitheater

GHSA strips Chamblee High girls’ soccer team of 2022 state and region titles over violations

9,106 turnout for Rockdale County’s early voting period

MARTA selects new riders’ advisory council

GHSA strips Chamblee High girls’ soccer team of 2022 state and region titles over violations

9,106 turnout for Rockdale County’s early voting period

MARTA selects new riders’ advisory council