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DECATUR, GA– DeKalb County Public Library, in collaboration with Inclusivv, is holding a special event to address the evolving concept of belonging in workplaces, schools and communities in the post-pandemic era. Titled “Culture & Community: Let’s Talk About Belonging,” this event aims to create a safe space for meaningful and open dialogue. “Culture & Community: Let’s Talk About Belonging” will take place on June 8, 6 p.m., at the Clarkston Community Center, 3701 College Ave. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for registration and light refreshments. The gathering is open to the public and free of charge. Registration is…

ATLANTA—The City of Atlanta announced the launch of its annual Summer Food Program. The food program kicks off today, June 5, 3 and ends July 29. The Atlanta-based project serves breakfast and lunch onsite to school-aged children up to age 18. The initiative is a partnership between the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning’s Bright from the Start program which provides nutritious meals to children in low-income areas during the summer months. Meals are provided at participating City recreation centers through Camp Best Friends as well as other partner locations. “For more…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA— The DeKalb County Police Department will host a “Lock Out Event” to distribute Kia steering wheel locks to DeKalb County residents who meet criteria and gun locks to all residents. The Lock Out Event will take place on Saturday, June 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of 1950 W. Exchange Place in Tucker, Ga. The purpose of this event is to issue Kia steering wheel locks to help prevent auto thefts and gun locks to keep the community safe. There are no criteria to receive a gunlock. The criterion for receiving a Kia…

STONECREST, GA—Registration is now open for a summer camp designed to fuse recreation, creativity and science in one location. New Birth Missionary Baptist Church will host Catapult Summer Academy June 19—Aug. 4 at its Stonecrest campus located at 6400 Woodrow Rd., Stonecrest. Campers ages 5 to 12 years old will experience a summer filled with exploratory learning, STEM activities and performing arts sessions. Catapult Summer Academy runs Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. From organized sporting activities to personal development sessions, Catapult Summer Academy is designed to provide a well-rounded and exciting camp experience that creates a space…

DECATUR, GA– The DeKalb County Charter Review Commission will meet Thursday, June 8, and Thursday, June 22, 6 p.m., to continue to review sections of the County Organizational Act. The meetings will be held in person at the Manuel J. Maloof Center,1300 Commerce Drive, Decatur. Free parking is available at the DeKalb County Courthouse parking lot for this evening event. The meetings will also be livestreamed and can be viewed at this link: https://video.ibm.com/channel/dctv-channel-23. The public can leave comments for the Charter Review Commission at: https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/form/charter-review-contacts. AGENDA for June 8, 2023 Call to Order Roll Call Minutes From Previous Meetings…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA— Efforts to improve the watershed system throughout DeKalb County continue on Monday, June 12,, with the launch of the Thompson Mill Water Main Replacement Project. Crews will replace 10,760 linear feet of aging pipelines. The line repair project is expected to last approximately six months (June to December 2023), barring any weather delays. Normal construction hours will be Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., excluding major holidays. An increase in construction-related noise and traffic during work hours should be expected. To learn more about the Reindeer Drive Water Line Replacement Project, join the virtual community…

DECATUR, GA–The DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections will conduct its normal monthly business on Thursday, June 8, 4:30 p.m. This is an in-person meeting that will be held at the DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections office, 4380 Memorial Drive, #300, Decatur. Public comments may be made in person or submitted by sending an email of one printed page or less at a minimum font of 12 to electionspubliccmnt@dekalbcountyga.gov which must be received between 35 and 5 minutes before the scheduled start of the meeting. The body of your email must include your first and last name. Abusive, profane, or…

DECATUR, GA— The DeKalb Human Services Department’s Office of Youth Services is accepting applications for Girls’ Clubhouse, a program designed to expose DeKalb County female students to personal, social and professional development training skills they can use throughout their lives. The Girls’ Clubhouse program conducts group counseling sessions to enhance the social and emotional wellbeing of DeKalb teen girls. The program explores topics surrounding self-esteem, self-concept, crisis, problem-solving, communication, peer relationships, and identity development. Classes will be held in person beginning June 17 for DeKalb County residents ages 13-18. There is no charge to participate for accepted applicants. To complete…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA – Rockdale County Code Enforcement recently received a $5,000 BRACE grant from the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation, a statewide organization that leads more than 70 city and county affiliates in their efforts to end litter, reduce waste, promote recycling, and beautify communities. The inaugural grant program was made possible by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division through the Solid Waste Trust Fund. It aims to reduce litter, blight, and illegal dumping on public property and encourage code enforcement efforts. “I’m thankful to our leaders for establishing the Community Improvement Division, so we can do the important work to…

ATLANTA, GA – Gov. Brian P. Kemp today announced that ADMARES, which specializes in industrialized manufacturing of buildings and homes, plans to construct its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Waycross, Georgia. The company expects to create over 1,400 new jobs and invest $750 million in Ware County. “Projects like this prove that in every part of the state, Georgia has what job creators look for,” said Kemp. “We’re proud to welcome ADMARES to the No. 1 state for business and thankful for their decision to locate in a rural part of Georgia, as so many other companies have done in…