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Dr. Cedric Alexander has announced he is leaving his position as Public Safety Director of DeKalb County at the end of March. Alexander started with DeKalb in April 2013 as police chief. In February 2014, he was appointed Public Safety Director. Alexander’s career in law enforcement spans 40 years. He said it’s time for him to focus on his family and relax. “After 40 years, it’s time for a break,” said Alexander. “I’ve worked very hard at bringing law enforcement and community closer together and I believe great strides have been made. There’s always more to be done, but it’s…

State Rep. Pam Dickerson (D-Conyers) and State Sen. Tonya P. Anderson (D-Lithonia), will host a legislative town hall on Saturday, March 4, 10:15 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Nancy Guinn Library, 864 Green St., Conyers. The legislators will provide insight on what’s happening under the Gold Dome, discuss upcoming legislation, and give constituents the chance to share their questions and concerns.

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Six-year-old Brendon Moore, brought Black History Month to life with his school project, a live Wax Museum of black trailblazers. Brendon, a kindergarten student at Johnson’s Learning Center in Decatur, dressed up as former Secretary of State Gen. Colin L. Powell – eyeglasses, uniform, U.S. Army patches and all. Brendon’s mom, Miriam Moore, submitted photos of Brendon to Gen. Powell’s social media and Powell recognized Brendon’s project on his official Facebook page and congratulated Brendon on his hard work this month. “It was a great honor to have the first African American Secretary of State to acknowledge Brendon’s…

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners today(Feb. 28) voted to extend a moratorium on certain special land use permits (SLUPs) to May 23. Originally adopted on Jan. 26, 2016, the moratorium covers the acceptance, issuance or denial of SLUP applications for the establishment or expansion of alcohol outlets, gas stations, car repair and maintenance shops, automobile service stations, check cashing establishments, convenience stores, drive-through restaurants and pawn shops in commercial districts. The moratorium is intended to allow DeKalb officials additional time to review the county’s current ordinances “to ensure that its laws preserve the quality of life for citizens…

All three Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) high schools – Heritage, Rockdale County and Salem – were named 2017 Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Schools by State School Superintendent Richard Woods, a distinction RCPS high schools have achieved for more than seven consecutive years. “Advanced Placement coursework provides the highest level of rigor in addition to the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school,” said RCPS Superintendent Richard Autry. “I am proud of our teachers, students and administrators for consistently achieving this recognition over many years, demonstrating their commitment to academic excellence in all of our high schools. In…