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DECATUR – On Sunday, Nov. 17, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) honored 15 residents at his Sixth Annual Unsung Heroes awards program for their positive contributions to the community.  Johnson said he believes it is important to honor those who give back to the community to be an inspiration, and beacons of light.  “…When people see others, that serves as a model for them to do the same thing,” Johnson said.   Since 2019, Johnson has recognized nearly 100 constituents who go above and beyond to volunteer their time in DeKalb, Rockdale, and Newton counties. The program was held at the Legacy Park…

ATLANTA – MARTA’s Brookhaven rail station reopened on Saturday, Nov. 16, after a six-week construction project to replace aging pavers on the train platform.   The platform paver work, which began on Oct. 7 and was completed on Nov. 15, is one part of the overall rehabilitation project at Brookhaven Station.  The following work was completed at Brookhaven Station: ·       Demolition of existing flooring ·       Installation of new tile flooring ·       Installation of new tactile warning strips on platform edges ·       Installation of new expansion joint benches and trash cans ·       Concrete pressure washed, sealed, and a graffiti-resistant coating applied  During the work, Gold Line trains bypassed Brookhaven Station, allowing crews to work faster and more…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA– Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) announced that Rockdale County High School (RCHS) and Heritage High School (HHS) were recognized with the College Success Award from the GreatSchools information nonprofit. This national recognition honors schools that excel at preparing students to enroll and succeed in college, as determined by available data in each state. “This recognition both affirms and validates our district’s commitment to punctuating our students’ college and career readiness and viability,” said Superintendent Terry Oatts. “RCPS has consistently exceeded the state on both our Four-Year Cohort Graduation Rate and our CTAE Graduation Rate which further demonstrates our…

DECATUR, GA – DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court Debra DeBerry will host Adoption Day in DeKalb on Friday, Nov. 22, as part of National Adoption Month.  The DeKalb Adoption Day Ceremony finalizing forever family adoptions will be in person at 556 North McDonough Street, Decatur, Judicial Tower in Court Room 5D beginning at 1 p.m.  November is recognized as National Adoption Month. The purpose of National Adoption Month is to focus attention on children in the Child Welfare system waiting to be adopted. National Adoption Day is Saturday, Nov. 23,  Judge Gregory A. Adams, Judge Tangela Barrie, H Judge Shondeana Morris, Judge Yolanda Parker-Smith,…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– Marquis Green, 27, of Auburn, GA has been arrested for murder and numerous theft charges in connection with a 60-year-old man who hadn’t been heard from in weeks. Police arrested Green at a restaurant in Duluth, authorities said today, Nov. 15.   The investigation began on Oct. 29. Gwinnett Police officers responded to 1241 Mount Vernon Drive in Lawrenceville for a welfare check on Robert Terry, 60, who had not been heard from in several weeks.  Officers found Terry dead in the home.  The Gwinnett County Medical Examiner’s ’Office performed an autopsy, ruling Terry’s death a homicide. According…

LITHONIA, GA – A new wellness sanctuary dedicated to holistic skin care has opened its doors in downtown Lithonia, bringing advanced, natural skin treatments to the community. The Corrective Skin Care & Wellness Sanctuary, located at 6868 Main Street, offers a range of services for individuals seeking radiant, healthy skin. CEO and owner Jacynth Hall celebrated the grand opening on November  2 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by over three dozen friends, family members, and dignitaries from across metro Atlanta and beyond. Lithonia Mayor Shameka Reynolds, who assisted with the ribbon-cutting, expressed her enthusiasm for the new skin care sanctuary,…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– The Gwinnett County Police Department has arrested a mother and daughter after they punched a Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) employee and kidnapped two children at an indoor trampoline park during a court-mandated visitation.  The mother, Starlita Moore, and her 19-year-old daughter, Teisha Schulters, were both arrested during a traffic stop in Alabama, after fleeing the scene. Moore was charged with two counts of kidnapping, interstate interference with custody, battery, simple battery, and cruelty to children in the 3rd degree.  Schulters was charged with two counts of kidnapping and interstate interference with custody.  Both children were…