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DECATUR, GA – DeKalb County Cooperative Extension will host its 4-H Fall Festival on Oct. 12, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will take place at Rainbow Park Baptist Church, 2941 Columbia Drive, Decatur. The free festival will offer an array of family-friendly activities including a game truck, arts and crafts, food, bounce houses, and prizes. All of the activities are free.  Individuals with a disability who may require assistance or accommodation to participate in any DeKalb County Cooperative Extension activities may call 404-298-4080, or visit the website at https://extension.uga.edu/county-offices/dekalb.html

DECATUR, GA– The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold a Parks Citizen Advisory Board Committee meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 6 p.m., at the N.H. Scott Recreation Center, 2230 Tilson Road, Decatur.  For more information, contact Carol Underwood, administrative coordinator, at 404-371-2927 or cjunderw@dekalbcountyga.gov.

ATLANTA– Atlanta-based nonprofit, Music in Common, announces a month-long nationwide tour to commemorate the 20th Annual FODfest, the organization’s flagship concert event. FODfest (Friends of Danny Festival) honors the life of slain Wall St. Journal Reporter, Daniel Pearl, who was abducted and murdered by extremists while on assignment in Pakistan shortly after 9-11. Mosier Brothers, SONiA of Disappear Fear, Cathy Fink, Soul Food Cypher, and an all-star “FODband” led by Michael Gill are just a handful of the more than 100 musicians who will perform at one or more of the 12-city stops happening from Oct. 5 – 28. Lilburn, GA…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– Rassoloman Davis, 38, was sentenced to life in prison after a jury found him guilty of breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s home and sexually assaulting her. DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced that Davis was found guilty on Aug. 29 on charges of Rape, Home Invasion in the First Degree, two counts of Aggravated Assault Family Violence, Kidnapping with Bodily Injury, and False Imprisonment stemming from the incident on July 3, 2016. According to the investigation, the victim woke up early that morning when a masked man put a knife to her neck.  The man dragged her out…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—William Daniel Wright has been sentenced to serve life in prison, plus five years for the murder of his stepmother, Debra Wright, 72, the Office of the DeKalb District Attorney Sherry Boston announced this week. The Clarkston man was found guilty on Aug. 29 of killing Debra Wright over the pending sale of his childhood home, which Daniel Wright’s father, her late husband left her. Jurors found Wright guilty of Malice Murder, Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of a Firearm During Commission of a Felony. According to the investigation, officers from the Clarkston Police Department responded to…

VRE Executive Director Keisha Smith: “Inactive status does not mean ineligible to vote’ DECATUR, GA—DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections (DeKalb VRE) is urging residents to verify their voter status and make a plan to vote for the upcoming election. This call to action comes in response to an increase in voters’ registration statuses being classified as “inactive” following a recent countywide mailing of precinct cards to all registered voters. Precinct cards were sent out in April. For voters whose precinct cards were returned by the US Postal Service as “not deliverable,” a Returned Mail Confirmation Notice was subsequently mailed…

DECATUR, GA– Belvedere Lane, between San Gabriel Avenue and Rupert Drive, will be closed to through-traffic 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11 through 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9 to facilitate a stormwater drain replacement at 2930 Belvedere Lane, Decatur, Ga. Road closure and detour signs will be placed in the area during the road closure period advising motorists of construction work in the area and of local traffic restrictions. Questions regarding the road closure should be addressed to Chuck Davidson, foreman, A&S Paving, Inc., at 404-427-0697.

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—Transforming Faith Church (TFC), under the leadership of Pastor Lee May, is celebrating its 7th church anniversary this Sunday, Sept. 8.  Pastor Lee and his wife, First Lady Robin May, are ecstatic about inviting the community to join them on this wonderful day in the life of Transforming Faith Church. In addition to a celebratory worship experience, there will be food and fellowship following the service.  “We’re just looking forward to everyone coming out to worship and have fun,” said Pastor Lee.   “We’re excited to celebrate what God has done in our ministry and the impact that the ministry…

By Mark Brock DCSD Athletics Specialist DEKALB COUNTY, GA–The Southwest DeKalb HIGH Panthers wiped out the Clarkston Angoras in a 70-0 victory in the first meeting between the two DeKalb County schools since 1979. Clarkston (0-3, 0-1)) kicked to the Panthers’ Jordan Christie who drifted to his right, hauled in the kick, and raced up the right sideline 90 yards to the end zone for the opening score. Kelvin Saturday hit the PAT, the first of a 10-10 night, to make it 7-0. Southwest DeKalb (2-0, 1-0) made it 14-0 with 10:00 left in the opening period as defensive…