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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…

Jasmine Guy, Kierra Sheard-Kelly, Fulton D.A. Fani Willis, Rev. Cynthia Hale to headline event  STONECREST, GA — New Birth Missionary Baptist Church will host its annual “Reinvigorate Women’s Weekend,” marked by a series of events headlined by dynamic speakers and a host of empowering sessions, Sept. 19-22. Registration is required. The conference kicks off with an elegant, derby-themed empowerment brunch at Villa Christina, featuring guest speaker and iconic actress Jasmine Guy and a host of honorees, including Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, media personality Rashan Ali, global faith leader the Rev. Cynthia Hale of Ray of Hope Christian Church and other leading community leaders. “As we…

DECATUR, GA – The DeKalb County Long Range Planning Division invites the McNair neighborhood to the “Community 101” Final Public Meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 6 p.m., at the N.H. Scott Recreation Center, 2230 Tilson Rd., Decatur.   The Planning & Sustainability department will discuss survey results, recommendations, action plans, a community ambassador opportunity, and next steps for a “Community 102.” Attendees will receive responses to questions from the first meeting, aimed at empowering the McNair neighborhood to confidently address planning initiatives and advance community-led projects. For more information, contact Aprell King, Planner, at 470-898-2251 or alking@dekalbcountyga.gov or visit https://tinyurl.com/McNairFinalCommunity101

DECATUR, GA– Livingstone Place, between East College Avenue and Craigie Avenue, will be closed to through-traffic 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday – Friday, Sept. 9-30 to facilitate a watermain replacement at 718 Livingstone Place. 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 Drew Smith, project engineer, Garney Construction at 816-741-4600.

Updated Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 ATLANTA—Georgia leaders are sending up prayers and expressing an outpouring of support in the wake of the deadly mass shooting today (Sept. 4) at Apalachee High School in Winder, GA. Winder is located about 50 miles east of Atlanta in Barrow County. Two students and two teachers were killed and 9 others were hospitalized—eight students and teachers–in the incident. The shooter, 14-year-old Colt Gray, a student at Apalachee High, surrendered and dropped to the ground when he was confronted by a school resource officer during the shooting. Authorities said Gray will be charged with murder…