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ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners is striving to be more transparent while engaging residents and stakeholders. Rockdale residents are encouraged to mark their calendars for upcoming public meetings and save other key links from the Rockdale Board of Commissioners. Links are provided for meeting agendas, live streams for public meetings, applications for citizens volunteer committees, and for Open Records requests in the information below:  

DEKALB COUNTY, GA.- A Loganville man convicted of raping a woman and killing her and her brother nearly 35 years ago learned he will spend the rest of his life in prison.  During a sentencing hearing on Tuesday, March 18, DeKalb County Superior Court Chief Judge Shondeana C. Morris, who presided over the trial of Kenneth Perry, 56, sentenced Perry to serve three consecutive life sentences, plus 100 years in custody.   Jurors found Perry guilty on March 11 of  two counts of Malice Murder, two counts of Felony Murder, Rape, four counts of Aggravated Assault, two counts of Aggravated Battery,…

ATLANTA – Gov. Brian P. Kemp on Tuesday (March 14) announced that TriNet is planning to create 750 new jobs at a new corporate center in Dunwoody over the next five years, representing an estimated $15.4 million in investment in DeKalb County. “As the No. 1 state for business, one of the key drivers of our success is our metro Atlanta area that continues to attract a strong ecosystem of job creators like TriNet,” said Gov. Kemp. “TriNet’s services for small businesses will further that network while creating meaningful jobs and investment for the Dunwoody and DeKalb County community.” TriNet provides comprehensive HR solutions,…

DECATUR, GA– The DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections (DeKalb BRE) unanimously approved a series of proposed polling place changes during its regularly scheduled meeting on March 13.  These changes, which include multiple temporary relocations and one permanent adjustment, will take effect during the June 17  Special Primary.   Temporary Relocations  The following precincts will be relocated for the June 17 Special Primary but will return to their original locations for the Nov.4 Municipal/Special Election: Stone Mountain Elementary (SD) Precinct: Moving from Stone Mountain Elementary School to Georgia Military College, 5325 Manor Dr, Stone Mountain, GA 30083. Stone Mountain (SQ) & Stone…

STONECREST, GA – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) hosted a roundtable discussion on the importance of Medicaid to Georgians with community experts and stakeholders. The meeting was part of a nationwide effort on Democrats’ Medicaid Day of Action to highlight the importance of the program and oppose cuts proposed to the critical program for seniors, children, people with disabilities and their families.  “Republicans in Congress want to take health care away from millions of Americans – including the elderly, people with disabilities, and our children – so they can give trillions of dollars in tax breaks to billionaires and the…

CONYERS, GA – Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) congratulates the Valedictorians and Salutatorians of the Class of 2025. The Valedictorians and Salutatorians will lead their senior class in their school’s graduation ceremony, which is scheduled for Wednesday, May 21. For more information, please visit www.rockdaleschools.org/graduation HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL Name:   Christian Bridges Family members:  Chris Bridges (Father), Keisha Bridges (Mother) Intended College/University:  UGA or Princeton Intended Major:  Business Administration Intended Career Field:  Business Management/Law RCPS Schools Attended:  Lorraine Elementary School, General Ray Davis Middle School, Heritage High School Awards/Scholarships: Governor’s Honors Program Spanish Major and Cybersecurity Minor, AP Scholar with Distinction, GSU President’s List,…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA— Jason Bowen, 40, wanted in a Tulsa, Oklahoma homicide, is behind bars after the DeKalb County Police S.W.A.T. officers were called in to assist U.S. Marshals in the arrest. The Marshals service located Bowen at a motel in the 3700 block of Flat Shoals Road, in Decatur, GA on March 13. Bowen, wanted for first-degree murder in Tulsa, is accused of murdering Tevin Goff, 29, and lighting his car on fire in Oklahoma.  Tulsa authorities say that Goff’s family had reported him missing on March 9.  The Marshals obtained a search warrant and DKPD’s S.W.A.T. officers, along with K9 and Aerial…

STONE MOUNTAIN, GA—Voices of Faith Church is inviting high school girls who need a formal outfit for the prom to its Pampered Princess event. The church’s Women of Faith ministry has collected beautiful new and gently used dresses, shoes, handbags and accessories that will be given away through the Pampered Princess event. Girls are invited to select their outfits on March 22 at Voices of Faith, which is under the leadership of Bishop Gary Hawkins, Sr. The Women of Faith ministry is headed by Bishop Hawkins’ wife, First Lady Pamela Hawkins. The event includes complimentary makeup, nail and hair services.…

STONECREST, GA –Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) will convene a roundtable discussion on the critical role of Medicaid in Georgia on Tuesday, March 18, from 10 to 11 a.m., at his district office, 5240 Snapfinger Park Drive, Suite 140, Stonecrest.   The discussion, which will bring together several community experts and stakeholders, is part of the nationwide Medicaid Action Day, aimed at opposing proposed federal cuts that would impact seniors, children, and individuals with disabilities and their families.  Congressman Johnson will be joined by Nadine Johnson, Director, Care One Franchise, Inc. (COFI); residents and their family members; Leah Chan of the GA…