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The DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections officially certified the results of the May 19 General Primary Election during its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 26, and approved dates, times and polling locations for the upcoming June 16 runoff election. The runoff election will include several contested federal, statewide and local races across Republican, Democratic and nonpartisan ballots. Democratic Runoff Contests Lieutenant Governor:Josh McLaurin and Nabilah Parkes Secretary of State:Dana Barrett and Penny Brown Reynolds Commissioner of Insurance:DeAndre Mathis and Keisha Sean Waites Commissioner of Labor:Nikki Porcher and Michelle Michi Sanchez State Senate District 10:Larry Johnson and Gabrielle…

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA– The Gwinnett County Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a critically missing adult. Hein The Vu, age 37, left his residence located in the area of Wilson Manner Circle in Lawrenceville on May 15 and has not returned or made contact with his family since then.  Vu is an Asian male, 140 pounds, 5’5” tall, with short brown hair, and wears glasses. He was last seen wearing blue jeans with a black shirt. He was also in possession of a blue or black backpack. He suffers from a medical condition and needs medication. Vu…

ATLANTA–Tomorrow, DeKalb County residents are invited to join CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, county leaders, and members of the executive leadership team for the 1st Quarter Town Hall Meeting. Residents will hear updates on major county initiatives, community investments, public safety, infrastructure, economic development, and priorities shaping the future of DeKalb County. This is an opportunity to hear directly from county leadership, stay informed, ask questions, and learn more about the work moving DeKalb County forward. AT A GLANC DeKalb County Quarter 1 Town Hall Meeting Wednesday, May 27, | 6 PM – 7:30 PM Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community…

DEKALB, GA— The DeKalb County Police Department(DKPD) is holding a one-stop hiring event to find the next dedicated officers to protect DeKalb communities. The hiring event is this Saturday, May 30, from 8 a.m. to noon, at Tobie Grant Recreation Center, 593 Parkdale Drive, Scottdale, GA.  Applicants will start by running an agility course, so they will want to consider bringing a comfortable set of clothes for the course, and a change of clothes for the interviews afterward. New recruits can earn a starting salary up to $64,050 with a $3,000 signing bonus. Sworn officers can start up to $73,500.…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA–Libraries on wheels will visit more than 100 community stops through July. Gwinnett County Public Schools’ (GCPS) Library Media Services Department is expanding access to reading all summer long through its popular Book Mobile Program, delivering books directly to students in neighborhoods across Gwinnett County. Starting on Friday, May 29, GCPS Book Mobiles “Pow” and “Explore” will hit the road, followed by the “Quest” van on Tuesday, June 2. Together, these mobile libraries will travel to 103 community stops throughout the summer, helping students who may not have easy access to a public library continue reading while school is out. The book mobiles will serve neighborhoods in the Berkmar,…

DECATUR, GA– Kentavious Hardnett, a 28-year-old Decatur man, has been convicted of murdering his girlfriend’s 19-month-old son, according to DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston. A jury found Hardnett guilty on Thursday, May 21, in connection with the toddler’s death on Jan. 24, 2021. Harnett was convicted of Felony Murder and Cruelty to Children in the First Degre after an investigation determined he severely beat the child, whom the mother had left in his care while she was at work.  According to the investigation, the victim’s mother had known Hardnett for two years and had been in a relationship with…

ATLANTA –City officials are reminding residents in the downtown corridor to boil tap water for at least one minute before use. The advisory is expected to be lifted by Saturday, May 23, at 1 p.m., pending confirmation of water quality results. The City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management (DWM) issued the advisory after experiencing a temporary loss of electrical service at the Hemphill Electric Pumping Station due to an internal power failure. This disruption resulted in low water pressure in portions of the system. While power has been restored and the facility is now fully operational, a precautionary boil water…