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DEKALB COUNTY, GA– The N.H. Scott Recreation Center will host cheerleading tryouts on Sunday, May 19, 2230 Tilson Road, Decatur, 2 to 4: pm. Registration is now open. DeKalb County youths ages 6 to 17 are invited to try out for the DeKalb Diamond Eagles competitive cheerleading team. Registration is free and patrons are encouraged to dress appropriately. To access online registration, visit www.dekalbcountyga.gov/parks and click the “Register Now” button on the department’s homepage or register in person at a recreation center. For more information, contact LaShanda Davis, Recreation, and Parks and Cultural Affairs public relations specialists, at 404-710-6331.
GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– Gwinnett County Police are seeking help from the public to identify an armed robbery suspect. On March 31, at approximately 1:40 a.m., a victim reported that while using the drive-through ATM, he was robbed at knifepoint. This incident occurred at the Wells Fargo Bank, located at 2732 Meadow Church Road in unincorporated Duluth. The victim stated that while he was initiating a transaction at the ATM machine, the pictured suspect approached him and pulled out a knife. Ultimately, the suspect took the victim’s wallet and fled the area on foot. The suspect was described as a black…
CONYERS, GA—Conyers City Manager Tony Lucas announced the appointment of Scott Gaither, formerly deputy director of Planning and Inspections, as director of the department effective immediately. Gaither succeeds Marvin Flanigan, who retired ON April 30 as the first director of the department after 43 years of service. Gaither joined the city of Conyers in 2019 and has more than 20 years of professional planning experience. Prior to joining the city of Conyers, Gaither served as planning director for the city of Covington and as a planner for Rockdale County. Gaither holds a Bachelor of Science degree in urban policy studies and…
ATLANTA—Thousands of youths will be hired again this summer under Mayor Andre Dickens’ Summer Youth Employment Program. The Atlanta City Council has approved a $2 million allocation for Dickens’ signature program, which will be open to Atlanta residents ages 14-24. Last year, 5,135 youths were hired and earned an average hourly wage of $17.27. City officials said 157 employers participated in the 2023 program offering a wide variety of jobs. Sponsored by Councilmember Andrea L. Boone, the legislation for this year’s program amends the FY 2024 General Fund to provide funding to the Department of Labor and Employment Services to hire…
DECATUR, GA– DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, May 13, at Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library, 1282 McConnell Drive, Decatur. The meeting will also be live-streamed. To receive a link to the livestream, contact weissingera@dekalblibrary.org no by Monday, May 13 at noon. For more details and the agenda, click here.
TUCKER, GA— The DeKalb County Police Department (DKPD) will host a free community Safety Fair on Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Walmart parking lot, 5401 Fairington Road, Lithonia. During the event, residents will receive free goodies as well as access to many useful resources. DKPD will also have games and music for the community to enjoy. ” We want to take this opportunity to bring needed resources into the community and are asking anyone who needs a gun safe to please come out and get one free of charge,” said DeKalb County Police Chief Mirtha V. Ramos.…
ATLANTA – MARTA has selected its next Riders’ Advisory Council (RAC), an all-volunteer group dedicated to helping improve the transit experience for MARTA customers. The new, 25-member council is composed of people drawn from MARTA’s service area – the City of Atlanta, DeKalb, Fulton, and Clayton counties. During their two-year terms, RAC members will provide nonbinding, informed input to MARTA. “The Riders’ Advisory Council provides us with vital feedback to help us improve our service and overall customer experience,” said MARTA General Manager and CEO Collie Greenwood. “I want to thank each new member for volunteering their time to advocate and educate on behalf of our customers.…
ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—Rockdale County Parks and Recreation will offer in-person registration for its children’s Summer Camp at Johnson Park on Saturday, May 4, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The county also has a fun event set to celebrate Mother’s Day.