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LAWRENCEVILLE, GA– On Tuesday, July 16, the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners took a significant step toward improving mobility by unanimously approving a notice of intent to call for a referendum. As outlined in Georgia law, this action is required before the Board can officially call for a transit referendum to be placed on the 2024 November ballot.  “This is a necessary step in our transit planning process that sets the stage for us to place the power in the hands of our residents to determine the future of transit in Gwinnett,” said Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson. “Over 18 months, we received input…

Online, self-service kiosk options available for most services DECATUR, GA– Due to potential adverse weather conditions including icy road conditions, all tax office locations and the call center will have a delayed opening on Wednesday, Jan. 17, until 10 a.m. Please monitor local media for weather updates before traveling. Property tax information is available online at publicaccess.dekalbtax.org. Motor vehicle e-services are available at eservices.drives.ga.gov. To find a tag kiosk, visit dekalbtax.org/kiosks. For walk-in service, customers should expect delays. Appointments can be scheduled ahead of time or customers may join the virtual waitlist for same-day service. Follow the Tax Commissioner’s Office…

DECATUR,GA – DeKalb County has four warming centers open for residents to use in the following locations 24 hours a day beginning 8 a.m. Tuesday, Jan 16, through 8 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, at the following warming center locations: Exchange Park Recreation Center, 2771 Columbia Drive, Decatur Mason Mill Recreation Center, 1340 McConnell Drive, Decatur Tobie Grant, 593 Parkdale Drive, Scottdale Frontline Response International, 2585 Gresham Road, Atlanta In addition, DeKalb County will continue to make available four overnight warming centers for residents on Tuesday, Jan. 16, through Thursday, Jan. 18, starting at 8 p.m. to use at the following locations with special transportation…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA– Rockdale County Emergency Management Agency will open a warming center for the community over the next few days, as an artic blast powers its way across the country. The warming center will be open in the evenings from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. on January 6-21 at the Conyers First Methodist Church. Anyone in the warming center must arrive for intake between 7 and 8:30 p.m. Wearing a mask and social distancing are highly recommended. Only service animals will be allowed in the center for individuals with pets needing to stay at the center. However, other pet…

ATLANTA– The Council for Quality Growth formally announces its 2024 Board of Directors and Officers. The 2024 Board was ratified and formally welcomed at the Council’s 38th Annual Meeting & Legislative Reception, held Dec.7, 2023. The Council was joined by over 200 of its members, state legislators, and local elected leaders for a cocktail reception at the Cherokee Town & Country Club to welcome the new leadership and present legislative priorities to the Georgia General Assembly. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens provided welcome remarks on behalf of the City of Atlanta. State Senator Frank Ginn and State Representative Shea Roberts also…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—DeKalb County Police Department is  asking the public’s  help in locating Steven McBride, 8. He was last seen today, Jan.15, around 11:30 a.m. leaving his home near the 1900 block Rosewood Road in Decatur. It is believed that he was chasing a dog heading in the area of Candler and McAfee Roads, police said. The child is  4’7, 75 lbs. with black eyes and  black hair. He was last seen in a dark gray shirt, black pants and red/black shoes. Anyone who sees  Steven McBride, should call 911 or Special Victims Unit at 770-724-7710.

DECATUR, GA–City Schools of Decatur has continued to monitor the weather due to the potential of severe weather conditions. After consultation with local and state officials and the National Weather Service, CSD will shift to virtual learning tomorrow, Jan. 16. All schools and buildings are closed, and all athletics and after-school activities will be canceled. The safety of our staff and students is always our top priority. Staff and families are urged continue to check email, the CSD website, and social media channels for updates for Wednesday. Email is provided to employees for City Schools of Decatur’s instructional and administrative…

DEKALB county, GA–Due to the Severe Weather advisory, DeKalb County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024.  An artic blast is expected to bring temperatures below freezing as well as freezing rain throughout Georgia. All school and athletic events are also canceled. “Student and staff safety remains a top priority.  We will continue monitoring weather conditions and resume normal operations as weather conditions permit,” the DeKalb County School Districted stated in a news release.

LITHONIA, GA–The Greater Lithonia Chamber of Commerce will host its first meeting of the year on Jan. 17, 11:30 a.m., at the Stone Manor Events facility, 3113 Stone Mountain Street, Lithonia. The guest speaker will be Stonecrest Mayor Jazzmin Cobble. The luncheon is free for Chamber members and $20 for non-members. The agenda for the meeting is as follows: 11:30 – 11:45 – Networking 11:45 – 12:00 – Lunch served 12:00 – 12:30 – Guest Speaker Mayor Jazzmin Cobble 12:30 – Membership Appeal and Announcements 12:45 – Meeting Adjourned Please note: Please register your attendance below. All payments will be made…