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ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—Rockdale County Board of Commissioner’s Chairman Oz Nesbitt, Sr. qualified for re-election on Wednesday, March 6 and is facing two challengers: James Sendelbach, a licensed professional counselor, and JaNice Van Ness, a former Rockdale commissioner. Three contestants also have qualified to run for the State Representative District 91 seat, which includes Rockdale. Incumbent Angela Moore, who filed her qualifying papers on March 4, is facing Marcus Atkins, who listed his occupation as a veteran, and Dee Dawkins-Haigler, who represented District 91 from 2008 to 2017, and is a minister and consultant. Rockdale Clerk of Courts Janice Morris also qualified for re-election…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—On Wednesday, March 6, Sheriff Melody Maddox and Solicitor General Donna Coleman Stribling filed their qualifying papers for re-election. Maddox and Stribling were the first to enter their respective races this week. No Republican candidates have entered any of DeKalb’s local or county-wide races so far.  The qualifying period ends at noon on Friday, March 8. The General Primary and non-partisan elections will be held on May 21. Here’s a look at the candidates who have officially entered races in DeKalb County as of Wednesday, March 6, according to the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office:  Sheriff(D)  MELODY M. MADDOX…

Story Updated DEKALB COUNTY, GA—Steve Bradshaw became the first to enter the DeKalb County CEO race, filing qualifying papers on today, March 5.  At least two others—Larry Johnson and Lorraine Cochran Johnson, who are unrelated and have served on the Board of Commissioners(BOC) with Bradshaw, are also expected to officially enter the DeKalb CEO race this week. The trifecta departures—Steve Bradshaw, Lorraine Cochran Johnson and Larry Johnson, the longest serving on the board—will mean two vacancies at once on the seven-member BOC. Bradshaw, however, will be able to serve out the remainder of his term, which expires at the end…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—Rockdale County Sheriff Eric Levett qualified for re-election on Tuesday, March 5. So far, Levett is facing two challengers: Corey Hambrick, who also filed on Tuesday, and Ronald Muckle, who filed on Monday, March 4. In 2020, when the qualifying period ended, Levett faced four opponents, with the race for sheriff drawing the largest number of candidates in Rockdale’s local races.  Levett was sworn into office as sheriff on Jan. 1, 2013. Here is a look at the Rockdale candidates who have qualified as of March 5:

DECATUR, GA – DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Monday, March 11, at 4:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at Chamblee Library, 4115 Clairmont Road, Chamble,. The meeting will also be live-streamed. To receive a link to the livestream, contact weissingera@dekalblibrary.org no later than Monday, March 11 at noon. For more details and the agenda, click here.

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – The Gwinnett County Police Department and the E911 Communications Division will conduct a joint hiring event with police officer positions on Saturday, March 23, beginning at 8:30 a.m. The event will take place the Gwinnett County Police Training Center, 854 Winder Highway in Lawrenceville. The hiring event will complete Phase I of the recruitment process for 911 Center positions. Phase I of the hiring event involves an orientation, CritiCall simulation typing test, preliminary background investigation, and an oral interview. Those applying for Communications Officer positions are encouraged to register and schedule an appointment in advance. The…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—Twelve candidates who are seeking offices  in Rockdale County officially put their names on record run on March 4, the first day of the qualifying period.  Candidates seeking office for the 2024 elections have unti  noon on Friday, March 8, to file their paperwork. The General primary and nonpartisan elections will be held on May 21. In a surprise move, former Rockdale County Commissioner JaNice F. Van Ness qualified to run for Chairman of the Board of Commissioners. Van Ness is running as a Democrat and is expected to face Oz Nesbitt, Sr., in his bid for re-election…

Decatur, GA– On Monday, March 4, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) made it official by qualifying to run for his tenth term in Georgia’s Fourth Congressional District. “I am proud of my strong record in Congress,” Johnson said. “I look forward to meeting new voters, constituents and continuing to work for the people of Georgia’s Fourth Congressional District.” Johnson was among several local candidates who officially made their bid for office on Monday, the first day of the qualifying period. The qualifying period ends on Friday, March 8, at noon. Since 2007, Johnson has helped bring billions of dollars in federal investments…