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ATLANTA—Post 3 At-Large Atlanta City Council member Keisha Sean Waites will host a Thanksgiving luncheon for the Atlanta Police Department and homeless families from on Thursday, Nov. 23, noon to 2 p.m., at Atlanta City Hall, 55 Trinity Ave. S.W. The event will provide a festive meal to people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity while expressing gratitude to the Atlanta Police officers who are working to keep the city safe on Thanksgiving Day,Councilmember Waites stated in a news release. The Atlanta City Council is comprised of 12 districts and three at-large posts.

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—Voters in Atlanta, Brookhaven, Doraville and Stonecrest’s District Post 2 will go back to the polls for runoffs in municipal races. Advance voting will be held  Nov. 27—Dec. 1, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the following locations (please note Sunday voting on Nov. 26 is at DeKalb Voter Registration & Election office only):  Bessie Branham Recreation Center, 2051 Delano Drive NE,  Atlanta, North DeKalb Senior Center, 3393 Malone Drive Chamblee, Lynwood Recreation Center, 3360 Osborne Road NE Atlanta, DeKalb Voter Registration & Elections Office, 4380 Memorial Drive Decatur, Open Sunday, Nov. 26, noon to…

DECATUR, GA— The Board of Registration and Elections (BRE) certified the results of the Nov. 7, 2023, General Municipal/Special Election on Nov. 14. More than 69,700 registered DeKalb County voters exercised their right to vote. The Dec. 5 runoff in Atlanta, Brookhaven, Doraville, and Stonecrest’s District Post 2 will close the 2023 election cycle. “As always, I am proud of our team at DeKalb County, who continues to work hard to ensure all DeKalb voters are able to easily and safely execute their right to vote,” said Keisha Smith, executive director of DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections. “The runoff…

STONECREST, GA—The  City of Stonecrest is teaming up with several organizations to host a turkey and food box giveaway on Saturday, Nov. 18, beginning at noon at the Browns Mill Recreation Center, 5101 Browns Mill Road in the city of Stonecrest. City officials say 1,000 turkeys and food boxes will be distributed. The event will end after all of the food is given away.    This collaborative effort is made possible through the partnership of the following:  City of Stonecrest Walmart Publix Berean Christian Church    Ousley United Methodist Church        Cariblanta Sports & Cultural Club     First…

STONECREST, GA—The 12 public schools located within the city limits will receive additional resources to help students excel and thrive, thanks to the city’s allocation of $1.2 million to the DeKalb County School District (DCSD). The city is utilizing funds received through the American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”) to assist the schools. The federal legislation, signed into law on March 11, 2021, established the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (“SLFRF”) program, designed to support communities grappling with the pandemic’s aftermath. The funds will provide wraparound services and the option to purchase specific items aimed at helping students in…

DECATUR, GA – On Sunday, Nov. 19, from 3-5 p.m., Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) is hosting his Fourth Annual Unsung Heroes Awards to recognize and celebrate members of the community. This year, 29 people will be honored including veterans, professionals, business leaders, and community advocates who, through their selfless service and altruism, have made Georgia’s Fourth Congressional District a better place to live, work, and play. r WHO: Congressman Hank Johnson (D-GA) honoring 29 members of the community with Unsung Heroes Awards, which fall into four categories — Diamond of the District, Pillars of Power, Community Cornerstone and Champion of the Fourth.…

DECATUR, GA— DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson will host his Annual Day of Service event on Saturday, Nov. 18, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Annual Day of Service is a day filled with opportunities for volunteers to give back to their community.  Each year, Commissioner Larry Johnson has partnered with different organizations to address the needs of the community. “We are sharing hope in a big way,” said Johnson. “We look forward to this special time each year because people really show how we can come together and make a difference. This is demonstrated by partners and residents making…

SNELLVILLE, GA– The Gwinnett County Police Department needs the public’s help locating a missing Snellville man. Ronald Dix, 30, was last seen at his personal care home on Winterberry Lane in unincorporated Snellville. He told his caretaker he was going to the nearby convenience store on Stone Mountain Highway, but he has not been seen since. Dix is 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 160 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a white shirt, orange jacket vest, dark jeans, and a black skull cap. Anyone who has information about this case is…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA –More than 100 people lined up to race to support breast cancer awareness at the Annual Kimberley Chance Atkins Turkey Breast Trot 5K on Nov. 4. The Kimberley Chance Atkins Foundation was started in 2009 in memory of teacher, wife, and mother Kim Atkins, who passed away at 32 years old after two battles with breast cancer. The KCAF was formed with the mission to promote breast health in Rockdale and Newton counties. Last year, the Kimberly Atkins Foundation gifted Piedmont Rockdale and Newton Hospitals a philanthropic gift of $75,000 each, to start funds at their respective…