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Rockdale Clerk of Superior and State Courts Janice Morris organized a successful Breast Cancer Awareness event that united county employees for a deserving cause. The Walk A Mile in Their Shoes breast cancer event took place on Oct. 18, 2023 at the Rockdale County Courthouse. The courthouse staff and county employees dressed in their pink attire and walked a mile during their lunch hour to celebrate those who are fighting breast cancer and survivors. “Everyone has been impacted by breast cancer in some capacity,” said Morris. “We’re encouraging everyone to get their yearly mammogram, and if you feel something say…

By Mark Brock DCSD Athletics Specialist DEKALB COUTY, GA–The No. 3 Cedar Grove Saints play one of several key region matchups this weekend for DeKalb football programs as they host the No. 7 ranked Sandy Creek Patriots in a rematch of the controversial 2022 Class 3A state title game at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at Hallford Stadium. Cedar Grove (3-5, 1-0) had beaten Sandy Creek (6-2, 1-0) 49-34 in the 2022 regular season to win the Region 5-3A title, but a hard-fought defensive battle came down to the end in the Class 3A state title game at Georgia State’s…

DECATUR, GA- DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announces a conviction by jury trial in the case of a Clarkston man accused of shooting and killing a woman inside a Stone Mountain hotel room.  On Thursday, a jury found Faruk Fadesire, 26, guilty on charges of Malice Murder, Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony stemming from an incident on October 24, 2020.    According to the investigation, officers with the DeKalb County Police Department responded around 6:30 p.m. to a report of a person shot at the Scottish Inn on Memorial Drive. …

DECATUR, GA–DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson announced the 4th Annual Small Business Summit, a premier event designed to support and empower local entrepreneurs. The summit will take place on Nov. 1, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Atlanta Gas Light Regional Business Center, located at 2505 Brannen Rd. SE, Atlanta, 30316.   This annual event provides small business owners with invaluable insights, resources and networking opportunities. The summit will feature three informative panels, each focusing on key areas of interest for small businesses. Topics include iSupplier opportunities, LSBE Program and certification, business incentives, tax credits, opportunity zones, loan programs…

Atlanta, GA – Today, the Georgia Department of Human Services’ (DHS) Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS) announced that it received federal approval to replace electronically stolen Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for recipients who are victims of card skimming, card cloning, and other similar fraud. “Our team worked quickly to develop and implement a SNAP benefit replacement process to provide much needed relief to Georgians who have been defrauded by bad actors,” said DHS Commissioner Candice Broce. “As we begin to receive and review benefit replacement requests, we will continue to educate our clients on best practices to protect their…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA–At approximately 3:25 p.m. today, Oct. 18, a plane was landing but over-shot the main runway at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport. The pilot and a passenger were onboard the Beachcraft King Air 8-seater but no sustained injuries were reported. No people, vehicles or buildings were struck, DeKalb County officials said. The Federal Flight Standards District Office will be investigating the accident.