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DECATUR, GA—The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) will host a job fair on Thursday, Jan. 11, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., at the DeKalb Regional Youth Detention Center. DJJ is looking to hire Juvenile correctional officers, counselors, teachers, and food service workers with on-the-spot contingent officers. Individuals interested in applying should bring their Social Security card, valid driver’s license, and proof of a high school diploma or GED. For more information, contact the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice at 404-508-6500 or visit us online at djj.georgia.gov. Date: Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024 Location: DeKalb Regional Youth Detention Center 2946 Clifton Springs Road Decatur,…

STONE MOUNTAIN, GA–The City of Stone Mountain will hold a Peace March on this year’s Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan.15. A pre-march meetup will be held at 12:15 p.m. at 5399 East Mountain Street. The Peace March will begin at 1 p.m. Following the march, speeches and entertainment will be held 1:30  to 3:30 p.m.  at the 922 Main Street Parking Lot.

ROCKDALE COUTY, GA – The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office announced Jan. 9 that Deputy Verdell and Deputy have been nominated for a 2024 RISE Award. The Axon wards honor first responders who go above and beyond the call of duty. Community members, friends and family may each vote once per day until Jan. 19, 2024, by clicking on the link below. The top 10 finalists with the most votes in each category will then be reviewed by a panel of judges. Winners will receive an all-expenses paid trip with a guest to Axon Week (Miami, April 22-26), a $1,000 valued…

Servicing for all customers to be completed by week’s end   DECATUR,GA– Due to inclement weather, the DeKalb County Sanitation Division may experience sanitation service delays for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday customers. Sanitation crews will work through Friday, if necessary, to ensure all households are serviced. Residents are encouraged to keep their garbage, recycling and yard trimmings at the curb until servicing occurs. The Sanitation Division apologizes for the inconvenience and appreciates residents’ patience as residential collection teams work toward safely completing this week’s collection schedule. For more information on services offered by the Sanitation Division, contact the Customer Care…

Decatur, GA. [January 8, 2024]- The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People DeKalb County Branch (NAACP DeKalb) will present the 14th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade on Monday, Jan. 15, 10 a.m. The parade kicks off at Chapel Hill Middle School, 3535 Dogwood Farm Road, Decatur. DeKalb County CEO Mike Thurmond will be this year’s grand marshal.   Thurmond embodies this year’s theme as he proactively seeks to build upon a legacy of unity, reflection and action.  He is widely regarded as a “turnaround expert” after changing the culture and enhancing the operations of complex organizations throughout the…

DECATUR, GA– Today, the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners held its first meeting of the 2024 year and elected a new presiding officer and deputy presiding officer. The board elected Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson and Commissioner Robert Patrick to serve as the presiding officer and deputy presiding officer, respectively, for 2024. Davis Johnson, who represents District 5, previously served as deputy presiding officer for the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners for two terms. “I am looking forward to leading this Board with a spirit of respect, collaboration and integrity as we continue to move our county forward,” Davis Johnson said.…

DECATUR, GA — In honor of the National Day of Racial Healing, Commissioner Larry Johnson will host a virtual roundtable discussion themed “Moving Forward, but Not Forgetting Our Past” on Tuesday, Jan. 16, at 6:30 p.m. “This year, we will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,” said Commissioner Johnson. “This roundtable is just one way for us to celebrate our achievements, acknowledge the work still to be done, and promote continued efforts towards a more inclusive and equitable society.” The panel will be moderated by Sharon Stroye, director of the Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Initiative…

Update: Family will greet guests on Friday, Jan. 12, from 5-8 p.m., at Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Homes, 4347 Flat Shoals  Parkway, Decatur, GA. Visitation will be from noon until 8 p.m. Viewing also will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m.– one hour ahead of the11 a.m.  homegoing serviceat Moreland Avenue Church of Christ, 671 Moreland Ave., Atlanta. The service will be live-streamed on Youtube (Moreland Avenue Church of Christ). Special message from OCGNews Publishers Glenn L. Morgan and Valerie J. Morgan We will say our farewell to Valerie’s mom–my mother-in-law, Juliette Hill–this weekend. You will find…