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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.

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– Hillandale Park Court between Panola Road and Hillandale Drive will be closed to through-traffic Monday, Oct. 23, to Friday, Nov. 3 to facilitate the replacement of a sanitary sewer line in front of 2854 Panola Road, Lithonia. Road closure and detour signs will be placed in the area during the road closure period advising motorists of construction work in the area and of local traffic restrictions. Questions regarding this road closure should be addressed to Alessandro Salvo, chief executive officer, GS Construction at 678-283-5518.

DECATUR, GA– DeKalb County’s East Central DeKalb Community & Senior Center will host a Parks After Dark: Teen Takeover Dive-In on Friday, Oct. 20, 6:30 to 9 p.m., 4885 Elam Road, Stone Mountain. The free event is for youths ages 13 to 16 and will include a PG-13 and below-rated film, swimming, snacks and more. Patrons are required to register for this event and wear the appropriate swimwear. To access online registration, visit www.dekalbcountyga.gov/parks and click the “Register Now” button on the department’s homepage or register in person at the recreation center.  For more information, contact LaShanda Davis, Recreation, Parks and…