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CLARKSTON, GA—NBA legend Dominique Wilkins shared a motivational moment with youths attending the inaugural Rowsom Sports City of Clarkston Summer Basketball Camp. The four-day camp kicked off on Tuesday, July 18, at Clarkston First Baptist Church Family Life Center. During the visit with the former Atlanta Hawks’ forward, Wilkins encouraged the kids, saying, “Just make sure that you have fun… Make sure you do the best that you can. Anything that you do, do it with a purpose.” Clarkston City Manager Shawanna Qawiy said the city is thrilled over the opportunity the camp is providing for youths. In addition to…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– The Gwinnett County Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting in the parking lot of an Applebee’s restaurant. At around 10:30 p.m. on Monday July 17, officers assigned to the South Precinct were dispatched to a “person shot” call in the parking lot of the Applebee’s located at 5200 Stone Mountain Highway in unincorporated Stone Mountain, investigators said. A male victim was found in the parking lot between the Applebee’s and O’Reilly Auto Parts store. Shortly after arriving at a local hospital, the victim died as a result of his injuries. Detectives are looking into the possibility…

LITHONIA, –New Bethel AME Church, 8350 Rockbridge Road S.W., is hosting a Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, July 22, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. There will be free school supplies, food, games, and prizes. The DeKalb County Health Department also will provide back-to-school immunizations along with blood pressure checks, breast and cervical cancer screenings, diabetes screening and family planning services. C.O.R.E. (Community Organized Relief Efforts) will be giving COVID-19 vaccinations. Pastor William E. Thomas, Jr., senior pastor of New Bethel AME, thanked community partners for supporting the event. “I would like to thank our community partners, Willie Watkins Funeral Home, Sams…

GWINNETT COUNTY– The Gwinnett County Police Department(GCPD) is seeking two suspects who attempted to fraudulently transfer $250,000 from a business account at Bank of America. On May 18, two individuals entered the Bank of America at 5500 Peachtree Pkwy in Peachtree Corners with fraudulent identifying information, investigators said. One of them presented himself as the owner of a local recycling business and attempted to transfer $250,000 from the business bank account. At some point during the security check process, the transfer was halted, investigators said. Detectives are seeking the public’s help in locating the two suspects who are pictured. Anyone…

DECATUR, GA– The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will conduct an Orientation meeting on Thursday, July 20, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Maloof Auditorium, located at 1300 Commerce Drive, Decatur, GA. Agenda I. Call to Order and Welcome to the Public II. Adoption of Agenda III. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of January 19, 2023 IV. Approval and Correction of the Minutes of the Special Called Meeting of March 13, 2023 V. Orientation of New Board Members A. Welcome and Introduction of the current Board Members B. Overview and Orientation from…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA– Rockdale County Chairman Oz Nesbitt, Sr., will host the second of three Shop Talk forums for this year. The series, held at local barbershops, connects the community with government staff and officials. This next Shop Talk will be held on Aug. 12, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Headquarterz Barbershop, 1180 West Ave S.W., Suite C, Conyers. The following speakers will attend to answer questions and concerns: Janice Morris, Rockdale County Clerk of Superior and State Court Will Barkley, Executive Director of Rockdale County Board of Assessors Brian Kelley, Director of Rockdale County Department of Transportation Shop…

The Rockdale Board of Elections will hold a Regular Meeting on Wednesday, July 26, at 5 p.m. (see agenda attached and details below). Rockdale Board of Elections Regular Meeting WHEN: Wednesday, July 26, 2023 TIME: 5 p.m. IN-PERSON: Board of Elections New Location: 1115 WEST AVENUE, S.W., Conyers, GA 770-278-7333 VIRTUAL: Join Meeting via ZOOM https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7049887949 Meeting ID: 704 988 7949 One tap mobile +13126266799,,7049887949# US (Chicago) +16465588656,,7049887949# US (New York) Rockdale Board of Elections REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 7_26_23

DECATUR, GA—The DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections meeting for the purpose of conducting its normal monthly business will be held on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. This meeting will be conducted in person at 4380 Memorial Drive, Decatur, Ga. 30032. Public comments may be made in person or submitted by sending an email of one printed page or less at a minimum font of 12 to electionspubliccmnt@dekalbcountyga.gov, which must be received between 35 and 5 minutes before the scheduled start of the meeting. The body of the email must include the citizen’s first and last name. Abusive,…