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ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—Donell Anderson, 22, has been arrested for the murder of his missing wife, Imani Roberson, Rockdale County Sheriff Eric Levett announced today (Aug. 5) at a news conference. Anderson’s arrest follows a news conference that was held on Aug.  2 with the family making pleas for anyone who had any information to come forth. Anderson was not at the press conference. The sheriff said that another arrest in the case is expected. The investigation is still ongoing and there may be others involved, Sheriff Levett added. While the sheriff did not state a motive for the murder, he did say the…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit, with assistance from MARTA Police, has arrested a suspect accused in the shooting death of his brother. Stone Mountain resident Ahmed Kawah, 37, was taken into custody without incident on a MARTA bus at North Decatur Road in Decatur. An arrest warrant charges Kawah with Felony Malice Murder in the shooting death of 56-year-old Anthony Bronson, his brother. According to the warrant, the incident took place on July 9, 2023 on Old Front Street in Stone Mountain. No motive was given for the shooting. Kawah was taken into custody by…

ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that eight former state employees have been indicted in Fulton County. The defendants are alleged to have submitted false claims and weekly certifications to the Georgia Department of Labor (DOL) to receive unemployment insurance benefits when they were employed by the State of Georgia. All of the alleged conduct occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Government employees are entrusted to operate honesty and ethically, and those who do not will be held accountable,” said Carr. “We will not hesitate to pursue any individual who works for our state and seeks to illegally…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs announces after school program registration is open at all recreation centers.  The fee is $37 per week and the program is available for children ages 5-13. The program will begin Aug. 7 – May 22, 2024, Monday through Friday, 2:30 – 6:30 p.m. The program will provide homework assistance, physical activity, snacks and social and emotional development. To register, visit www.dekalbcountyga.gov/parks and click the “Register Now” button, or register in person at a recreation center.  DeKalb County Recreation Centers: East Central DeKalb Community and Senior Center: 4885…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA–Clarine Adujar-White fought back tears as she made a passionate plea to the public  today to help her and authorities  locate her 29-year-old daughter, Imani Roberson, who vanished on July 16. Roberson’s car was found in Atlanta completely burned, investigators said.  Adujar-White spoke briefly at the Aug. 2  press conference,  which was held by Rockdale County Sheriff Eric J. Levett. The sheriff  gave a timeline leading up to Roberson’s disappearance but declined to answer reporters questions for more details to protect the investigation. Sheriff Levett vowed to find the young mother. Roberson has four children, including a 1-month-old…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– Gwinnett County will extend the Summer Meals Program to include free grab-and-go meals on Friday nights, from Aug. 4 until Sept. 1. The meals are for families with children ages 18 and younger or adults 19 and older with a physical or mental impairment. “So far this summer, more than 200,000 meals have been given to Gwinnett families,” said Parks and Recreation Director Chris Minor. “There is a strong need in the community and I’m grateful the Summer Meals Program is able to help fill that void and serve those in need.” Meals can be picked up…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA – This month, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) is holding a four-part grants workshop series to help teach constituents, non-profits, and government stakeholders how to write, apply for, and learn about the federal grants and Community Project Funding process. Aug. 14 at 1 p.m.: Grant Writing 101: How to Write a Grant Proposal Aug.15 at 1 p.m.: Tips for Submitting a Successful Application Aug. 16 at 1 p.m.: Sharing Grant Opportunities Aug. 17 at 1 p.m.: Understanding the Community Project Funding Process Participants can register, by clicking HERE. Registration allows participants to attend any or all of the workshops.…