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ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) will hold Open House nights during September, October and November 2023 for the 2024-2025 School Specialty and Choice programs. Students and Families interested in applying for one of the programs are strongly encouraged to attend the Open House night. The application window for School Specialty and Choice programs is Nov. 10 through Dec. 15, 2023. The application will be online at www.rockdaleschools.org/specialtyandchoice. Students may apply for specialty programs outside of their assigned neighborhood school zone. Please note: Non-traditional programs such as Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology, Rockdale Career Academy, Rockdale Open Campus…

24-yearold Lithonia man arrested in murder of Conyers man at gas station DEKALB COUNTY, GA– The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit, with assistance from the U.S .Marshals, has arrested murder suspect Antjuan Harrison. The 24-year-old Lithonia resident was taken into custody without incident on Hillandale Drive in Lithonia on a warrant charging him with Malice Murder in the shooting death of Conyers, Georgia resident Tori Dundas, 33. Dundas was killed on July 12 at a gas station on Browns Mill Road in Lithonia. No probable cause was given for the incident. Harrison was transported to the DeKalb County Jail,…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA—Gwinnett detectives are investigating an officer-involved shooting involving a 16-year-old suspect who fired multiple shots at police officer after a foot pursuit early today(Sept. 22). The call concerning the suspect came into the 911 Center around 6:30 a.m.  from a woman who said that her teen son was armed with a handgun and possibly under the influence of drugs. A responding officer arrived at 1400 Chase Lane in unincorporated Norcross. The woman pointed out her son to the officer in the parking lot, and the officer attempted to make contact. The officer was engaged in a brief foot…

ATLANTA, GA–Congressman Hank Johnson’s Office is notifying Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients in Georgia’s Fourth Congressional District to be aware that they may be eligible for a Total  and Permanent Disability (TPD) student loan discharge. Johnson’s office has reached out via e-mail to constituents in the Fourth Congressional District, which includes parts of DeKalb and Newton counties and all of Rockdale County. To qualify, recipients must provide documents from the Social Security Administration (SSA) that shows one of the following to be true: 1. Your next continuing disability review has been scheduled within five to seven years…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA—Ethan Dumas, 20, of Decatur, GA is facing several charges in connection with the shooting that took place on Aug. 5 at Sugarloaf Mills Mall in Gwinnett County. Dumas is charged with three counts of Aggravated Assault, Criminal Damage to Property in the First Degree, Terroristic Threats and Acts, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime, and Reckless Conduct. He turned himself in to the Gwinnett County Jail on Sept. 11, after Gwinnett County Police obtained warrants for his arrest. Detectives determined that the shooting started after an argument between two suspects and an employee…

STONECREST, GA—The Grammy award-winning Erica Campbell, of the gospel duo, Mary Mary, will kick off a women’s empowerment conference with a free concert on Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m., at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, 6400 Woodrow Road, Stonecrest. New Birth’s Reinvigorate Women’s Conference is set Sept. 28-30. The inspiring and enlightening weekend for women will feature Nona Jones, international speaker, preacher and author;  Tasha Cobb Leonard, award-winning gospel artist and actress; and Dr. Heavenly Kimes, of the Bravo reality series, Married to Medicine.  “Reinvigorate recognizes the universal burden that so many women carry as mothers, leaders, business owners, spouses and change makers,” said…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., one of the country’s largest women’s service organizations, is announces the induction of 12 distinguished women as honorary members into its Alpha Omega Chapter. These accomplished women have demonstrated outstanding commitment to civic engagement and the advancement of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.’s principles, Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood, and Finer Womanhood, the organization stated. “Our 2023 Honorary Member Class reflects the diversity and brilliance of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. As the number one service organization, we are proud to extend membership to those who work aligned with Zeta’s principles,” said Stacie NC…

CONYERS, GA—Join the East Suburban Atlanta Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. for its Day of Community Impact as it raises awareness about breast cancer and supports those impacted by breast cancer in the Pink Day Best Scavenger Hunt Run/Walk on Oct. 14. Registration is free and begins at 9 a.m., with the walk starting promptly at 10 a.m. in front of the Rockdale Career Academy, 1064 Culpepper Drive,Conyers. Bring out the entire family, hear survivor stories, get a blood pressure check, enjoy food trucks, music, and fun activities for the children. Don’t forget to show your enthusiasm by…