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DECATUR, GA– DeKalb County’s annual State of the County Business Luncheon is sold out, with more than 500 tickets reserved. DeKalb County CEO Thurmond Michael Thurmond will present his 2023 State of the County address and three local business leaders and public servants will be recognized for their community contributions on Wednesday, April 26, during the program, titled “All Aboard DeKalb… Greatness is our Destination.” Business leaders and community partners will be in attendance at the luncheon hosted by the Council for Quality Growth and DeKalb Chamber of Commerce. The three leaders to be recognized will be: · Dr. Vasanne…

A fifth-place finish in the All-Around competition of the Class 5A State Gymnastics Meet capped an excellent season for Stephenson senior Nyla Loyd after completing her routines on Saturday (April 22) against the best in the state. Loyd put together a 36.675 All Around score to finish just 1.55 points out of first behind Oconee County’s Hannah Aoki (38.225). The performance included a bronze medal on the floor exercise mat with a score of 9.225. She was just 0.725 behind Aoki’s near perfect routine (9.950). Loyd took fifth in the vault with her best score of the meet with a…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—In celebration of Law Day, May 1, in Georgia, the Rockdale County Probate Court announced the launch of its new website. The website is designed to provide enhanced access to information and services for the citizens of Rockdale County, offering an easy-to-use interface with a modern design. The new website is a comprehensive resource for probate court services and information including marriage licenses, probate records, and firearms licenses, as well as helpful resources such as frequently asked questions, court forms, videos, and access to free legal services. The site is designed to be mobile-friendly, making it easier for…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—The DeKalb County Legislative Delegation Chairs, State Senator Kim Jackson (D – Stone Mountain) and State Representative KarlaSDrenner (D – Avondale Estates), joined with State Representative Becky Evans (D – Atlanta) to announce the application deadline for candidates who wish to be considered for appointment to the Dekalb Ethics Board. Nominations must be made by May 7. “The Senate and House Dekalb Legislative Delegations have received a number of qualified nominations to the Dekalb County Ethics Board over six weeks,” said Sen. Jackson and Rep. Drenner. “We opened up this process weeks ago after reading press coverage following…

DECATUR, GA– Crews will continue making repairs to a sewer pipe on Warren Avenue, between Pace Avenue and Hill Boulevard. The work started on March 14 and will continue through Friday, May 19, barring any weather issues, officials said. Motorists are advised a portion of Warren Avenue will remain closed while repairs are made. The Small Diameter Sewer Cleaning Project is part of DeKalb County’s $2.4 billion capital improvement program under the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). For more information, visit the DWM website at www.dekalbwatershed.com, call the DWM Project Information Line at 1-800-986-1108 or email projectinfo@dekalbcountyga.gov.

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA– The Animal Services Department of Rockdale County will hostg a meeting open to the public on May 11, 6 to 8 p.m., to discuss the state of Animal Services. The meeting will provide updates concerning the strategic plan, including program phases, completed and ongoing initiatives, statsand plans for the future of Animal Services. Residents, Animal Businesses, Rescue Groups, and Animal Rights Groups are encouraged to attend to learn about the work of Animal Services and how to get involved with the division moving forward For more information, contact CiJi Baker, Animal Control Division Manager, at 770-278- 8412.

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– The Gwinnett County Police Department is working to identify a white male who entered a Home Depot, took a leaf blower, and left without paying in a dark blue passenger car. On April 20, a white male entered the Home Depot at 2120 Hamilton Creek Parkway. He put an RYOBI 18V HP Brushless Blower in a shopping cart valued at $159 and left the hardware store without paying. He is described as a white male with a colored tattoo on his left forearm. He was seen wearing a blue shirt with the word “DIAMOND” printed on the…

DECATUR, GA– The DeKalb County Police Department (DKPD) is hosting a free Community Outreach Event on Saturday, April 29, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kroger Parking Lot, 2385 Wesley Chapel Road, Decatur. During the event, residents will receive free goodies as well as access to many useful resources. DKPD also will be hosting games for the community to enjoy.<br><br>“We are asking everyone who needs a gun lock to please come out and get one free of charge, no questions asked,” said DeKalb County Police Chief Mirtha Ramos. “We want to take this opportunity to bring needed resources into…

DECATUR, GA – The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold the second master plan community meeting to review park improvements for the Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve on April 26. The first meeting was held on April 24at Mason Mill Recreation Center in Decatur. The community is invited to attend the meeting and provide input regarding the master plan and upcoming improvements for the Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve Wednesday, April 26 · Stonecrest Library, 3123 Klondike Rd., Stonecrest Rd., Stonecrest, GA,30038 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information, contact LaShanda Davis, Recreation, Parks and Cultural…