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DeKalb County’s Dunwoody High Wildcats built a 3-0 first half lead and held off the Glynn Academy Terrors’ second half rally, claiming a 3-2 win at the Class 5A Boys’ Soccer State Championships at Cobb Stadium.  Dunwoody (10-7) led 75 minutes of the match with Lucas Federico scoring in the first five minutes of the game on an assist by Yates Parker at Glynn Academy (15-5) to give the Wildcats the early 1-0 lead. The lead went to 2-0 as Federico had the assist on a corner by Xavier James to put the Wildcats in command in the first half.…

UPDATE: NORCROSS, GA May 1, 2026– Lavonne Cain has been located. NORCROSS, GA– Gwinnett County Police Department(GCPD) is seeking the public’s help in locating 65-year-old Lavonne Cain. Cain was reported missing by family members after he was last seen leaving his residence at the Canopy Glen Apartments, 1635 Pirkle Road in Norcross, on April 23, at approximately 9:20 a.m.  Family members said that Cain typically leaves his apartment daily and consistently returns home by the end of the day. Cain is also known to frequent the Shell gas station located at 5615 Singleton Road in Norcross. Detectives working the case have…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners (BOC) will host a town hall meeting on May 12, 6 p.m., at the Rockdale Auditorium, 903 Main Street, Conyers. The topic will be on data centers. The public is urged to attend to get updates, ask questions, and share their concerns with the board. The Rockdale County government’s upcoming meetings schedule also includes a Planning Commission Public Hearing and a Zoning  Public Hearing.   Save the calendar below with links to the meeting agendas and meeting minutes.  Click the link and look for the brown box(To View Posted Agendas).   The Rockdale BOC…

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA—Gwinnett County Police Department is recruiting officers. The Department will host hiring events on Friday, May 15, from 3 to 8 p.m., and Saturday, May 16, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Gwinnett County Police Training Center, 854 Winder Highway, Lawrenceville.  Applicants who do not have an appointment are encouraged to arrive early. The process can take several hours, and applicants should plan accordingly, the Police Department stated.    Applicants must bring a valid driver’s license and should arrive dressed and prepared to complete the physical agility test. Appropriate workout or athletic clothing is recommended. Phase I of this…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– DeKalb County Tax Commissioner Nicole M. Golden today announced the expansion of the office’s mobile tax program, which now serves five senior centers across DeKalb County.  Launched as a pilot program at the Lou Walker Senior Center in January 2023, the initiative has grown to improve access to essential motor vehicle and property tax services for residents, particularly seniors who rely on in-person assistance. “Our mobile tax office program allows us to meet taxpayers where they are and provide essential services in a convenient, community-based setting,” said Golden. “We’re excited to expand our reach to the South…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA — Wasim Majeed, 37, is in custody, charged with third-degree arson in connection with at least 15 overnight brush fires that were set between Sunday night and Monday morning, April 26-27, in the Clarkston area. Interim Fire Chief Melvin Carter said police captured Majeed early Monday morning. and he as found with items consistent with starting fires when he was arrested. Investigators used surveillance footage to link Majeed to the fires near Georgia State University ‘s Clarkston campus. Authorities said they do not know if Majeed has any connection to the university and they were still working…

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA – A Lawrenceville man was ordered to serve three life prison sentences for sexually assaulting a young girl dating to when she was 3 years old. A Gwinnett County jury on Tuesday, April 28, found Jorge Nagera Perez, 33, guilty of two counts of rape, three counts of aggravated child molestation, and two counts of child molestation for abusing the young girl from between ages 7 and 11. He was sentenced to three life prison terms plus 89 years. “This is absolutely depraved,” District Attorney Patsy Austin-Gatson said. “We will continue to help this young girl and her family…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA–Voter turnout on Tuesday inched up slightly as 469 voters ignored the April showers to cast their ballots, pushing Rockdale County’s Early Voting total so far to 1,335.  Tuesday’s voter turnout represents 2.07% of the total number of active voters remaining to cast their ballots, stated Cynthia Willingham, director of Rockdale County’s Board of Elections and Registration. There are 64,446 eligible active voters in Rockdale, she said.  On Monday, April 27, the first day of Early Voting, Rockdale had a total turnout of 866.  The General Primary and Nonpartisan Election is just days away, set for May 19. …