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DeKalb County, GA—Democrat and former DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson has launched his campaign for Georgia State Senate District 10.  This pivotal announcement marks a new chapter in Johnson’s longstanding commitment to public service and community leadership. “I’ve spent my life listening to – and working with – the people I serve to create and implement real solutions,” said Johnson. “Now, I’m running for State Senate to bring that same energy, experience and accountability to the Gold Dome-because District 10 deserves a leader who’s ready to lead on day one.”  With more than two decades of experience serving the people…

ATLANTA — Peter Hubbard won the Democratic primary runoff for the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) District 3 race, defeating Keisha Sean Waites, according to unofficial results on Tuesday(July 15). Hubbard will now face Republican incumbent Fitz Johnson in the general election on Nov. 4.  Hubbard, founder of the Georgia Center for Energy Solutions, earned 58.18% of the vote (66,084 votes) statewide, while Waites, a former state legislator and Atlanta City Council member, received 41.82% (47,501 votes), according unofficial results posted by the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office.  The runoff was prompted after no candidate received a majority vote in the initial Democratic…

STONE MOUNTAIN, GA – To help prepare families to register their students for the 2025-26 school year, the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) has launched Summer Registration Hubs. The District’s Student Assignment Registration Team, Parent Center Facilitators, and Satellite I.M.P.A.C.T. Hubs will be on-site at the Registration Hubs to provide families with access to staff members and computers to ensure a smooth registration process and preparedness for the first day of school on Aug. 4. While online registration is open, the Summer Registration Hubs are designed to provide additional in-person support for families needing assistance. The Summer Registration Hubs will be open at the following…

STONE MOUNTAIN–-Gwinnett County Police detectives have released the identities of a woman and man who died as a result of a domestic-related homicide on Sunday, July 13.  The two decedents were identified as Maria Garza, 40, and Pilar Rosas, 43.  Officers said they responded to a domestic disturbance call around 4 p.m. in the 300 block of Stone Hill Drive. A woman and man were deceased inside the home, police said.  A relative had called 911 to report that she found the woman and man suffering from at least one gunshot wound each.  Detectives are not seeking any additional suspects. They  are, however,…

DECATUR, GA – The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will conduct its Regular Public Meeting on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at 178 Sams Street, Room A1201 – A & B, Decatur, GA. The agenda is listed below:  Agenda Callto Order Adoptionof Agenda III.     Administrative Items Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of June 18, 2025 Introduction of New Board Member Advisory Opinions – General Counsel’s Update Ethics Officer’s Monthly Report Preliminary Cases Kisha Davis v. Nicole Sullivan A. D’Andre Loyal v. Sharon Weaver Petrina Barnett Naylor v. Katie McAlister…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—Voices for Rockdale will partner with the City of Conyers’ Adopt A Mile community cleanup on Wednesday, July 16, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Volunteers are needed and welcome to participate. The group will meet at Pine Log Road and the Bulldog gravel lot to park and pick up supplies. Dress comfortably for the warm weather. Members of Voices for Rockdale are asked to wear their T-shirts, if they have one.  The group will pick up trash from Pine Log Road to Main Street to Rowland Road.  Corliss Turner, founder of Voices for Rockdale, encourages anyone who…

DECATUR, GA— The DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections (BRE) will meet to certify the runoff election results on Monday, July 21, at noon. The meeting will be conducted in person at 4380 Memorial Drive, Decatur. 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 five minutes before the scheduled start of the meeting. The body of the email must include first and last name of the person who would like to comment. BRE meetings are streamed live…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA—The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office will host its fifth annual Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, July 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville. The Back-to-School Bash is open to the public and will include free health screenings, vendors, fun activities, and giveaways to students and families while supplies last. The purpose of this event is to provide students and families with the necessary school supplies for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year.  Save the date for July 19! Those who plan to attend will be greeted by a Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office PIO to assist with conducting interviews and ensure you capture photo and video footage during the…

ROCKDALE COUNTY—Cheers erupted as a young player threw the ceremonial first pitch on Thursday, July 10, marking the grand unveiling of the newly renovated All-Star Legacy Field at the Barksdale Boys & Girls Club.  The field renovation, a joint initiative of the Atlanta Braves and Major League Baseball was celebrated during MLB’s All-Star Game Week festivities. The project is one of five All-Star Legacy Projects in the metro Atlanta area.  Cassey McCray, program director at the Barksdale Boys & Girls Club, said the new field is a dream come true, applauding the Braves and MLB’s $300,000 investment into the Rockdale…