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January 15, 2022

DECATUR, GA –Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) said Jan. 14 the first time in six months that families will not receive the expanded and improved monthly Child Tax Credit (CTC) due to Senate inaction on the Build Back Better Act. From July to December 2021, more than 2 million Georgia children received payments, totaling $3.23 […]

January 15, 2022

DeKalb County opens three warming centers through Jan. 17 DeKalb County will open three warming centers for residents to use during expected frigid weather. Warming centers will be open in the following DeKalb County Fire Stations on Saturday, Jan. 15, through Monday, Jan. 17, beginning at 8 p.m.: Fire Station 3, 100 N. Clarendon […]

January 15, 2022

DECATUR, GA–DeKalb County Police Chief Mirtha V. Ramos will host the department’s first virtual community Q&A of 2022. The question-and-answer session will be broadcast on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 6 p.m., on the department’s Facebook page and Twitter. Questions or concerns can be submitted now on the Facebook event post, Twitter event post, Instagram event […]

January 15, 2022

DECATUR, GA—In commemoration of National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month, DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston is hosting a virtual community forum, Human Trafficking, Social Media & Gangs: Connecting the Dots, to raise awareness about this critical issue. The event will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 1 to 2:15 […]

January 15, 2022

DECATUR—MARTA CEO/General Manager Jeffrey Parker died Friday (Jan. 14) after stepping in front of a train at the East Lake station, transit agency officials have confirmed. Officials said the incident happened around 10:30 p.m. Parker was 56. MARTA officials asked the community to pray for Parker‘s wife, Erin, their two daughters and other family […]

January 15, 2022

UPDATE: The Rockdale Sheriff’s Office received notification on Jan. 14 that its HEAT grant was reinstated by the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. The grant had been temporarily suspended due to concerns over low DUI performance and a December 2021 DUI incident involving three Rockdale deputies, one of whom was a team member of the […]

January 14, 2022

January 13, 2022

According to the National Weather Service, a wintry mix of rain, ice and/or snow is forecast for this weekend in Georgia. The winter weather is expected between Saturday evening (Jan. 15) and Monday morning(Jan. 17). Lows are expected to dip into the 20s with highs on Sunday in the 30s. Officials say travel could […]

January 13, 2022

January 13, 2022

Vernon Jones, Republican Gubernatorial Candidate, has filed a complaint with Georgia’s Secretary of State office requesting an investigation regarding a possible violation of the rules of the State Election Board. Jones stated in a news release that the alleged violation involves DeKalb County’s placement of an absentee dropbox on privately-owned property during the 2020 […]

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Rep. Hank Johnson highlights impact on Georgia families no longer receiving Child Tax Credit

Metro area warming centers opening ahead of Georgia’s winter storm

DeKalb County Police Chief Ramos sets first community Q&A of 2022

DeKalb District Attorney Boston to host third annual forum on domestic sex trafficking

MARTA CEO Jeffrey Parker commits suicide at East Lake train station

Two Rockdale deputies fired over drunk driving incident, HEAT grant re-instated after review of misconduct, performance

Georgia DOT shares three things Georgians should know today ahead of winter weather

Georgia bracing for winter storm: rain, sleet, snow and freezing temperatures expected

City of Stonecrest Planning Commission Public Hearing Virtual Meeting, Feb. 1, 6 p.m.

Vernon Jones calls for investigation into DeKalb County ballot drop box placed on private property

City of Stonecrest City Council Virtual Meeting, Jan. 24, 6 p.m.

Congressman Hank Johnson’s statement after testing positive for COVID-19

City of Stonecrest Film and Entertainment Commission Virtual Meeting, Jan. 26, 7 p.m.

City of Stonecrest City Council Virtual Meeting, Jan. 24, 6 p.m.

Congressman Hank Johnson’s statement after testing positive for COVID-19

City of Stonecrest Film and Entertainment Commission Virtual Meeting, Jan. 26, 7 p.m.