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UPDATE: DeKalb County warming centers to extend operations through the Feb. 8  Due to continued  freezing temperatures and hazardous wind chills, DeKalb County will activate warming centers beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 4, continuing through Sunday, Feb. 8, releasing individuals at 10:00 a.m. UPDATE: DeKalb County warming centers extend opening through Tuesday, Feb. 3  DECATUR, GA – Due to forecasted freezing temperatures and hazardous wind chills, DeKalb County will activate warming centers beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 30, continuing through Monday, Feb. 2. The following locations will be open for the 24-hour activation:   Exchange Park Intergenerational Center, 2771 Columbia Drive, Decatur Frontline Response International, 2585 Gresham Road SE, Atlanta St.…

Livestream: https://www.conyersga.com/government/city-government/council-meetings/ CONYERS, GA– Conyers  City Council is moving to a new meeting format beginning in February 2026 and will be introducing work sessions as part of its meeting schedule once a month. The City Council will hold a work session on the first Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers. Work sessions will offer the mayor and all council members the opportunity to weigh in and collaboratively discuss various topics or projects prior to being introduced at the regular city council meeting, which will occur on the third Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m.…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA–Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) will cancel/reschedule all weekend activities for January 31-February 1, 2026, due to the potential for winter weather and hazardous road conditions. Friday activities will continue as planned except for those held out-of-town with an expected late Friday night return. Please check with your coach, teacher advisor, or school administrator with questions about specific Friday night activities. Weather experts advise there will be extreme cold temperatures below freezing for an extended period. Please prepare now to protect your family and pets during these extreme conditions.  Todas las actividades de RCPS programadas para el sábado…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– As Gwinnett County prepares for a second major winter storm in as many weeks, Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson has issued a declaration of local emergency. This action follows an executive order declaring a state of emergency for North and Central Georgia issued today, Jan. 30, by Gov. Brian Kemp.  The local declaration activates certain emergency powers under the Gwinnett County Emergency Management Ordinance and allows for the use of all available County resources to address the storm’s impact. The Gwinnett County Office of Emergency Management is coordinating with departments to prepare for the storm, including brining roads…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA—Out of an abundance of caution due to potential winter weather, all GCPS events and activities scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 31- Feb. 1, are cancelled or may be rescheduled. There are no changes to events or activities scheduled for Friday evening, Jan. 30. GCPS will continue to closely monitor the weather and will share updates as early as possible if weekend conditions affect Monday’s school schedule. “We understand that changes like these can be inconvenient, and we appreciate your flexibility and partnership. The safety of our students and staff is always our top priority, and we are committed to providing clear, timely…

DECATUR, GA—DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announces convictions by guilty pleas in three cases against a Decatur man, including one that involved the theft of an SUV with a one-year-old child in the backseat.  On Wednesday, Jan.28, Dieu Doumdje, 21, pleaded guilty to charges of Theft by Taking, Kidnapping and Reckless Conduct in connection with the incident on Nov. 10, 2021. According to the investigation, officers with the Clarkston Police Department responded just after  a.m. to a report of a child kidnapped outside an apartment complex on Montreal Road.  The baby’s parents told officers he was sleeping in his car…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—In courtrooms and in communities, justice is built one decision at a time, by leaders who show up, stand firm, and never forget who they serve.   Today, Judge Sunny Mullins announced her candidacy for Rockdale County State Court Judge, bringing nearly two decades of legal experience, a record of service, and an unwavering commitment to the people of Rockdale County. “Justice isn’t just a word that we put on buildings. It’s a promise we make to every person who walks through the courthouse doors,” said Judge Mullins. “I’m running because I believe in that promise and I intend…

CONYERS, GA–City of Conyers Mayor and City Council, staff and employees are mourning the loss of former City Manager Tony Lucas, who passed away on Jan. 22, 2026.  Lucas retired from the city in May 2024 after serving nearly 40 years in numerous key roles that were integral to the community’s growth and progress. A native of Conyers and Rockdale County, Lucas began his law enforcement career with the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) in 1977. Subsequent to his service with the RCSO, he joined the United State Marshal’s Service as a Special Deputy U.S. Marshal at the Federal Courthouse and…

ATLANTA, GA – Vernon Jones, candidate for Georgia Secretary of State, issued the following statement today(Jan. 28) following reports that the FBI executed a search warrant at the Fulton County Elections Hub and Operation Center in Union City to retrieve physical ballots and records from the 2020 General Election. “For years, I have said that there is a ‘dead cat’ on the line in Georgia’s elections, and today’s actions by federal authorities confirm that the concerns of millions of Georgians are not just a theory—they are a matter of criminal investigation. The raid of the Fulton County Elections Office is a…