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GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– The Gwinnett County Police Department needs the public’s help in locating a suspect wanted for shooting a man outside a local restaurant. On Tuesday, June 6, shortly before 12:30 a.m., officers assigned to the West Precinct were dispatched to a “person shot” call at 5935 South Norcross Tucker Road in unincorporated Norcross. When officers arrived, they found a man in front of the business suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The man was transported to a local hospital with serious life-threatening injuries. The investigation revealed that the suspect was inside the restaurant and had inappropriately touched a woman’s…

Rockdale County Board of Commissioners Work Session: Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. – MEETING CANCELLED Rockdale County Board of Commissioners Zoning Public Hearing: Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. – PUBLIC HEARING CANCELLED Rockdale County Board of Commissioners Work Session/Voting Session: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. – Assembly Hall, 901 Main Street, Conyers, HOLIDAYS – County Offices Closed: Monday, July 3, 2023 and Tuesday, July 4, 2023 – Independence Day Holidays Rockdale County Board of Commissioners Work Session: Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. – MEETING CANCELLED Rockdale County Board of Commissioners Work Session/Voting…

DECATUR, GA– Inside the DeKalb County Jail this past Sunday, an inmate was waiting for his Versace eyeglasses to arrive via a contraband drop delivery. However, neither the spectacles nor other items reached the broken cell window because the string used to hoist the bag broke unexpectedly mid-air. DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office deputies obtained warrants and arrested three people in the June 11, 2023 contraband attempt: Tremaine Ward, 22, of Atlanta, charged with Conspiracy to Commit a Misdemeanor (Misdemeanor) and Crossing State/County Guard Lines with Weapons, Quintavious Chase, 28, of Atlanta, was charged with Conspiracy to Commit a Misdemeanor (Misdemeanor)…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—Rockdale County, in partnership with the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA), is hosting a three-day event for those interested in homeownership. The “Achieve the Dream “event will be held July 28 –30, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily, at Johnson Park Recreation Center, 1781 Ebenezer Road SW, Conyers. The NACA Achieve the Dream program is geared to decrease disparities in housing by helping to make affordable homeownership a reality. Participants can expect to meet with NACA-supported onsite housing counselors, underwriters, volunteers, and more during the event. NACA is a non-profit community advocacy and homeownership organization. NACA’s primary…

ATLANTA – The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) Police Department (MPD) has received a $1.4 million grant from Governor Brian Kemp through the American Rescue Plan State Fiscal Recovery Fund Public Safety and Community Violence Reduction Grant Program. The grant will be used to facilitate the recruitment and hiring of qualified law enforcement officials, expand the existing force, and support MPD’s proactive and strategic law enforcement strategies and safety measures. “The MARTA Police Department is committed to ensuring the safety and security of our valued customers and the communities we serve,” said MARTA Police Chief Scott Kreher. “This grant…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA—The Gwinnett County Police Department is investigating a homicide at Lenora Park that left a 19-year-old Snellville man dead. Police have identified the victim as Brian Arnold-Causey. Investigators say the shooting happened shortly after 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 15. An unknown person dropped the victim off at Gwinnett County Fire Station 6, 3890 Johnson Drive, Snellville, telling fire personnel that the victim had been shot.. Police responded to the “medical assistance” call from the fire station and a medical unit also was dispatched. Authorities said the man later died from his injuries. At this time, very little is known…

Watch meeting here: Stonecrest YouTube Live Channel CITY OF STONECREST, GEORGIA SPECIAL CALLED MEETING WITH FINANCE, TRANSPORTATION AND SPLOST COMMITTEES – AGENDA 3120 Stonecrest Blvd., Stonecrest, GA 30038 Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 6:00 PM Mayor Jazzmin Cobble Council Member Tara Graves – District 1 Council Member Rob Turner – District 2 Council Member Alecia Washington – District 3 Mayor Pro Tem George Turner – District 4 Council Member Tammy Grimes – District 5 _____________________________________________________________ Citizen Access: Stonecrest YouTube Live Channel CALL TO ORDER: George Turner, Mayor Pro-Tem ROLL CALL: Sonya Isom, City Clerk AGENDA ITEMS For Decision…

Stonecrest, GA—Jesse Collings, a Stonecrest resident and Georgia State University student, has been named the recipient of the 2023 Mattie’s Way Memorial Scholarship. Collings was awarded the $1,000 scholarship on June 1, according to bold.org. The scholarship is funded by the Wilmoth family, in memory of Matthew “Mattie” Wilmoth, a beloved son who struggled for years with anxiety and depression. The scholarship aims to raise awareness of mental health issues so that those struggling are able to access the help they need and support undergraduate pursuing degrees in psychology or counseling.Despite seeming to be doing well after seeking help, Matt…