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DEKALB COUNTY, GA– The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) has designated Tuesday, Dec. 6, as a virtual learning day for all students. Many schools across the district serve as polling locations, and this transition to virtual learning will ensure fewer disruptions to students and faculty and help facilitate a smooth election day for Georgia’s U.S. Senate runoff. “We view voting as a fundamental right for citizens,” said Interim Superintendent Vasanne S. Tinsley. “As we did during the mid-term elections earlier this week, we want to continue to do our part to ensure safe, secure, and easily accessible locations for voters…

STONECREST, GA – The City of Stonecrest, in partnership with Cariblanta Sports & Cultural Club, Ousley United Methodist Church, and First African Community Food Pantry, will host its 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway on Saturday, Nov.19, noon until 2 p.m.Over 140 turkeys will be given away. The drive-through event will take place at Ousley United Methodist Church, 3261 Panola Road, Stonecrest. Turkeys and food baskets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. “Stonecrest is honored to, once again, work with our community partners to continue this time-honored tradition,” said Mayor Jazzmin Cobble. “Access to affordable and healthy food options…

By Mark Brock DCSD Athletics Specialist    DEKAB COUNTY— Devin Ingram fueled a 14-point rally in the final five minutes to propel the Stephenson Jaguars to a 40-38 Class 4A first round high school football playoffs victory over the Pace Academy Knights on Friday night(Nov. 11) at Hallford Stadium.   Paces’ Terrence Kiel scored his fourth touchdown of the night on a 44-yard run with just over five minutes to play to put the Knights (8-3) up 38-26 in what looked like a game-clinching touchdown.   Ingram had other thoughts as he returned the ensuing kickoff 66-yards to show the Jaguars (7-3)…

Hank Johnson among 5 incumbent Democrats returned to U.S. House of Representatives ATLANTA, GA–Incumbent Democrat Raphael Warnock appears headed for a Dec. 6, runoff against Republican Herschel Walker for Georgia’s U.S. Senate seat, according to unofficial results posted with the Secretary of State from last night’s election. Warnock edged ahead slightly with 49.34% (1,923,800), while Walker was close by with 48.60% (1,894,928), according to unofficial results. Since neither received more than the 50 percent, however, a runoff would be held. Although Georgia Republicans maintained their stronghold in the U.S. House of Representatives, incumbent Democrats were re-elected to five of 14…

ATLANTA—Gov. Brian Kemp was re-elected on Tuesday, Nov. 8, leading Republicans running for every state office headed toward victories on Tuesday, Nov. 8. From the Governor’s Office to the Commissioner of Labor’s Office, Republicans dominated Georgia’s mid-term elections, earning more than the 50 percent needed for wins according to unofficial results posted today at 3:07 a.m. by the Secretary of State’s Office. Kemp defeated Democrat Stacey Abrams with 53.50 percent ( 2,095,688), a strong enough lead to declare victory. Abrams received 45.79 percent(1,793,383). Tuesday’s match marked Abrams’ second loss to Kemp, who defeated her in 2018 in a heated contest. Here is a look…

DECATUR, GA– The DeKalb-Peachtree Airport Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 14,  at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom at https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/84958022051.  The meeting can be joined by phone at 602-333-0032 or 1-888-270-9936 and using the conference code 482992. The meeting agenda follows: APPROVAL OF October 10 2022, MINUTES INFORMATION/OLD BUSINESS DIRECTOR’S REPORT – Mario Evans O   Airport Master Plan Update –  www.pdkmasterplan.com NOISE REPORT – Korey Barnes o   October 2022 Noise and Operations Report OTHER III.  NEW BUSINESS  PUBLIC COMMENTS  

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– DeKalb County will open four warming centers for residents to use this weekend. Warming centers will be open in the following DeKalb County locations on Saturday, Nov. 12, and Sunday, Nov. 13, beginning at 8 p.m.: Fire Station 3, 100 N. Clarendon Avenue, Avondale Estates, GA 30002 Fire Station 4, 4540 Flakes Mill Road, Ellenwood, GA 30294 Fire Station 6, 2342 Flat Shoals Road, Atlanta, GA 30316 North DeKalb Senior Center, 3393 Malone Drive, Chamblee, GA 3034 Anyone staying in the warming centers must follow the county’s COVID-19 protocols that include wearing a mask, social distancing and…

DECATUR, GA—The DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections will meet for its monthly business meeting and to certify the Nov. 8General /Special Election results will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at noon.   This is an in-person meeting and will be held at the DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections office, 4380 Memorial Drive, #300, in Decatur. Public comments may be made in person or submitted by sending an email of one page or less to electionspubliccmnt@dekalbcountyga.gov, which must be received between noon and 12:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting. The body of the email must include the…

LAWRENCEVILLE–Gwinnett County Clerk of Superior Court Tiana Garner, along with county officials, will host the County’s first ever Adoption Day on Nov. 14, 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m., in the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center Auditorium, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville. The inaugural event will highlight families who will share their stories and help raise awareness about the adoption process. More than 120 adoptions have been finalized in Gwinnett County this year alone. Although the adoption process may be an emotional journey, families said it’s a journey worth celebrating, Gwinnett officials stated in a news release. Family law attorney Ina Cook…