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DECATUR, GA– The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold the first virtual public meeting Wednesday, Dec. 14, 5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.  The community is invited to participate and offer guidance for future county park improvements  via Microsoft Teams. Click here to join the meeting and use Meeting ID: 247 600 374 156  and passcode: JoYaBJ.  To join the meeting by QR Code, please scan below using a smartphone device. For more information, contact LaShanda Davis, Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs public relations specialist, at 404-371-3643 or lsdavis@dekalbcountyga.gov.  

STONECREST, GA–The City of Stonecrest hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new playground at Salem Park on Friday, Dec. 9. Attendees cheered as Mayor Jazzmin Cobble cut the ribbon with the support of City Council, staff, community leaders and Salem Middle School students. Salem Park, 5290 Salem Road, is a popular neighborhood destination for families and residents. The improvements were funded by Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) funds at approximately $250,000. City officials plan to renovate the entire park in three phases. The playground’s installation marks the completion of the first phase. The new playground includes equipment to…

DECATUR, GA —Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) hosted his third annual Unsung Heroes Awards at Ours Studios in Dectur. Johnson honored 25 leaders from DeKalb, Rockdale, Gwinnett and Newton counties who go above and beyond their job descriptions to give back to their communities and assist the constituents of Georgia’s Fourth District. The Unsung Heroes program was developed by Congressman Johnson and his District Outreach Director Eric Hubbard to recognize people in the community making a difference in the lives of constituents and to give them a small token of his appreciation. “Together, we can continue to strive for greatness each…

STONECREST, GA — On Dec. 9, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) honored four small businesses in each of the counties he represents for their contributions to the community and positive impact on the lives of his constituents.  Holding his inaugural Fourth Congressional District 2022 Small Business Pinnacle Awards, Congressman Johnson held a brief ceremony for his awardees at Ours Studios in South DeKalb. The awardees:  H.O.M.E. (Helping Oppressed Mothers Endure) non-profit organization in Rockdale County. H.O.M.E., Inc. was founded to help single mothers who are working and/or attending school survive the ‘tough times’ and persevere towards an ‘appointed time’ for success in…

DECATUR, GA—DeKalb County Cooperative Extension is calling for applications for Fresh on DeK, the DeKalb Mobile Farmers Market stops for 2023. Communities, businesses, or organizations can apply to be a Fresh on DeK stop.The application deadline is Friday, Jan.27, 2023. Launched in May 2015, Fresh on DeK has raised awareness about the importance of fruit and vegetable consumption for healthy living by providing fresh, affordable produce and food demonstrations to county residents. Proposed locations must be able to provide a liaison to organize the site. The site must also have a street-level parking area that is highly visible, large enough to safely…

DECATUR, GA– The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will conduct a board meeting on Thursday, Dec. 15, 6 p.m. The meeting will be held via Zoom at https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/88137432677. Join by phone at 602-333-0032 or 888-270-9936 and use conference code 171493.                                 AGENDA Adoption of Agenda Administrative Items Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of October 20, 2022 Approval of the Minutes of the Special Called Meeting of November 1, 2022 Approval of the DeKalb Board of Ethics 2023 Meeting Calendar (3rd Thursday…

Update: Funeral set for Michael E. McClinton The visitation/wake for Michael E. McClinton will be held on Friday, Dec. 16, 6 to 7 p.m., at Divine Mortuary Services Funeral Home, 5620Hillandale Drive, Lithonia. The funeral will be held on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2 p.m., at Crawfordville Baptist Church, 2300 Lake Rockaway Rd., Conyers. The DeKalb/Rockdale County community is mourning the loss of Michael Eugene McClinton, longtime owner of Robert’s Restaurant, known for its golden fried chicken, macaroni and cheese and other soul food favorites. Mr. McClinton passed away on Monday, Dec. 5, after a year-long battle with a rare…

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA– Bundle up the family for a Holiday Bus Tour of Gwinnett County’s cultural and historic sites on Sunday, Dec. 18, 3 to 7 p.m. The event will mark the county’s first time hosting a holiday bus tour and organizers are encouraging guests to register early. The deadline is Dec. 12. Stops include: McDaniel Farm Parkin Duluth, a former cotton farm dating back to an 1820 land lottery purchase Chesser-Williams Housein Buford, circa-1850s, with original stenciled paintings on the interior and exterior walls Gwinnett History Campusin Lawrenceville, including the storied Lawrenceville Female Seminary, the circa-1827 Isaac Adair House and the scenic…

By Mark Brock DCSD Athletics Specialist DEKALB COUNTY, GA–Southwest DeKalb Panthers gave the home teams a sweep of the Miller Grove Wolverines in Region 6-4A high school basketball action with a 49-35 victory at Southwest DeKalb on Tuesday night. Miller Grove’s Javon Terrell grabbed an offensive rebound and drove under the goal for a reverse layup to tie the game at 19-19 with 4:53 left in the third quarter. The Wolverines (4-3, 0-1) had battled back from down as much as 12 points in the second quarter. Southwest DeKalb (3-1, 2-0) responded as Josh Clemons hit a short jumper…