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Rockdale County Board of Commissioners’ voting session and second reading of the 2023 Appropriations (Budget) ordinance will be heldTuesday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m., Assembly Hall, 901 Main Street, Conyers.  Winter Recess: Dec. 19 through Jan. 20, 2023 – No board meetings scheduled.  Holidays –Friday, Dec. 23, and Monday, Dec. 26, – County Offices Closed – Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Holidays** Holiday – Monday, Jan. 2, 2023 – County offices Closed – New Year’s Day Holiday. Holiday – Monday, Jan. 16, 2023 – County offices closed – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday.  Rockdale County Board of Commissioners’ Combined Work Session…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—DeKalb County will unveil a rendering of a bicentennial mural depicting the county’s rich history during a kickoff on Dec. 9, which marks the founding of the county in 1822. The mural, which will show DeKalb’s history from prehistoric times to modern development, will go outside the county’s Maloof Auditorium in the city of Decatur. “This mural will show in rich detail the glorious and compelling history of our county, documenting who we were and how we came to be,” CEO Thurmond said. The bicentennial celebration of the county’s diverse history and culture will begin at 6 p.m.…

DECATUR, GA—  DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections (DeKalb VRE)  officials are scheduled to certify the Senate runoff election results on Monday, Dec. 12, at noon.. Officials have concluded initial unofficial and incomplete tabulations of the Dec. 6 Runoff Election, including absentee, advance in-person, and Election Day voting. Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) ballots must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 9. Provisional ballots also will be factored into the final certified results. “Throughout this election cycle, we’ve provided a smooth voting experience for DeKalb County voters,” said Keisha Smith, executive director of DeKalb VRE. “I’d…

STONECREST, GA – The City of Stonecrest will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of a new playground at Salem Park on Friday, Dec. 9, 11 a.m. Salem Park is located at 5290 Salem Road. The ceremony will mark a new beginning for area residents since the former playground was removed in 2019. The improvements were funded by Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) funds at approximately $250,000. The new playground includes features that encourage musical learning. In addition, the surface is comprised of poured-in-place rubber, which provides easier access to the playground for individuals with…

Notice is given that the Rockdale Board of Elections will hold a Special Meeting on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022 at 5 p.m. to certify the results from the Dec. 6, 2022 General Runoff Election.  WHEN:           Friday, Dec. 9, 2022 TIME:              5 p.m.  WHERE:        IN-PERSON:            Board of Elections Office (New location) 1115 West Ave., SW Conyers, GA 30012, 770- 278-7333         -OR- VIRTUAL:                  Online Via Zoom – Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7049887949  Meeting ID: 704 988 7949 One tap mobile +13126266799,,7049887949# US (Chicago) +16465588656,,7049887949# US (New York)  

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a one-time cost- of-living payment for County government employees. On Dec. 16, eligible full-time employees will receive a $1,500 payment and regular part-time employees will receive a $750 payment. Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Nicole Hendrickson said the payments are needed as the County faces challenges with retaining first responders, utility workers and hard-to-fill positions across the organization. “Gwinnett residents deserve sustainable, high-quality county government services and those are made possible by a strong, reliable workforce,” Hendrickson said. “We intend to keep Gwinnett a preferred community where everyone can…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA– The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners is seeking about 35 residents to serve on the citizen oversight committee for the 2023 SPLOST for Transportation, Sheriff’s Office, Fire Department, Parks and Recreation, and Courthouse. Meetings will begin in April 2023 with ongoing meetings at J.P. Carr Community Center, 981 Taylor St., Conyers. The SPLOST Oversight Committee is a group of volunteer citizens who work with County staff to prioritize and oversee the completion of the projects as funding from the 1 percent sales tax  is collected. The SPLOST Oversight Committee also provides input and oversight to ensure that…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA— Moody’s Investors Service has assigned an Aa3 credit rating to DeKalb County’s planned $552 million water and sewer bonds. In a recent announcement, Moody’s stated the outlook on the revenue bonds is “stable.” According to Moody’s announcement, the stable outlook on the county’s ratings reflects Moody’s expectations that a “strong economic base, prudent financial management and capital planning and future revenue growth will help mitigate the substantial borrowing.” “With the support of the Board of Commissioners, DeKalb County will be able to acquire financial resources needed to complete the work detailed in the federal consent decree modification,”…

ATLANTA— Georgia gas price average continues to decline at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 8 cents less than a week ago, 17 cents less than a month ago, and 22 cents less than this time last year. It now costs $44.40 to fill a 15-gallon tank of regular gasoline. Drivers are now paying almost $3.00 less to fill-up at the pump compared to last month. “Pump prices have steadily decreased across Georgia over the past few weeks,” said Montrae Waiters, AAA-The Auto Club Group spokeswoman. “Declining crude oil prices continue…

STONECREST, GA – The City of Stonecrest will hold its third annual Holiday Tree Lighting celebration at Browns Mill Recreation Center on Saturday, Dec. 10, beginning at 4 p.m. The family-friendly event will kick off with the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus, and a music performance by J. Cordell, immediately followed by the tree lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. City officials plan to transform the area into a winter wonderland, complete with artificial snow, a Nutcracker performance, and a Gingerbread house. The Center will include festive holiday decorations and a special mailbox for guests to drop off their letters…