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STONECREST, GA –City officials held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Nov. 14, 5:30 p.m., to celebrate the purchase of its City Hall, located at 3120 Stonecrest Boulevard. The City of Stonecrest’s Urban Redevelopment Agency (URA)  purchased the building from Stonecrest Center LLC for $5.8 million. The 54,000-square-foot building, which housed  City Hall, Strayer University and other tenants, was originally listed at $6.5 million, according to a press release.  The transaction, which closed on Oct. 31, was financed by the URA’s issuance of $6,050,000 in aggregate revenue bonds, the press release stated.  URA Chairwoman and Mayor Jazzmin Cobble said the ribbon…

COVINGTON, GA–Gov. Brian P. Kemp announced that Archer Aviation Inc., an aerospace company advancing sustainable urban air mobility, will create 1,000 jobs. The new plant will invest $118 million over 10 years in a new state-of-the-art electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL) manufacturing facility located alongside the Covington Municipal Airport in Newton County. “Georgia has made fostering innovation a priority as we work with companies to bring the jobs of the future to the No. 1 state for business,” said Gov. Kemp. “Our established leadership in the aerospace industry was essential to landing Archer Aviation in Newton County, and we’re…

Flu activity is already widespread in Georgia and state officials are urging the public to get their flu shots for protection. “Every individual over the age of 6 months should get a flu vaccine – not just for their own protection, but to protect others around them who may be more vulnerable to the flu and its complications,” says Kathleen E. Toomey, Georgia Department of Public Healthcommissioner. “It takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies that protect against flu to develop in the body, so now is the time to get a flu shot.” Flu symptoms and their intensity can vary from person…

DECATUR,GA—DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections announces the risk-limiting audit for the Nov. 8, 2022, General Election. The audit will commence on Nov. 17, 2022, at 8 a.m. in the Stonecrest office of the Department of Voter Registration and Elections, located at 2994 Turner Hill Rd, Stonecrest, Ga 30038, and will continue until completion on or before Nov. 18, 2022, at 5 p.m. The audit is open to the public. For more information, visit www.DeKalbVotes.com or call 404-298-4020 or 1-866-DEK-VOTES.

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…