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ATLANTA — The Atlanta City Council issued the following statement after the passing on Sept. 8, 2022 of Queen Elizabeth II at age 96: “Our deepest sympathies are with the family of Queen Elizabeth II and the people of Britain. Her reign represents an incredible longevity, one that spanned more than a dozen presidential administrations and prime ministerships. Through it all, she remained committed to the obligations as the sovereign of a nation and was a witness to a transformational time in the histories of both Britain and the United States. She inspired countless people across the world and in many…

ATLANTA — The Atlanta City Council issued the following statement on Sept. 8 after the passing of Bernard Shaw, acclaimed journalist and former lead news anchor for CNN: “We lost an icon with the passing of Bernard Shaw. Our deepest condolences go out to his family, friends, and the journalism community. His former colleagues, television viewers, and the world are undoubtedly mourning his passing and remembering his outstanding class and dignity. He was renowned. He was guided by the highest and strongest standards of journalism and was an inspiration to so many in his profession. Our sympathies are with his…

Today, Mayor Beverly Jones announced that Darnetta K. Tyus will be the City of Stone Mountain’s new City Manager. “We were looking for someone with passion, vision, energy, and experience who could communicate well, motivate people, become part of our community, and help us to move forward,” said Jones. “After consulting the Georgia Municipal Association and reviewing online applicants, we decided upon Darnetta K. Tyus. Ms. Tyus comes to us with a proven history of successful goal execution and impeccable references. We assessed her professional achievements and were very impressed with her ability to expediently initiate and execute projects in…

DECATUR, GA—The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will conduct a board meeting on Thursday, Sept. 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 Approval of the Minutes of August 18, 2022 III.        Administrative Items Update on newly hired Ethics Officer Update on Deputy Ethics Officer LaTonya Wiley Public Comment Executive Session to Discuss Legal Matters Motion to Convene an Executive Session Motion to Adjourn an Executive Session C.Motion to Approve the Executive Session Affidavit Board Comments/Future Action Items VII.     Announcement…

CONYERS, GA–Rockdale County Public Schools began livestreaming the Board of Education meetings on Sept. 8, providing citizens the opportunity to view the meeting in real time. Recordings also will be posted to the district’s You Tube channel for later viewing. Live streaming began with the Board’s work session at 6p.m. The link to each live stream will be at the top of the online published meeting agenda. Agendas will be posted a minimum of two days prior to the meeting. The direct link to the RCPS Board of Education website is: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/rockdale and the meeting agendas are located under the…

DECATUR, GA– The suspect drove up to the rear of the DeKalb County Jail beyond the “Authorized Vehicles Only” sign and parked in a spot reserved for the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit. Smyrna, Georgia resident Cara Leanne Johnson, 34, was arrested on Sept. 4, outside the jail as she allegedly attempted to get contraband to inmates inside. A sheriff’s deputy patrolling the perimeter approached Johnson about the illegal parking and her presence inside the jail Guard Line. He also noticed a black bag in her hand and a rope dangling nearby from a broken cell window several stories up.…

By Mark Brock DCSD Athletics Specialist Five high school football games are set for DeKalb County stadiums this weekend, while ranked teams, Cedar Grove and Columbia, travel to face a pair of Top 10 ranked opponents from high classifications. The Class 3A No. 1 ranked Cedar Grove Saints (2-0) put it on the line heading to Class 7A No. 6 ranked Collins Hill Eagles (1-0) to take on a Class 7A opponent for the second time in two weeks with two more on tap the next two before a game against highly touted St. John’s of Washington D.C, all…

DECATUR, GA—The DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections will conduct its normal monthly business on Thursday, Sept. 8, 4:30 p.m. The meeting will be conducted via teleconference (Zoom). Simultaneous public access to the meeting will be available via livestream on DCTV’s UStream channel at https://video.ibm.com/channel/dctv-channel-23. To make a public comment, join via Zoom: https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/97184078303 or dial in via phone toll free at 888-270-9936 and use conference code: 171493. Public comments of two minutes or less may be made live via the teleconference. For those joining the meeting by telephone, please be aware that phone numbers may be displayed to the…