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Gwinnett County Voter Registrations and Elections is hosting a hiring event to recruit poll workers for the upcoming election. The hiring event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24, noon to 4 p.m., at the Norcross Library Branch, 5735 Buford Highway, downtown Norcross. Citizens of all backgrounds are needed, but especially bilingual individuals. If you’re interested in participating in the November election, gaining valuable work experience, and earning up to $390 per day, apply at GwinnettCountyJobs.com. Applicants can also apply in person at a Gwinnett County Public Library branch.

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA—Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Vice Chair Jasper Watkins invites veterans and their loved ones to learn about services and assistance available to them within Gwinnett County. The town hall will be held on Monday, Sept. 26, 6 p.m., at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville. Watkins, who represents District 3, will be joined by representatives from veterans’ groups around the county to share information and answer questions. For those who are unable to attend in person, the town hall will be streamed live on the County’s Facebook page  

Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that all Regional Commissions recorded a rise in unemployment rates in August. “As we look toward the fall, we are committed to supporting the workforce as employers search for seasonal, full-time, and part-time employees to fill vacancies in preparation for the holiday employment season,” said Commissioner Mark Butler. The labor force rose in the Coastal Georgia Regional Commission and Georgia Mountains Regional Commission. Employment was down in all Regional Commissions and information provided references: OTM: Over the Month OTY: Over the Year Claims dropped in the Atlanta Regional Commission, Central Savannah River Regional…

WASHINGTON, D.C. —Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) highlighted a new report from the U.S. Department of Education on Wednesday, Sept. 21, estimating that 1.5 million borrowers across Georgia are eligible for help under the Biden Administration’s student debt relief plan. Last month, President Biden announced that the federal government will provide historic, targeted assistance to millions of working families – delivering up to $20,000 in debt relief for Pell Grant recipients and up to $10,000 for non-Pell borrowers. More than 1 million Pell Grant recipients in Georgia are eligible for relief. Johnson, a Democrat who represents Georgia’s Fourth District, praised Democrats’ push for…

ATLANTA—The MARTA Police Department (MPD) is holding a hiring event for Police Officers, Dispatchers/Call-Takers, Emergency Preparedness Coordinators and Protective Specialists on Saturday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. MPD provides all uniforms and equipment necessary for position and pay starts at $47,340 and tops out at $67,371 for officers. WHAT:      MARTA Police Department Hiring Event $3,000 and $5,000 sign-on bonuses available for qualified applicants Interviews and physical agility tests conducted on-site COVID-19 vaccination required for employment WHEN:        Saturday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m WHERE:    MARTA Police Headquarters 2400 Piedmont Rd. NE Atlanta, Ga 30324 REQUIREMENTS: Must be 18 or older for Call…

DECATUR, GA– DeKalb County is home to many entrepreneurs and small business owners who are integral to the economic landscape of our communities. Many business owners are not aware of the resources available to them through both local and global channels and it is the goal of Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson to ensure that they have access to those resources, are equipped to succeed in business and are able to maximize their potential for growth. To that end, Commissioner Cochran-Johnson will be hosting the 3rd Annual DeKalb County Business Owner Summit on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., for…

DECATUR, GA– The DeKalb County Board of Health will hold its regularly scheduled meeting via teleconference on Sept. 22, beginning at 3 p.m. Public access to the video conference can be established through the following methods: Zoom Video: https://zoom.us/join | Meeting ID: 829 9319 1272 / Passcode: 443492 Zoom Audio: 301-715-8592 | Meeting ID: 829 9319 1272 / Passcode: 443492 Agenda items for the meeting include: Call to Order Approval of Minutes Regular Board Meeting Minutes of May 26, 2022 Education and Awareness Presentation COVID-19 and Monkeypox Presentation District Health Director’s Report for May 2022 – August 2022 VI. Financial…

DECATUR, GA– Heartwood Lane, between Regalwoods Drive and Thornewood Drive, will be closed to through-traffic from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 21, to facilitate filming at 3470 Regalwoods Drive. Road closure and detour signs will be placed in the area during the road closure period advising motorists of construction work in the area and of local traffic restrictions. Questions regarding this road closure should be addressed to Mason Pike, production and emergency on set contact, at 706-298-9346.

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—William Moore-Earvin, a member of the notorious “Drug Rich” street gang has been sentenced to life without parole plus 45 years in prison for the murder of Andrew Miller, 19. Drug Rich is a hybrid criminal street gang originating from Stone Mountain, according to investigators. Moore-Earvin, 26, learned his fate on Sept. 9 during a sentence hearing before DeKalb County Superior Court Judge Gregory A . Adams. DeKalb County jurors returned guilty verdicts against Moore-Earvin on charges of Murder, Felony Murder (three counts), Armed Robbery (two counts), Aggravated Assault, and weapons offenses. The incident happened on July 6,…