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DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections (DeKalb BRE) has voted to delay certifying the May 24 General Primary Election after a series of technical issues were confirmed in recent days. Since the election on May 24, DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections (DeKalb VRE) has coordinated with the Georgia Secretary of State to identify the cause of identified technical issues and determine a course of action to accurately tally votes and produce results specifically for the Commissioner District 2 race. During a DeKalb BRE Special Called Meeting on May 31, board members voted to postpone certifying the election results. Following the…

WASHINGTON, D.C.– The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of more than $57 million in grants to organizations that help veterans experiencing homelessness find meaningful employment and assist them in overcoming barriers to transition back successfully into the workforce. Ending homelessness among veterans is a priority for the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, which is chaired by U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Marcia Fudge and vice-chaired by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough. Upholding our sacred obligation to our veterans is also a key part of the Unity Agenda President Biden laid out in his State…

Unique Public Art Project Installed At 7 Rail Stations Beginning June 8 ATLANTA – The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) public art program Artbound, in collaboration with the Atlanta Design Festival and Flux Projects, is reviving and expanding Railtalk-Re-Connect, a unique interactive art installation to engage fellow riders and leave positive messages of inspiration. The public art project will be installed at seven rail stations: North Springs, Doraville, Lindbergh Center, West End, College Park, H.E. Holmes, and Indian Creek and continue for five months, starting Wednesday, June 8, and culminating during the Atlanta Design Festival Oct. 1 – 9. To…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– At a Called Board Meeting today(May 31), the DeKalb County Board of Education approved a resolution to modernize Druid Hills High School (DHHS). The unanimous vote at the virtual meeting provides the necessary authorization for the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) to begin its work to renovate the school, which serves more than 1,300 students in grades 9-12. Initially built in 1927 with additions in 1950, 1953, 1961, 1965, and 2010, Druid Hills High encompasses about 171,000 square feet. Currently, modernization of the school is estimated at $50 million. “Today’s vote is an important step…

ATLANTA—Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced the release of a Korean-language version of the Department of Law’s Consumer Protection Guide for Older Adults. “Older adults, especially those who speak English as a second language, can be particularly vulnerable to scams and deceptive practices,” said Carr. “This guide was designed to empower older adults, their families, and caregivers by providing them with important information to make critical life decisions and avoid scams and abuse. As we close out Older Americans Month, we encourage all Georgians to take advantage of this resource to help protect themselves and their loved ones.” The Georgia Consumer…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA— Commissioner Larry Johnson will be honored by radio show host Chili Most as an Unsung Hero for his commitment to preventing and reducing violence in our communities. Johnson will receive the award during an one-on-one interview with Chili Most on WVFG 107.5 during the Chili Most Radio show, the No. 1 radio show in Uniontown, Alabama. Johnson was chosen by Chili Most after he heard of Commissioner Johnson’s “Stop the Violence Prayer Vigil and Walk,” which began as part of his “ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!” campaign over five years ago. The campaign focuses on a comprehensive…

The DeKalb County Board of Education will hold the following meetings on Monday, June 6, 2022. The budget hearings are virtual and the board meeting is in-person and will be held in the J. David Williamson Board Room, Robert R. Freeman Administrative Complex, 1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard, Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083.   10:30am       1st Virtual Budget Hearing   1st Virtual Millage Rate Hearing (immediately following the 1st virtual budget hearing)   11:30am       Executive Session for the purpose of discussing permitted matters and Work Session   5:45pm         Community Input Session   6:00pm         2nd Millage Rate Hearing and Business Meeting   The…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– Due to significant staffing challenges within its residential collection team, the DeKalb County Sanitation Division is currently experiencing service delays for recycling and yard trimmings. Sanitation crews will work through Memorial Day to ensure all recycling and yard trimmings are collected, officials said in a news release. Residents are encouraged to keep their recycling and yard trimmings at the curb until servicing occurs. The Sanitation Division apologizes for any inconvenience and appreciates residents’ patience as collection teams work toward completing scheduled service while ensuring the safety of all employees. For more information on services offered by…

Ace Hardware in collaboration with the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) once again this year is honoring the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country by giving away 1 million American flags nationwide on Saturday, May 28, 2022. Consumers who visit a participating Ace store on May 28 will receive a free 8″ x 12″ American flag*. A second flag will be donated to a local VFW Post to be used for marking and honoring veterans’ graves this Memorial Day. “Ace is proud to be a part of this nationwide effort to distribute flags to our customers and…

ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Human Services is preparing for re-determinations of Medicaid beneficiary eligibility by asking all clients to update their account information. This is the first step in the process to ensure eligible clients keep their coverage when the federal public health emergency (PHE) ends. In March 2020, the federal government began allowing states temporary adjustments to enrollment and re-determination policies to help prevent people with Medicaid from losing their health coverage during the pandemic. Only clients who died, moved out of state, were incarcerated, or asked for their coverage to end had their…