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DEKALB COUNTY, GA– In partnership with the DeKalb County Police Department, the DeKalb County Police Athletic League(PAL) is hosting its Inaugural PAL Pumpkin 5k Run/Walk on Oct. 22, at 4 p.m. On race day, there will be activities for the whole family. Registration for the race is $35. A signature race T-shirt and participation medal will be given to each registered participant. Race awards will be given in several age categories. In-person pickup of race packets will take place on Friday, Oct. 21, 4 – 7 p.m., in front of the DeKalb County Police Headquarters, and Saturday, Oct. 22, before…

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA– Learn about life on the farm inside the Big Red Barn at the annual 4-H Farm Friends exhibit at the Gwinnett County Fair, 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville.  The 10-day event will run Sept. 15-25. Farm Friends features tons of hands-on fun, from petting rabbits, goats and sheep to “milking” Daisy, the wooden sawhorse cow. Visitors can play barnyard trivia, celebrate the birthday of Ellie May the donkey and see ducklings and fluffy baby chicks. This year, the exhibit is celebrating its 32nd year of promoting agriculture to children and parents through the Gwinnett County 4-H Club. “Youth living in…

ATLANTA—As a national search is underway for a permanent Chief to lead the Atlanta Police Department, Mayor Andre Dickens is requesting community input on policing through a public survey, which can be found here. “Effective 21st century policing requires a diverse group of community voices involved in the search for a permanent Police Chief,” said Mayor Dickens. “Building public trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve is a collaborative process, and our Administration wants to ensure that all Atlantans have a seat at the table so we can hear their priorities for policing in Atlanta.” Participants in the survey remain…

STONECREST, GA – The City of Stonecrest has issued a film permit for temporary road and lane closures on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. Production activity will occur at the following locations: Intermittent Traffic Control: At the roundabout between Woodrow Road and Chupp Way. Production activity will occur between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. (Northbound) Lane Closure: Lithonia Industrial Boulevard between Woodrow Road and I-20 (eastbound) at the exit and entrance ramps. Production activity will take place between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. (Westbound) Lane Closure: Woodrow Road between Evans Mill Road and New Birth Missionary Baptist…

DECATUR, GA—Fisher Trail NE, between Imperial Drive NE and Eldorado Drive NE, will be closed to through-traffic Thursday, Sept. 15, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., to facilitate the repair of a sewer main line. 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 the road closure should be addressed to Gabe Cummings, project manager, SAK Construction LLC, at 615-852-0988.

DECATUR, GA—The DeKalb Board of Voter Registration and Elections (DeKalb VRE) during its regularly scheduled meeting on Sept. 8 confirmed the location of 16 advance voting locations and changes to Election Day polling sites. Advance voting in DeKalb County will be held Oct. 17—Nov.  4. The polls will be open  weekdays, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.; and Sundays, noon – 5 p.m. Two advance voting sites— Beulah Missionary Baptist Church in Decatur and Clarkston Library—will be open Oct. 29 until Nov. 4. Election day is Nov. 8. “We are excited to offer expanded advance voting opportunities…

CONYERS, GA– State Rep. Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia) is inviting small businesses to the inaugural East Metro Small Business Resource Forum, which will be held on Saturday, Oct. 8, 10 a.m., at the J.P. Carr Community Center in Conyers. The event will provide small business owners with access to resources and briefings on the business climate in the East Metro Atlanta area. Representatives from the Georgia Department of Economic Development, the U.S. Small Business Administration, local government leaders and banking partners will be in attendance to speak to small business owners in House District 92. Guest speakers will include:  Terri Dennison, District…

Stonecrest, GA – The City of Stonecrest’s Screen on the Green and Entrepreneur Expo, a family-friendly tradition, returns to the city on Saturday, Sept. 24, 4 p.m. This is the third year the city has hosted the event. Hosted by Mayor Jazzmin Cobble and the city’s  Leisure Services Department, this year’s event will be held at Fairington Park, 2831 Fairington Parkway. The program will feature an Entrepreneur Expo, live musical performance and activities for the entire family. The event will conclude with a showing of the movie, “Sing 2,” at 8 p.m. “We are very excited to announce the return…

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA– Earlier this week, the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners(BOC) gave the green light on several business items. Here is a quick glance at some of the actions taken: Gwinnett Fire Services to receive life-like simulation mannequins Gwinnett’s Fire and Emergency Services has been selected to receive a Georgia Trauma Commission EMS Trauma Grant. In part, the funds will be used to purchase specialized needles and simulation mannequins. The needles, known as EZ Intraosseous needles, inject directly into the marrow of the bone when the standard route isn’t possible. Students will train on the mannequins, which mimic real-life vital signs.…

STONE MOUNTAIN, GA– DeKalb County’s Departments of Planning & Sustainability and Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs, in collaboration with DHL Express,  will host “GoGreen” to raise awareness about community conservation efforts. GoGreen will be held rain or shine on Oct. 15, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., at Wade Walker Park, 5585 Rockbridge Road, Stone Mountain. The free event will offer those who attend an opportunity to learn about various organizations and partners engaged in environmental work and community conservation programs. The event will feature: Tree plantings Invasive species workshop Children’s green arts and crafts Trail maintenance Litter pickup Solar-powered DHL pop-up…