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BioLab announces the last day it will accept reimbursement claims is Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024   ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA–County government officials confirmed today, Dec. 12, that the county’s lawsuit against BioLab Inc. has been filed in the Northern District of Georgia’s Federal Court in Atlanta.  The county retained the law firm of Napoli Shkolnik to file the complaint against Bio-Lab, Inc., KIK International LLC, and KIK Consumer Products Inc., in response to the catastrophic chemical fire that erupted on Sept.  29, 2024, at the Bio-Lab facility in Rockdale County.   Pictured: Attorney Shayna E. Sacks, a partner in the law firm,of Napoli Shkolnik,…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– Gwinnett County Police detectives have charged three people in connection with over 100 storage unit burglaries.  Shusune Arrington, 21, of Union City, and Teshauna Lovett, 26, of Atlanta, were arrested at the site in a U-haul at the storagefacility. The third suspect, Niquay Dexter, 33, Atlanta, fled the scene on foot, police said. A warrant has been issued for Dexter’s  arrest.       On Dec. 4 and Dec. 6, over 60 storage units at 2044 Old Norcross Road were burglarized.  Police learned of the break-ins after several victims reported the burglaries. Detectives began investigating and located a suspicious U-Haul truck…

STONECREST, GA—The City of Stonecrest is inviting the community to help spread some holiday cheer by participating in its toy drive for need y kids. New toys for children of all ages may  be dropped off at Stonecrest City Hall through Dec. 20, 2024.  The toys will be given away on Saturday, Dec. 21, beginning at 1 p.m. at Privi, which is located at The Mall at Stonecrest. City Council members Tara Graves and Alecia Washington are partnering with Kinnect LLC to host the holiday event.

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA – A DeKalb County man accused of following and killing a motorist in a road-rage shooting will spend life in prison.  Michael Charles Jackson, 61, was found guilty of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during a felony, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in the January 2022 shooting of 46-year-old Don Wardlaw. Jackson was sentenced to life in prison plus 15 years without the possibility of parole. He chose to represent himself rather than hire a defense attorney.  On Jan. 27, 2022, police found Wardlaw’s car wrecked in a yard off…

ATLANTA, GA – Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) announce that Edward “Dave” Adams has received the Georgia Governor’s Public Safety Award in the “Outstanding Contribution to the Profession” category. Governor Brian P. Kemp personally awarded Adams with the honor at a ceremony held recently at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth.  Adams currently serves as State Safety Manager in Georgia DOT’s Crash Reporting Office. He joined the department in August 1999 and has devoted his career at Georgia DOT to enhancing traffic safety for all Georgia drivers. Adams was recognized for his efforts by Georgia DOT Commissioner Russell R.…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will conduct its Regular Public Meeting on Thursday, Dec.19, 2024, at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at 178 Sams Street,Room A1201-A & B,  Decatur.   Agenda Callto Order Adoptionof Agenda   III.   Administrative Items Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of October 17, 2024 Ethics Officer’s Monthly Report Proposed 2025 Budget  2025 Ethics Board Meeting Calendar  Proposed Changes to the DeKalb County Ethics Code Preliminary Cases Robert Sims v. DeKalb County Fire Department Public Comments Comments from the Board of Ethics VII.  Executive Session to Discuss Pending Litigation and…

DEKALB COUNTY – Today, the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners approved Super District 6 Commissioner Ted Terry’s paid family leave proposal, setting a new benchmark supporting county employees. The historic decision, officials say, positions DeKalb as a leader in family-focused workplace policies in Georgia and across the Southeast. Effective immediately, the policy provides up to six weeks of paid leave for eligible employees to bond with a newborn, adopted, or foster child. It also expands sick leave benefits to include caregiving for grandparents and other family members, ensuring that employees can support their loved ones without compromising their financial stability.  “Today marks a proud…

GWINNETT CPUNTY, GA – A mechanic is behind bars after scamming drug addicts on the mend through a company he set up called Wheels N Recovery. Aaron Edmond Hayes, 54, pled guilty to violation of the Georgia Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act for deceiving 22 people into giving him a total of $76,827.87 for cars that he never delivered to them. Hayes was ordered to serve one year in prison, followed by two years in a work release program. He also was ordered to pay restitution for the full amount of money he took from the victims. “This is a good resolution that gives the people back the…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– Due to forecasted frigid temperatures, DeKalb County will open the following four warming centers for residents Wednesday, Dec. 11, through Friday, Dec. 13, starting at 8 p.m.:  Frontline Response International, 2585 Gresham Road, Atlanta 30316. North DeKalb Senior/Community Center, 3393 Malone Drive, Chamblee, GA 30341 (see pickup schedule below for transportation to Frontline)  Mason Mill Recreation Center, 1340 McConnell Dr. (see pickup schedule below for transportation to Frontline)  Exchange Recreation Center, 2771 Columbia Dr. (see pickup schedule below for transportation to Frontline)  During warming center activation, transportation pickups will be available to Frontline International according to the…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – The Gwinnett County Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating Kendall Ramon Flenoury, 39, of Lawrenceville, GA. Flenoury was reported missing by his mother on Dec. 3, after failing to contact her for several days.  Flenoury was last seen on Nov. 23, after leaving his mother’s home on Jami Hollow Way in Lawrenceville.  Flenoury told family members that a friend was going to pick him up. He was supposed to return home for Thanksgiving but never arrived, relatives told police. Flenoury is approximately 5’9 in height and weighs 165 pounds.  He has balding black…