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DECATUR, GA– DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Monday, Aug.11, 4:30 p.m.  The meeting will be held at the Darro C. Willey–Administrative Center, 3560 Kensington Rd., Decatur, GA 30032.  The meeting also will be livestreamed. To receive a link to the livestream, contact weissingera@dekalblibrary.org no later than Monday, Aug.11 at noon.   For more details and the agenda, click here.

DECATUR, GA–The DeKalb-Peachtree Airport Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, Aug.11, at 6 p.m.,  2000 Airport Rd., Room 227, Atlanta. The public also can attend the meeting virtually at https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/84958022051 or via phone by calling 602-333-0032 and using the conference code 482992. The meeting agenda is as follows: Approval of July 2025 Minutes  Information/Old Business Director’s Report – Hunter Hines LED Airfield Lighting Project Runway 3R/21L Keel Replacement Project Transient Landing Fee Ordinance  Revised Lease Agreement with Epps Air Service, LLC dba Aero Center Epps Atlanta, LLC for Tract 5C Noise Report – Korey Barnes July Operations and Noise Reports Other III. New Business Public…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—Rockdale County government has set its public meeting schedule for the month of August.  With the exception of the Rockdale County Water, Sewerage & Stormwater Advisory Council Aug. 4 meeting, which was cancelled due to inclement weather, the August calendar follows, along with the link to watch the livestream of the Board of Commissioners meetings:  Rockdale County Streaming Sites:  Rockdale County Government Facebook Page | https://www.youtube.com/@Rockdale23 |  https://www.rockdalecountyga.gov/board-of-commissioners-meeting-videos/ ROCKDALE COUNTY PUBLIC MEETINGS SCHEDULE Rockdale County Water, Sewerage & Stormwater Advisory Council Meeting   Monday, August 4, 2025 At 5:00 p.m. LOCATION CE Steele Community Center 1040 Oakland Avenue,…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public of a current telephone scam in which suspects are impersonating DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office deputies. The scam callers attempt to collect a fine in lieu of arrest for outstanding warrants. They tell victims they can avoid arrest by withdrawing cash and “transferring” the funds to the sheriff’s office by purchasing a prepaid debit card and reading the card over the phone to satisfy the fine. The scammers also request deposits of cash into bitcoin ATMs. “Scammers use many tactics to sound credible,” said Chief Deputy Temetris Atkins. “They will…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– Following the successful review and approval of the county’s 2025 tax digest by the Georgia Department of Revenue on Friday, Aug. 1, the DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office will mail more than 250,000 tax bills to property owners beginning Aug. 15. Bills for City of Atlanta properties in DeKalb will be mailed later.  “Each year, this office along with the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners, CEO, Tax Assessor’s Office (Property Appraisal), GIS, Boards of Education, city governments, and county administration, work together to prepare the county’s tax digest,” said Tax Commissioner Irvin Johnson. “Now my office can…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA— DeKalb County Police are preparing for a countywide gun safe giveaway event on Aug. 9, providing free gun safes.  The event follows the tragic death of a 5-year-old South DeKalb boy who was accidentally shot in the chest on July 23 by his twin brother after the children found a gun in their mother’s purse. Their mother, LaNecia Bennett, 25, is now facing charges that include a count of second-degree murder. Gun safes will be available for free at any DeKalb County Police precinct. But in light of the recent deadly shooting, DKPD plans to hold a giveaway…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – A Buford man was convicted of killing his live-in girlfriend and her teen son and leaving their bodies in a locked bedroom while trying to flee to Mexico.   William Jerome Adams, 29, was found guilty of two counts of felony murder and two counts of aggravated assault for the March 2021 shooting deaths of Mary Lindsay, 39, and 15-year-old Atif Muhammad, Jr. Adams was ordered to serve two consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole, the Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office announced on Aug. 1. “The verdict and sentence are fitting for a defendant who…

DECATUR, GA– DeKalb County Chief Executive Officer Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has appointed William “Bill” Linkous III as County Attorney, bringing seasoned leadership, institutional knowledge, and legal excellence to one of the most critical roles in County government. “Bill Linkous is a respected legal strategist with decades of experience guiding local governments through complex challenges,” said Cochran-Johnson. “As we implement a bold agenda for DeKalb County, we need steady, principled leadership in our legal office, and Bill brings that in abundance. His return is not only a homecoming, but a tremendous asset for our future.” Linkous, a veteran government attorney, previously served…

DECATUR, GA– DeKalb County Chief Executive Officer Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has appointed Juliana A. Njoku as the new Director of Planning & Sustainability, marking a key step in the County’s agenda to modernize operations, increase community engagement, and drive equitable growth. “Juliana Njoku brings a unique blend of strategic vision, technical expertise, and community-centered leadership,” said Cochran-Johnson. “As we work to streamline development processes and build stronger, more inclusive communities, Juliana’s leadership will be instrumental in shaping the future of DeKalb County.” Njoku brings more than 25 years of experience in urban planning, project management, and community development, with a strong track record in…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA– Rockdale fire crews are at the scene of  an auto body shop at 1636 Iris Drive responding to a fire. Plumes of dark smoke were visible near  I-20 and West Avenue around 6 p.m. today, July 31.  Heavy rain is underway as well as lightning. Motorists advised to take precaution and shelter.  Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office has blocked off a portion of the road directly in front of 1636 Iris Drive. More information will be provided as it becomes available. Photo and Video By Glenn L. Morgan/ocgnews.com https://youtu.be/h8MUzJbnRZI