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By Mark Brock DCSD Athletics Specialist DEKALB COUNTY, GA–The Southwest DeKalb HIGH Panthers wiped out the Clarkston Angoras in a 70-0 victory in the first meeting between the two DeKalb County schools since 1979. Clarkston (0-3, 0-1)) kicked to the Panthers’ Jordan Christie who drifted to his right, hauled in the kick, and raced up the right sideline 90 yards to the end zone for the opening score. Kelvin Saturday hit the PAT, the first of a 10-10 night, to make it 7-0. Southwest DeKalb (2-0, 1-0) made it 14-0 with 10:00 left in the opening period as defensive…

Jasmine Guy, Kierra Sheard-Kelly, Fulton D.A. Fani Willis, Rev. Cynthia Hale to headline event  STONECREST, GA — New Birth Missionary Baptist Church will host its annual “Reinvigorate Women’s Weekend,” marked by a series of events headlined by dynamic speakers and a host of empowering sessions, Sept. 19-22. Registration is required. The conference kicks off with an elegant, derby-themed empowerment brunch at Villa Christina, featuring guest speaker and iconic actress Jasmine Guy and a host of honorees, including Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, media personality Rashan Ali, global faith leader the Rev. Cynthia Hale of Ray of Hope Christian Church and other leading community leaders. “As we…

DECATUR, GA – The DeKalb County Long Range Planning Division invites the McNair neighborhood to the “Community 101” Final Public Meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 6 p.m., at the N.H. Scott Recreation Center, 2230 Tilson Rd., Decatur.   The Planning & Sustainability department will discuss survey results, recommendations, action plans, a community ambassador opportunity, and next steps for a “Community 102.” Attendees will receive responses to questions from the first meeting, aimed at empowering the McNair neighborhood to confidently address planning initiatives and advance community-led projects. For more information, contact Aprell King, Planner, at 470-898-2251 or alking@dekalbcountyga.gov or visit https://tinyurl.com/McNairFinalCommunity101

DECATUR, GA– Livingstone Place, between East College Avenue and Craigie Avenue, will be closed to through-traffic 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday – Friday, Sept. 9-30 to facilitate a watermain replacement at 718 Livingstone Place. 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 Drew Smith, project engineer, Garney Construction at 816-741-4600.

Updated Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 ATLANTA—Georgia leaders are sending up prayers and expressing an outpouring of support in the wake of the deadly mass shooting today (Sept. 4) at Apalachee High School in Winder, GA. Winder is located about 50 miles east of Atlanta in Barrow County. Two students and two teachers were killed and 9 others were hospitalized—eight students and teachers–in the incident. The shooter, 14-year-old Colt Gray, a student at Apalachee High, surrendered and dropped to the ground when he was confronted by a school resource officer during the shooting. Authorities said Gray will be charged with murder…

STONECREST, GA – New Birth Missionary Baptist Church is excited to announce a special Student Loan Workshop in collaboration with several esteemed federal agencies and community partners. This free event is designed to offer vital support and resources to individuals facing challenges with student loan repayment, default, and forgiveness. The workshop will take place on Saturday, Sept. 7, noon, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church. Attendees will receive training on various student loan repayment and forgiveness options, to equip them with the knowledge needed to effectively manage their student debt. Following the training, there will be breakout sessions where borrowers can receive…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying the skeletal remains of a man found in December 2010. The unidentified man’s remains were found in Conyers. Above the remains was a hose tied into a noose and beside it was a chair turned on its side. The male is believed to be between 15 and 27 years old. Investigators released a forensic sketch of the person.

DECATUR, GA- DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced on today (Sept. 3)a conviction by jury trial in the case against an Atlanta man accused of shooting and killing a man at the victim’s apartment. Dequan Trimell King, 30, was found guilty on Aug. 29 on charges of Malice Murder, three counts of Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, Criminal Attempt to Commit Armed Robbery, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon stemming from the shooting death of Brandon McCrary on Sept. 22, 2019. According to the investigation, officers with…

By Mark Brock DCSD Athletics Specialist DEKALB COUNTY, GA–The DeKalb County School District’s Lakeside Vikings and Martin Luther King Jr. Lions grabbed their first wins of the 2024 high school football season with home field victories on Friday(Aug. 30). At Adams Stadium, the Vikings won a back-and-forth tilt with Macon County 25-21 with a late touchdown and a big defensive stand in the red zone. Macon County scored a touchdown with 11:39 to play to regain the lead at 21-17 and the Vikings answered right back as quarterback Kyle Davis snuck into the end zone with 8:23 to play to…