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The DeKalb County Board of Education will hold a virtual called meeting and executive session at 2:30 p.m., on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. The virtual called meeting agenda is attached and can be accessed online by going to: www.dekalbschoolsga.org, click on Leadership, go to Simbli (formally known as eBoard) Home Page and click on the date for the meeting agenda/information.  The virtual meeting can be viewed at the following link on DeKalb Schools TV (DSTV) by going to: www.dekalbschoolsga.org/communications/dstv. Meeting Agenda: CALL TO ORDER By: Mrs. Vickie B. Turner, Board Chair Roster BOARD MEMBERS: Mrs. Vickie B. Turner, Board Chair…

The DeKalb County School District and Atlanta Public Schools collide on Tuesday (May 31) in the inaugural DCSD/APS Senior All-Star Baseball Classic at Gresham Park’s Hank Aaron Field at 5:30 p.m. DeKalb has hosted a Senior All-Star Baseball Classic for 19 seasons and has come together with Atlanta Public Schools to showcase some of the top senior baseball players from each district in a head-to-head matchup. Each squad is made up of 15 players for the contest. DeKalb features players from eight schools and Decatur including Arabia Mountain, Chamblee, Druid Hills, Dunwoody, Lakeside, Redan, Southwest DeKalb and Tucker.…

ATLANTA, GA – The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) announces another Trauma Responsive Care Grant funding cycle for community-based organizations across Georgia. The grants of $10,000 each will enable local organizations to pilot or expand programs that increase community understanding of how early childhood trauma can impact future learning and development of children. The grants will also assist communities in building effective networks of leaders focused on identifying and understanding the needs of children in their communities who may have had adverse childhood experiences. Selected grantees will be expected to develop a cross-sector collaborative of local leaders, including six…

DECATUR, GA– The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a murder suspect. A warrant has been issued for Ajang Ruach, 21, in connection with  the mass shootings that occurred at Brannon Hill Condominiums in Decatur on Sunday, May 8, Mothers’ Day. DeKalb County Police arrested one suspect in connection with the mass shootings, which resulted in the deaths of three people and the injuries of three others. Police announced on May 10 that Ofieo Ojego, 25, charged with murder and one count of aggravated assault in the deadly shootings. Brannon Hill…

STONECREST, GA– The City of Stonecrest will hold an open house on June 4, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., to highlight services and provide an opportunity for residents to meet elected officials and city leaders as well as tour City Hall. City staff will assist attendees in determining whether their home or business is located within Stonecrest. Guests also will be able to learn about City operations and meet Stonecrest’s Mayor-Elect Jazzmin Cobble and councilmembers. “This is an exciting time to be in Stonecrest,” said Mayor-Elect Cobble. “We encourage everyone in the community to join us for this fun-filled…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA–DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections (DeKalb VRE) announced tonight that it will recount votes cast in the May 24 District 2 Commission race. During recent calls and correspondence with DeKalb VRE, the Georgia Secretary of State’s office has confirmed an Election Day problem that led to an issue on election summary reports. To ensure the accuracy of the votes cast in the District 2 contest, DeKalb VRE will perform a recount of all ballots cast at the 40 precincts located in the commission district on Saturday, May 28, at 9 a.m. at the DeKalb VRE offices in…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA– Rockdale County Board of Commissioners (BOC) today (May 26) announced the appointment of Melisa Mims as the county’s new Public Relations Director. Prior to her appointment, Mims served as the Community Relations Manager for Rockdale County. Mims succeeds Joe Gumm, who left the county 10 months after he was hired last year. Gumm, a veteran journalist from Waco, Texas with more than 20 years in the industry, gave notice that his last day on the job was April 22, 2022. He did not state his reason for leaving. Gumm’s departure continues an exodus of at…

ATLANTA – Mayor Andre Dickens today(May 26) helped Georgia Power crews “Light Up” Terry Street S.E. as part of the “Light Up the Night” citywide streetlight installation and repair initiative. Dickens went up in a Georgia Power bucket truck to assist in replacing an inoperable light with a new LED model. Earlier this week, the mayor received special training required by all Georgia Power installation and repair crews. The replacement completed today is just one of nearly 3,000 streetlights installed, repaired or upgraded to date as part of the “Light Up the Night” project – a unique partnership between Georgia…

ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr today (May 26)announced the indictment of Marquetta Curry, a former employee with the Jackson County Division of Family and Children Services, on one count each of exploitation of an elderly person, forgery and identity fraud. “We are working every single day to protect Georgia’s older and at-risk adults from abuse, neglect and exploitation of any kind,” said Carr. “This includes investigating healthcare billing fraud and prosecuting those who attempt to steal from our most vulnerable. We are proud of this latest indictment from our Medicaid Fraud Division and look forward to presenting our case in…