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ATLANTA—Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced the release of a Korean-language version of the Department of Law’s Consumer Protection Guide for Older Adults. “Older adults, especially those who speak English as a second language, can be particularly vulnerable to scams and deceptive practices,” said Carr. “This guide was designed to empower older adults, their families, and caregivers by providing them with important information to make critical life decisions and avoid scams and abuse. As we close out Older Americans Month, we encourage all Georgians to take advantage of this resource to help protect themselves and their loved ones.” The Georgia Consumer…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA— Commissioner Larry Johnson will be honored by radio show host Chili Most as an Unsung Hero for his commitment to preventing and reducing violence in our communities. Johnson will receive the award during an one-on-one interview with Chili Most on WVFG 107.5 during the Chili Most Radio show, the No. 1 radio show in Uniontown, Alabama. Johnson was chosen by Chili Most after he heard of Commissioner Johnson’s “Stop the Violence Prayer Vigil and Walk,” which began as part of his “ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!” campaign over five years ago. The campaign focuses on a comprehensive…

The DeKalb County Board of Education will hold the following meetings on Monday, June 6, 2022. The budget hearings are virtual and the board meeting is in-person and will be held in the J. David Williamson Board Room, Robert R. Freeman Administrative Complex, 1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard, Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083.   10:30am       1st Virtual Budget Hearing   1st Virtual Millage Rate Hearing (immediately following the 1st virtual budget hearing)   11:30am       Executive Session for the purpose of discussing permitted matters and Work Session   5:45pm         Community Input Session   6:00pm         2nd Millage Rate Hearing and Business Meeting   The…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– Due to significant staffing challenges within its residential collection team, the DeKalb County Sanitation Division is currently experiencing service delays for recycling and yard trimmings. Sanitation crews will work through Memorial Day to ensure all recycling and yard trimmings are collected, officials said in a news release. Residents are encouraged to keep their recycling and yard trimmings at the curb until servicing occurs. The Sanitation Division apologizes for any inconvenience and appreciates residents’ patience as collection teams work toward completing scheduled service while ensuring the safety of all employees. For more information on services offered by…

Ace Hardware in collaboration with the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) once again this year is honoring the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country by giving away 1 million American flags nationwide on Saturday, May 28, 2022. Consumers who visit a participating Ace store on May 28 will receive a free 8″ x 12″ American flag*. A second flag will be donated to a local VFW Post to be used for marking and honoring veterans’ graves this Memorial Day. “Ace is proud to be a part of this nationwide effort to distribute flags to our customers and…

ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Human Services is preparing for re-determinations of Medicaid beneficiary eligibility by asking all clients to update their account information. This is the first step in the process to ensure eligible clients keep their coverage when the federal public health emergency (PHE) ends. In March 2020, the federal government began allowing states temporary adjustments to enrollment and re-determination policies to help prevent people with Medicaid from losing their health coverage during the pandemic. Only clients who died, moved out of state, were incarcerated, or asked for their coverage to end had their…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– Gwinnett County officials will honor four fallen military and public service heroes during its 19th Annual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 30, 1 p.m., at the Gwinnett Fallen Heroes Memorial in Lawrenceville. Three fallen heroes will be inducted into the Gwinnett Fallen Heroes Memorial: Logan James Wade, who grew up in Gwinnett County and was employed as an EMT with American Medical Response. Wade was killed in September 2021 while rendering aid at the scene of a car crash on I-85 while en route to deliver supplies to first responders assisting in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida…

ATLANTA- As part of the 45th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival, the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs and Amazon are presenting this year’s Late Night Jazz Concert with drummer extraordinaire Lil John Roberts and vocalist Chae Stephen. The concert takes place during the Atlanta Jazz Festival weekend on Saturday, May 28, 10 p.m., at Piedmont’s  Park Tavern. “We’re thrilled to support the Atlanta Jazz Festival and Late Night Jazz Concert as we celebrate a truly unique genre of American music, and bring world-renowned artists our community,” said Terreta Rodgers, Amazon’s Head of Community Affairs in Atlanta. “The Mayor’s Office of Cultural…

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.…