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Online, phone, drop box, self-service kiosk options available   DEKALB COUNTY, GA. – Due to a power outage at the Memorial Drive office, in-person services are unavailable. Customers may visit Clairmont Road or The Gallery at  South DeKalb Mall office locations for property tax and motor vehicle services until the issue is resolved. The call center is open until 5 p.m. at 404-298-4000. Property owners making tax payments can do so online at publicaccess.dekalbtax.org, by phone at 770-336-7500, or drop box at any three-office location. There is NO FEE for paying by e-check. First and second installments are due Sept. 30 and Nov. 15. Motor…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA–DeKalb Emergency Management Agency issued a news release at 10:37 a.m. today, Sept. 30,  stating that it is aware of numerous reports of air quality concerns in the county, following the Biolab chemical fire on Sunday, Sept. 29, at a laboratory in Conyers. Currently, there are no advisories from the Georgia Environmental Protection Division for DeKalb County concerning air quality. DEMA and DeKalb County Fire Rescue are testing air quality throughout the day around the county and will issue advisories should they become necessary. Residents are advised to call 311 to report any air quality concerns.

Rockdale County Government  Favorites  · Sdeosptnorf3105la5a7aflcl42c9fmh5g4f14205g154h1h6c70ua2607gl  ·  ALERT: Roads that are still closed as of 8:25 am, 9/30/2024 Please note the Rockdale website www.rockdalecountyga.gov is working, but load times are long due to the level of traffic to the site. Updates will be posted on social and the website. Lester/Sigman Farmer/Sigman Irwin/ Main St General Arts / Signman Dogwood / W. Ave Green / W. Circle Old Covington / Sigman Sigman / Rockbridge Dogwood Circle / Motel 6 @rockdalecosheriff Rockdale County Emergency Management Agency – RC EMA Rockdale Fire Rescue City of Conyers, GA

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA – First responders are at a fire that broke out  this morning (Sept. 29)at Biolab, 1700 Old Covington Hwy, Conyers, leading to the closure of several roads in the area. Georgia Emergency Management Agency Homeland Security has issued a Shelter In Place  order to minimize exposure to any potential hazards. Residents in the north half of the county should remain inside, Close windows and doors , turn off air-conditioners, the order states. The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office urges motorists to avoid the area and follow detour signs. Emergency services are responding, and safety measures are in place…

LITHONIA, GA– The Trish Standley Podcast will present the Care for the Giver,” a community affair,  on Sunday, Sept. 29, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.,  at Occasions on Main in Lithonia.  Standley will welcome prominent media personalities and government officials. In partnership with the nonprofit, Walk in my Shoes, “Care for the Givers” will spotlight the role of caregivers. The event will feature a meet-and-greet, panel discussion, pamper experience and live taping. Registration for the free event.

DEKALB COUNTY, GA–Commissioners Mereda Davis Johnson, District 5, and Michelle Long Spears, District 2, are partnering to host the Companion Animals and Friends event on Saturday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Redan Recreation Center, 1839 Phillips Road, Lithonia. The family-friendly event, part of the Save Our DeKalb Animals initiative, promotes animal wellbeing by fostering collaboration and providing practical solutions. “This event is about bringing our community together to support our furry companions and the residents who care for them,” said Commissioner Davis Johnson. “I am proud to partner with Commissioner Long Spears on this initiative, which…

DECATUR, GA—DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections (DeKalb VRE) invites the community to its inaugural Registered and Ready Block Party on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 4380 Memorial Drive, Decatur, Ga. 30032. As the November 2024 General Election approaches, this interactive and family-friendly event offers DeKalb residents a unique opportunity to get election-ready in a fun, community-driven atmosphere. “We are excited to host our very first community block party, offering a fun and engaging way to ensure every eligible voter in DeKalb is prepared for the upcoming election,” said Keisha Smith, executive director of…

ATLANTA—The Georgia Council for the Arts has announced emergency resources available to individual artists and arts organizations impacted by Hurricane Helene. The safetynet includes housing, pro bono medical care, financial assistance, resources for emergency planning purposes and response, and on-site experts in salvage and preservation for documents and other artifacts, just to name a few resources. Following is the Georgia Council for the Arts announcement with more details and telephone numbers for assistance:

ATLANTA– Georgia Power’s response to Hurricane Helene continued through the day Friday with teams working to restore power to more than 250,000 customers since the beginning of the storm. As of 7 p.m. on Friday, approximately 620,000 customers remain impacted due to the storm. The company continues to bring more resources from outside of its system and currently has 14,000+ personnel engaged in response, including support from Alabama Power, Mississippi Power and dozens of other companies. The response force currently engaged is larger than the company’s response to other major hurricanes including Michael, Irma and Zeta. Georgia Power teams have worked…

Dr. Jamal H. Bryant, pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, and his family announce the transition of Dr. Cecelia Williams Bryant. Dr. Jamal Bryant’s mother was a noted minister, author, organizer, feminist, and visionary global prophet. She passed away on Sept. 26 at the age of 77. Affectionately known as “Rev. C,” Cecelia Williams Bryant served in ministry for over 40 years. Her work began in New England and spread throughout the United States, Canada, England, The Netherlands, Israel, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Bermuda, Guyana, Haiti and Nigeria. She established women’s resource and development centers and schools for children in both the…