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CONYERS, GA–Barksdale Elementary’s youngest will be riding on two wheels in no time, thanks to a generous donation from Progressive IMS Outdoors, the nation’s largest motorcycle event, and the nonprofit All Kids Bike. The donation to the Barksdale Elementary School (BES) PE class, worth $5,000, includes 24 Strider bicycles, 24 helmets, an adult teaching bicycle, equipment, a five-year subscription to the Learn-to-Ride curriculum for Pre-K and Kindergarten and more. With Strider bicycles, children learn to balance on two wheels while propelling themselves by their feet. When they are ready to transition, pedals and chains are placed on the…

Link to the Agendas:  Rockdale Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Agenda – Welcome to Rockdale County, Georgia! (rockdalecountyga.gov)   Public Meetings Notification – 2022 Appropriations   The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing relative to the proposed 2022 Appropriations on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. with the regular Work Session to follow after the conclusion of the public hearing. The Board of Commissioners will have the first reading of the 2022 Appropriations Ordinance at their regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. and will have the second reading and adoption of the…

ATLANTA—The Department of City Planning will host Broad Strokes on Broad Street, an art exhibit that will use art and advocacy to combat homelessness in Atlanta. Broad Strokes on Broad Street, which opened today (Nov. 1), will  host an in-person/outdoor panel discussion moderated by homeless advocate Terence Lester, founder of The Dignity Museum, on Nov. 4, 4 p.m., 99 Broad Street SW, Atlanta “Homelessness is an issue that affects the entire community. As public servants, it is our responsibility to look for new and innovative ways to come together to help our  neighbors experiencing homelessness,” said City Planning Commissioner Tim Keane.…

ATLANTA — The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), administered by the local Community Action Agency (CAA) throughout Georgia with funding provided by the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services, will be available beginning Nov. 1, 2021. The federally-funded program assists low-income elderly and disabled Georgians with heating bills through direct payments to home energy suppliers. Beginning today, residents aged 65 and older or those who are medically homebound can apply for assistance through the Division’s LIHEAP. All other eligible residents may apply for assistance the following month, beginning on Dec. 1. DATE WHO CAN APPLY…

DECATUR, GA–DeKalb County voters are encouraged to familiarize themselves with their voting options as the Nov. 2 General/Special Municipal Election approaches. Here are 10 important reminders: Before heading to the polls on Election Day, voters are encouraged to verify their precinct location at www.DeKalbVotes.com. There were six precinct changes this year: Previous Polling Location New Polling Location Chamblee Civic Center 3540 Broad Street Chamblee 30341 Chamblee Public Safety/Municipal Court 4445 Buford Highway NE Chamblee 30341 Doraville City Hall 3725 Park Avenue Doraville 30340 Doraville Civic Center 377- Central Ave. Doraville 30340 Rock of Ages Lutheran Church 5135 Memorial…

The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners is hosting the Rockdale County Vaccine Gift Card Giveaway Event on Saturday, Nov. 6, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Rockdale County Health Department, 985 Taylor St. SW, Conyers, GA 30012. The event is being held to encourage Rockdale County residents to be vaccinated and protected The vaccination incentive program is made possible through the American Relief Plan Act funding with support from the Rockdale County Health Department, community organizations and other local public officials. The event is open for those who are ages 12 and over. Each resident 18…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA – Rockdale County’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting returns on Saturday, Dec. 4, 6 p.m., at the Historic Rockdale County Courthouse. Rockdale County officials will kick off the holiday season with the lighting of the Christmas tree for the first time since the pandemic. The evening will feature family-friendly activities, a performance by Rockdale County resident and entertainer Joya Bravo, and an appearance by Santa Claus, who will illuminate the Christmas tree. The event is free and open to the public. “We are super excited to hold the 2021 Holiday Christmas Tree Lighting this year at…

DECATUR, GA – The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 23-year-old member of the agency’s jail operations staff. Decatur resident Keontey Damond Brown is accused of Violation of Oath of Office, Going Inside of Guardlines, and Sexual Contact by Employee or Agent in the First Degree, all felonies.  According to arrest warrants, Brown allegedly brought contraband to an inmate and engaged in verbal and physical sexual contact with an inmate while working as a detention officer.  Brown’s employment with the sheriff’s office has been terminated. He was hired in July 2021, officials said.  Brown was taken into custody on…

DECATUR, GA—The DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections will conduct its normal monthly business meeting on Monday, Nov. 8. The meeting will be conducted via teleconference (Zoom). Simultaneous public access to the meeting will be available via livestream on DCTV’s UStream channel at https://video.ibm.com/channel/dctv-channel-23. To make a public comment, join via Zoom: https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/97184078303 or dial in via phone toll free at 888-270-9936 and use conference code: 171493. Public comments of two minutes or less may be made live via the teleconference. For those joining the meeting by telephone, please be aware that your phone number may be…