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ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA –The Rockdale Board of Commissioners (BOC) will meet for its work session on Tuesday, March 1,10 a.m. The meeting will be held virtually. Any person wishing to speak during public comment must register in advance by contacting the Rockdale County Department of Public Relations via email (publicrelations@rockdalecountyga.gov) by Monday, Feb. 28, 5 p.m.  The BOC will meet for its Voting Session on Tuesday, March 8,10 a.m. The meeting will be held virtually. Any person wishing to speak during public comment is requested to register in advance by contacting the Rockdale County Department of Public Relations via…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—Lithonia High School’s Destiny Sutton and Southwest DeKalb High School’s Jaidah Temple won Region 5-5A Literary competitions to qualify for the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) State Meet on Saturday, March 19, at Warner Robins High School. The region competition was held at Northview High School recently with both Southwest DeKalb (2nd) and Lithonia (4th) placing the event. Decatur was the region champion and Northview finished third. Lithonia’s Destiny Sutton took first place in two events and qualified for the state competition in both. Sutton won Dramatic Interpretation. Southwest DeKalb’s Jahil Burks was the runner-up. Sutton also…

DECATUR, GA – Telling nine students and their families that their service to our nation is needed more than ever, Congressman Hank Johnson  announced the Georgia Fourth District nominees for the U.S. Military Academies:  Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and Merchant Marines. On the day Russia invaded Ukraine in an unwarranted attack, the Congressman used the solemn moment in a virtual event to honor the students for their dedication and bravery. “During these difficult times, I commend all of you for your dedication, focus and bravery to want to serve our nation in this way,” he said. “Tonight, we…

Gwinnett, Newton & Rockdale County Health Departments’ mass vaccination site, which is located at the former Sears at Gwinnett Place Mall, will cease operating on weekdays after today, Feb. 25. The site will continue operating on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for several more weeks. However, this location will be closed Saturday, Feb. 26, so Health Department staff can support the Healthy, Vibrant, and Vaxxed event in partnership with Gwinnett County. The mass vaccination site first opened one year ago, Feb. 5, 2021 to handle the large initial demand for vaccines. Since then, over 167,000 vaccines have been…

DECATUR, GA—DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson was honored by the Greater Georgia Black Chamber of Commerce (GGBCC) with the inaugural Lou and Theresa Walker’s Legacy Award. Johnson received the award during the GGBCC’s “History of Black Businesses: Past, Present, Potential and Potency” epic event on Feb.  17. Johnson was unanimously chosen by GGBCC as the first recipient of this award for consistently demonstrating exemplary leadership and excellence—two of the GGBCC’s core values. He received this award for his commitment to excellence and empowerment to strengthen black, small, women and veteran businesses in DeKalb County, in Georgia and nationally. “It’s…

PALM BEACH, FL—Vernon Jones’ campaign announced today that former President Donald J. Trump is hosting and attending a fundraising event with Jones in support of Jones’ bid for Georgia’s 10th Congressional District seat. Trump endorsed Jones in early February after Jones exited the Georgia governor’s race. The fundraiser will be held on March 17 at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. Jones’ campaign e-mailed “Save the Date!” invitations to media and supporters on today (Feb. 25) for the event. Jones is a former member of the GA House of Representatives (1993-2001, 2017-2021) and former Chief Executive Officer of…

 Stonecrest Housing Authority Feb. 28 special meeting cancelled The Special Call meeting for the Stonecrest Housing Authority, rescheduled for Feb. 28, 5 p.m., was not held due to lack of a quorum.

Are you planning to host your family reunion in DeKalb County, GA or seeking activities to do in DeKalb? Don’t miss Discover DeKalb’s in-person and virtual workshop on Saturday, Feb. 26, 10 a.m. Join Reunion Specialist Penny Moore for a free, in-depth training experience designed to make planning reunions, and friends & family gatherings a success. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about complimentary Discover DeKalb services, local hotel/lodging accommodations, local attractions and family activities. DeKalb County, Georgia is Georgia’s third-largest county and by far, the most-culturally diverse in the Southeast. From Georgia’s most-visited attraction to the world’s largest…

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Georgia State Rep. Billy Mitchell, who serves as president of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL), and other NBCSL officers met on Wednesday with U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris to discuss voter suppression and next steps to take to protect voters. NBCSL called on the Biden Administration to host a national forum of corporate America’s presidents and Chief Executive Officers to discuss the role they can play in opposing voter suppression efforts. “Our intention for this sit-down with Vice President Harris was to get an update on the crucial voting rights legislation that failed in the Senate,…