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STONECREST, GA—The Mall at Stonecrest will celebrate its 20th Anniversary with an exclusive appearance by Chase and Skye from the hit Nick J. television show, “PAW Patrol” on Saturday, Oct. 23, starting at 12 p.m. Families are welcome to bring the kids and camera to meet the PAW Patrol stars.  All guests are required to wear a facial covering during the meet-and-greet appearance. Since premiering in 2013, PAW Patrol is about a group of six rescue dogs, led by a tech-savvy boy named Ryder, and has adventures in PAW Patrol. The heroic pups, who believe “no job is too big,…

DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond, Radio Host Frank Ski among honorees, performance by Grammy Award-winning gospel artist Tasha Cobbs Leonard STONECREST, GA—New Birth Missionary Baptist Church is bringing a homecoming-style celebration complete with a Battle of the Bands, a live performance by Grammy Award-winning artist Tasha. Senior Pastor Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant will dedicate a portion of the program to honoring various community leaders and champions in DeKalb County. “While many members of our congregation and community join us in a virtual worship service each week, we want to take another opportunity to reimagine church in a new…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—DeKalb County Government is partnering with local faith leaders to distribute 3,600 boxes of produce and chicken on Saturday, Oct. 23, and Monday, Oct. 25. “More and more people are facing growing food insecurity due to skyrocketing food prices,” DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond said. “This food distribution will provide much needed relief to families struggling to keep food on their tables.” On Saturday, Oct. 23, 9 a.m. to noon, food distributions will be held at the following locations: Berean Christian Church, 2201 Young Road, Stone Mountain, GA Big Miller Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 3800 Big Miller…

The forum kicked off today (Oct. 19) and concludes on Thursday, Oct. 21. The online  forum is expected to attract 2 million people digitally and in person and will consist of over 4,800 delegates representing 60 countries. The HOPE Global Forums are a community designed to galvanize thought and action around building an economy that works for everyone. Held annually, the HOPE Global Forum brings together some of the most dynamic minds and forward thinkers in the world on one stage. This event serves as the largest gathering in the world dedicated to empowering poor and underserved communities with…

CONYERS, GA– Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) will hold Virtual Open House nights during October and November 2021 for the 2022-2023 School Specialty and Choice programs. Students and families interested in applying to a program are strongly encouraged to attend the program’s Virtual Open House. Families may apply for the programs is Nov. 12 through Dec. 10, at 3 p.m. The application will be online at www.rockdaleschools.org/specialtyandchoice. Students may apply for specialty programs outside of their assigned neighborhood school zone. Please note: Non-traditional programs such as Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology, Rockdale Career Academy, Rockdale Open Campus…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA – On Saturday, Oct. 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) is hosting a free Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination event with the Rockdale County Board of Commissioners and the Gwinnett, Newton, Rockdale Health Department. The event will be held at, 1733 Lake Rockaway Road, Conyers  (GPS to 2442 Lake Rockaway Road). The Gwinnett, Newton, Rockdale County Board of Health will administer 100 Pfizer vaccine. Rockdale County will give $50 gift cards to the first 100 vaccine recipients. Officials said s the push is under way to urge residents to get their vaccinations ahead of the…

Gwinnett County is offering $100 Visa gift cards to people ages 12 and up who receive a COVID-19 vaccine at its vaccine incentive event this weekend. The “Vaccines Aren’t Scary” event, in partnership with the Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale County Health Departments, will be held Friday, Oct. 22, and Saturday, Oct. 23, at the vaccine site inside the former Sears at Gwinnett Place Mall. Gift cards will be offered from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the two-day event. The site will offer Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. Participants should make an appointment at GCGA.us/VaccineIncentive to secure their slot during the…

The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners is hosting the Rockdale County Vaccine Gift Card Giveaway on Saturday, Nov. 6, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Rockdale County Health Department, 985 Taylor St. SW, Conyers, GA. The event is to encourage Rockdale County residents to be vaccinated and protected against the COVID-19 virus.The event is open to those who are ages 12 and over, but only residents 18 and up who and receive a first dose shot will receive a $50 gift card. Gift cards are for Rockdale County residents only. Proof of I.D. must be shown at check in. “Forty-four percent of…

WASHINGTON – Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell has died of complications from COVID-19, his family said in a statement today (Oct. 18). Powell, the first African American to serve as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and secretary of state, was receiving treatment at Walter Reed National Medical Center in Maryland. He was 84. Powell had multiple myeloma, a cancer of plasma cells that suppresses the body’s immune response, as well as Parkinson’s Disease, Peggy Cifrino, Powell’s longtime chief of staff, confirmed to CNN. People who are immunocompromised are at greater risk from COVID-19 even if they are…