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DECATUR, GA– The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs is accepting registrations for its Fall Break mini camp program. The camp is open to ages 5 -15 and will be held 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Oct. 7, 8 and 11, when the DeKalb County School District will be closed. The fee is $10 per day. All participants must bring breakfast, lunch and a snack. Park staff will meet campers outside all recreation centers for curbside drop-off and pickup. Parents will not be allowed to enter the facility during operating hours. All campers are required to be…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—The DeKalb County Police Department (DKPD) is seeking the public’s help in locating the man pictured. The suspect is wanted for the April 5, 2021 murder of Victor Adu, 25. On that afternoon, the victim and the suspect were in a physical altercation in the 2300 block of Peachwood Circle N.E. The victim died the next day from head trauma suffered in the fight. Anyone who knows the whereabouts of the man pictured is urged to call homicide detectives at 770-724-7850 or Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS.

All local Sprouts Farmers Market stores are hiring and are hosting a two-day hiring event with walk-in interviews on Friday, Sept. 24, and Saturday, Sept. 25, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. To find a list of store locations near you, visit sprouts.com/stores. The healthy grocery store is looking for team members across the store, from cashiers, clerks and management positions. Sprouts said it offers competitive pay, a fun and rewarding work environment, growth opportunities and team member perks – including in-store discounts. Those interested in growing a career with Sprouts can view open positions at sprouts.com/careers, or by texting “sprouts” to 98199.

ATLANTA – Members of the Georgia House Democratic Caucus Committee on Crisis in Prisons, co-chaired by State Representatives Josh McLaurin (D-Sandy Springs) and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta), will hold a hearing on Thursday, Sept. 23, 1 p.m., Room 132 of the State Capitol. Due to space constraints, in-person attendance will be limited to members of the media, state officials and pre-approved witnesses. All other attendees may participate in the meeting virtually via Zoom; for Zoom access, please click here. This GHDC committee will hear testimony about life-threatening conditions in Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) facilities. The committee has invited formerly incarcerated…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners has amended the county government’s nondiscrimination policy to protect county employees’ ancestry, family status, immigration status and even homeless status. The changes take effect Nov. 1. “Discrimination takes many different forms and it’s important for Gwinnett County to take the lead in identifying and eliminating them,” said Chairwoman Nicole Hendrickson. “People need to know we apply the Gwinnett Standard to our organization as well as to our employment opportunities.” The amendment also draws inspiration from the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act. The CROWN Act ensures that…

ATLANTA – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced that a warrant was issued for Jasmine Bland, 30, of McDonough, for one count of Insurance Fraud. Bland is wanted for filing a fraudulent claim concerning an Uber car accident. “Ms. Bland is accused of initiating a fraudulent injury claim involving a car accident,” said Commissioner King. “Records show the suspect ordered an Uber that was involved in a collision but was not a passenger in the car at the time. Ms. Bland made multiple fraudulent attempts to procure money from Farmers Insurance, claiming she was present during the…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) provided the following statement before the House Rules Committee today (Sept. 20) offering an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to reform the Pentagon’s 1033 Program, which sends local law enforcement agencies free military weapons and equipment straight from battlefields aboard to the streets, colleges and universities throughout the United States: WATCH VIDEO HERE “Mr. Chairman. Thank you for allowing me to testify in front of your committee today. These days, there is not much that Democrats and Republicans see eye to eye on. But there is one thing upon which…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA – The Rockdale County Board of Elections will conduct the City of Conyers General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 2. Only voters in the Conyers and Olde Town Precincts are eligible to vote in this election. The ballot will include Mayor, City Council District 1 and City Council District 2, Post 1. Voting options include: mail absentee ballots, in-person early voting, Saturday voting and in-person Election Day voting. Voters wishing to vote by mail can obtain the request form for an Absentee by Mail Ballot by visitinghttps://rockdalecountyga.gov/county-departments/board-of-elections-voter-registration/.  The Absentee by Mail Ballot request form can be submitted…