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STONECREST, GA—City officials said today that an interim director would be named to replace Brandon Riley, who has resigned as the city’s Parks and Recreation director, as the city reorganizes and creates a new Leisure Services Department. Riley’s last day with the city is Friday, Dec. 10. He will start a new managerial job on Dec. 13 with Operation Hope, a nonprofit that offers financial programming and coaching to empower and uplift communities. City officials said  the interim director, along with other department contacts, would be listed on the city’s web site for the public who may…

CHAMBLEE, GA—The Chamblee Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on Dec. 4 at Plaza Fiesta. Police responded to a call concerning a person shot at 7:03 p.m. They found an Hispanic male with a single gunshot wound to the upper-torso. Norberto Trevino, 42 of Brownsville, Texas, died from injuries at the scene, authorities said. The Chamblee Criminal Investigations Division is actively working the case and following up on all available leads. The Chamblee Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance with the investigation. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any available information should contact…

The Wonder Years actor Kal-El Charles White to appear   Atlanta Mayor-elect Andre Dickens will join DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson for the closing ceremony of Johnson’s annual Tree of Love event on Dec. 18.    Johnson said he is excited about welcoming Dickens to celebrate the holiday event in DeKalb County. He said he is honored to have endorsed Dickens for his bid for office and believes Dickens will serve the city proudly as the 61st mayor of the city of Atlanta. Dickens won by a landslide—64 percent—in the Nov. 30 runoff with Atlanta City Council President…

ATLANTA – Warrants have been issued for Clamenta Bell, 35, of Decatur and Unique Allen, 34, of Atlanta  for filing separate fraudulent  property claims with Orange Door Storage Insurance Program, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced. Clamenta Bell is wanted for one count of Insurance Fraud and one count of Forgery in the 1st Degree in connection with a DeKalb County case. “Mr. Bell rented a storage unit from Public Storage in 2019,” said Commissioner King. “During the term of the lease, the suspect initiated a fraudulent property insurance claim with Orange Door Storage Insurance…

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA—The Gwinnett County Department of Information Technology Services will host a hiring event for several positions on Saturday, Dec. 11, 10 a.m. until 3 p.m at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center (second floor). The department is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions: Senior Project Manager, Senior IT Systems Administrator, IT Systems Administrator, Business Relationship Consultant, IT Manager, IT Security and Open-Source Developer. Applicants should apply online prior to the event at GCGA.us/ITSHiring. Interviews will be conducted and a conditional job offer may be extended during the event. Attendees are encouraged to bring resumes and wear business…

MCDONOUGH, GA—pOpshelf  has opened a second store in McDonough. The new store is located at 961 Highway 20, and hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week. “We are thrilled to expand the pOpshelf offerings and add a second location in McDonough to best serve Henry County residents,” said Matt Frame, pOpshelf’s director of store operations.  “Customers now have another location to explore our store and discover the possibilities of home décor, beauty, party, specialty foods, electronics and more. At pOpshelf, there’s fun in every find, happiness in the affordability and joy in stress-free shopping experience we…

DECATUR, GA– DeKalb County Cooperative Extension will host “December Gardening” virtual classes for free. The “Care of Holiday Plants” class will be on Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. The “Collecting & Submitting Soil & Water Samples” classes will be held on Dec. 9 at noon and Dec. 21 at 6 p.m. The “Garden Trends” class will be on Dec. 13 at noon.   The “Winterizing Your Landscape” class will be on Dec. 14 at noon. The “Utilizing Your Landscape Plants for Holiday Decor” class will be on Dec. 16 at 6 p.m.   The “December Hot Topics In &…

STONECREST, GA –Stonecrest Parks and Recreation has planned another exciting event for the community to help bring in the holiday and spread some cheer. The Soulful Tree Lighting Spectacular is set for Saturday, Dec. 11, 4 – 8 p.m., at the former Sam’s Club, 2994 Turner Hill Road. This is the City’s second annual tree lighting, and the festivities have been expanded with live music, a Stonecrest Santa, hot drinks and treats from local vendors, and more. Broadway choreographer and well-known local show producer Stepp Stewart will serve as emcee and he’s bringing along his dance team,…