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Atlanta Public Schools (APS) released the following statement: “Due to the logistical challenges associated with the anticipated traffic, road closures and crowds expected throughout metro Atlanta for the celebrations honoring our World Series Champion Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Public Schools will observe a district holiday and be closed on Friday, Nov. 5. APS wants to ensure that all students and staff are safe during this time. This is a non-school day for students and will be a paid holiday for all full-time APS employees. Friday night athletic activities are not impacted and will proceed as normal. APS shares…

The DeKalb County School District issued the following statement: “DeKalb County School District (DCSD) congratulates the Atlanta Braves on winning the 2021 World Series title! We are excited to have another professional sports championship in metro Atlanta. All DCSD schools and centers will be closed on Friday, November 5, 2021, to help the Braves celebrate its World Series victory during the championship parade. We look forward to joining all Braves fans in celebrating this historic victory! There will be no makeup day or remote learning/remote work expectations for students and employees.”

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA– In an effort to educate and spread awareness about COVID-19 and the vaccine, Rockdale County Chairman, Oz Nesbitt, Sr, will host a conference call with local clergy on Thursday, Nov. 18, 1:30 p.m. The call will focus on vaccine distribution updates, current statistics and continued COVID testing. Presenters will include a representative from the Gwinnett Newton Rockdale Health Department and Rockdale County Emergency Management Agency Director Dan Morgan. The phone number is (605) 472-5416. Once dialed in, participants should enter in the Access Code: 616392. After announcing their first and last name, we would ask that participants mute their phone to prevent feedback…

The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (E-SPLOST) referendum was passed by DeKalb County voters with an 81 percent (81%) vote of approval. The E-SPLOST will impose a one percent sales and use tax on goods and services purchased in DeKalb County for the next five years. This E-SPLOST is a continuation for DCSD. E-SPLOST V fund collection goes from July 2017 until June 2022. E-SPLOST VI collection is scheduled to be levied from July 2022 until June 2027. DCSD estimates the tax will bring in $660 million to $700 million in…

DECATUR, GA–The East Memorial Drive Revitalization Foundation (EMDRF), a nonprofit, volunteer, citizen-run organization, is working closely with the DeKalb County Planning and Sustainability Department and Commissioner Steve Bradshaw to execute the vision of the Memorial Drive Revitalization Plan.   EMDRF’s goal is to collaborate with local businesses, property owners, residents, developers, investors, and elected officials to make East Memorial Drive (from 285 East to I-78 East) a safe, clean and desirable place for all to live, work, and enjoy amusement.   EMDRF, in collaboration with the DeKalb County Planning and Sustainability Department, is hosting a community meet-and-greet event for the…

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