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ATLANTA — The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), administered by the local Community Action Agency (CAA) throughout Georgia with funding provided by the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services, will be available beginning Nov. 1, 2021. The federally-funded program assists low-income elderly and disabled Georgians with heating bills through direct payments to home energy suppliers. Beginning today, residents aged 65 and older or those who are medically homebound can apply for assistance through the Division’s LIHEAP. All other eligible residents may apply for assistance the following month, beginning on Dec. 1. DATE WHO CAN APPLY…

DECATUR, GA–DeKalb County voters are encouraged to familiarize themselves with their voting options as the Nov. 2 General/Special Municipal Election approaches. Here are 10 important reminders: Before heading to the polls on Election Day, voters are encouraged to verify their precinct location at www.DeKalbVotes.com. There were six precinct changes this year: Previous Polling Location New Polling Location Chamblee Civic Center 3540 Broad Street Chamblee 30341 Chamblee Public Safety/Municipal Court 4445 Buford Highway NE Chamblee 30341 Doraville City Hall 3725 Park Avenue Doraville 30340 Doraville Civic Center 377- Central Ave. Doraville 30340 Rock of Ages Lutheran Church 5135 Memorial…

The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners is hosting the Rockdale County Vaccine Gift Card Giveaway Event on Saturday, Nov. 6, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Rockdale County Health Department, 985 Taylor St. SW, Conyers, GA 30012. The event is being held to encourage Rockdale County residents to be vaccinated and protected The vaccination incentive program is made possible through the American Relief Plan Act funding with support from the Rockdale County Health Department, community organizations and other local public officials. The event is open for those who are ages 12 and over. Each resident 18…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA – Rockdale County’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting returns on Saturday, Dec. 4, 6 p.m., at the Historic Rockdale County Courthouse. Rockdale County officials will kick off the holiday season with the lighting of the Christmas tree for the first time since the pandemic. The evening will feature family-friendly activities, a performance by Rockdale County resident and entertainer Joya Bravo, and an appearance by Santa Claus, who will illuminate the Christmas tree. The event is free and open to the public. “We are super excited to hold the 2021 Holiday Christmas Tree Lighting this year at…

DECATUR, GA – The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 23-year-old member of the agency’s jail operations staff. Decatur resident Keontey Damond Brown is accused of Violation of Oath of Office, Going Inside of Guardlines, and Sexual Contact by Employee or Agent in the First Degree, all felonies.  According to arrest warrants, Brown allegedly brought contraband to an inmate and engaged in verbal and physical sexual contact with an inmate while working as a detention officer.  Brown’s employment with the sheriff’s office has been terminated. He was hired in July 2021, officials said.  Brown was taken into custody on…

DECATUR, GA—The DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections will conduct its normal monthly business meeting on Monday, Nov. 8. The meeting will be conducted via teleconference (Zoom). Simultaneous public access to the meeting will be available via livestream on DCTV’s UStream channel at https://video.ibm.com/channel/dctv-channel-23. To make a public comment, join via Zoom: https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/97184078303 or dial in via phone toll free at 888-270-9936 and use conference code: 171493. Public comments of two minutes or less may be made live via the teleconference. For those joining the meeting by telephone, please be aware that your phone number may be…

DeKalb County Tax Commissioner Irvin J. Johnson reminds property owners, including Atlanta-DeKalb property owners, of the final Nov. 15 installment deadline. Payments can be made online at DeKalbTax.org; additional payment methods include drop box, mail or by phone. “We strongly encourage taxpayers to plan ahead and make payments before the November 15 deadline,” said Johnson. “Customers sending payments by mail are urged to mail early due to the USPS new service standard changes affecting delivery times for first-class mail. To avoid delays, customers can pay online, by phone or drop box.” To accommodate customers paying their property tax bills at…

Crews to replace 160 linear feet of aging water pipe   DECATUR, GA– On Nov. 3, a portion of the northbound lane along Briarcliff Road, crossing North Druid Hills Road between QuikTrip and Chick-fil-A, will be closed Monday-Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crews will work to replace 160 linear feet of ductile-iron water pipe. Eastbound traffic on North Druid Hills Road will also be impacted by this closure on Briarcliff Road. This section of Briarcliff Road will reopen on Saturday, Nov. 13. The DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management has initiated this construction project to…