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By Andrew Chamblin III, Financial Advisor Retirement marks the end of a chapter in your career and the start of a new lifestyle. This unique transition can bring a myriad of emotions, most commonly ones of excitement and apprehension. If you’re pondering retiring in the next year or so, here are five tips to help you transition smoothly. Know the transition could take weeks – or months. You likely spent decades forming a routine around your work schedule. Establishing your new normal of volunteer work, an encore career or helping family will take time. If you are married,…

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DECATUR, GA- DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced a conviction by jury trial in the murder case against a Lithonia woman accused of killing her husband.   Jurors returned guilty verdicts on Oct. 2 against 48-year-old Aimee Heyward on charges of Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, Cruelty to Children in the First Degree and Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Felony in connection with the shooting death of 49-year-old Bruce Heyward.   Police were called to the couple’s Edenberry Way home in Lithonia on Feb. 25, 2019 following reports of a ‘person shot.’ Bruce Heyward was discovered…

DECATUR, GA—DeKalb County Police Department is proud to announce it has teamed up with local faith leaders for the 2021 National Faith & Blue Weekend.   The National Faith & Blue Weekend, which has been called the “largest and most collaborative police community outreach project in American history,” aims to strengthen neighborhoods through two key pillars of the community – houses of worship and law enforcement.   “This is a great opportunity to work along with our faith-based organizations to show our dedication and commitment to the citizens and the community we serve,” Chief Mirtha V. Ramos said.   This…

DECATUR, GA– It’s time to get outside and get –while being safe. On Saturday, Oct. 16, the DeKalb County Board of Health will host  “A Day at the Park” to promote park participation and physical activity. The event will be held at N.H. Scott Park, 2230 Tilson Road, Decatur from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The first 100 people to attend the event and complete a short survey on park participation and physical activity will receive a $10 gift card via email. The Board of Health will provide no-cost, voluntary COVID-19 vaccines via its mobile wellness clinic. Health officials are…

The Gwinnett Police Department will partner with local faith communities to participate in National Faith and Blue Weekend, a nationwide effort created to break down biases through outreach among law enforcement and the communities they serve. Gwinnett Police will participate in seven faith-based events on Friday, Oct. 8, including: Community Painting Event: West Precinct and Iglesia Pentecostes Cristo Vive, 2624 Weaver Way, Atlanta, 9 a.m. to noon Prayer Service: South Precinct and St. Matthews Episcopal Church, 2180 Stone Drive SW, Lilburn, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Block Party: North Precinct and Buford Church of God, located at 4800 South Lee Street,…

Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner Tiffany P. Porter reminds homeowners that 2021 property tax bills are due Oct. 15. Taxpayers may pay their bills online from any internet-connected device at www.GwinnettTaxCommissioner.com/pay. Taxpayers who pay online with debit or credit cards with incur no added convenience fees while federal grant funds last to cover the costs. The fees are available until they are exhausted or on midnight Oct. 15, whichever comes first. Ways to pay include: Online via e-check: simple, secure and incurs no added convenience fee. A step-by-step instructional video is available here:https://vimeo.com/601291921. Online via debit or credit card with no…

A Rockdale County Sheriff’s deputy has been arrested  after it was discovered that she was in possession of marijuana while on duty, a spokesperson for the Sheriff’s Office said today. Deputy Shadrika Burney was arrested on Tuesday (Oct. 5).  Her charges include Violation of Oath by public officer, crossing the guard lines while in possession of marijuana, and possession of marijuana, said Public Information Officer Kyana Jackson.  She is currently placed on administrative leave at this time. The Sheriff’s Office will provide more information as it becomes available, Jackson said.