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STONECREST, GA—Stonecrest Councilman Jimmy Clanton will face challenger Tara Graves in a runoff for the District 1 seat on Nov. 30. Graves, who is seeking public office for the first time, led Tuesday’s race with 41.94 % (325 votes). Clanton trailed with 37.68% (292 votes), according to unofficial preliminary results released by DeKalb County elections officials. Because neither received more than 50 percent of the vote, a runoff will be held to determine the winner. Clanton, who is seeking a second term in office, was one of three incumbents who faced challengers for their City Council seats.…

Tara Graves headed for runoff with incumbent Clanton Story updated Nov. 3, 2021 at 11:27 a.m. STONECREST, GA—Incumbents Jazzmin Cobble and Tammy Grimes were overwhelmingly re-elected to the Stonecrest City Council on Tuesday, each defeating two challengers in their respective races, according to unofficial results. Meanwhile, Tara Graves appeared headed for a runoff with incumbent Jimmy Clanton, Jr. for the Post 1 City Council seat.  Graves received 41.94 % (325 votes), while Clanton received 37.68% (292 votes), according to final unofficial results released at 1:05 a.m. Wednesay by DeKalb County elections officials. A runoff would take place since neither Graves…

Notice is given that per the agenda attached, the Rockdale Board of Elections will hold a Special Meeting on Friday, November 5, 2021 at 4:30pm.  The purpose of the Special Meeting is to Certify the Election Results from the City of Conyers General Election held on November 2, 2021.   Rockdale Board of Elections Special Meeting   WHEN:           Friday, November 5, 2021   TIME:              4:30pm   WHERE:        IN-PERSON:            BOARD OF ELECTIONS OFFICE                1261 COMMERCIAL DRIVE, SW, SUITE B                                                         CONYERS, GA 30094 – Phone (770) 278-7333 -OR-       VIRTUAL:                  Online Via Zoom – Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7049887949   Meeting ID:…

DECATUR, GA- DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announces a conviction by jury trial in the case against a Stone Mountain, Georgia man accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a young relative. Jurors returned guilty verdicts on Oct. 29 against 34-year-old Zachery Myers on charges of Rape, Child Molestation, and multiple counts of Incest and Aggravated Child Molestation.   The charges against Myers date back to 2016 when the female victim, then 11 years old, was in the Defendant’s care at his Stone Mountain home. According to the investigation, Myers sexually assaulted the child on multiple occasions. When the child returned to…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—Several DeKalb County officials joined the DeKalb NAACP’s “Vaxx & Vote” caravan event on Saturday, Oct. 30, ahead of the Nov. 2 general elections. The caravan traveled to several locations including Rehoboth Baptist Church in Tucker; Stone Mountain Sue Kellogg Library;   City of Lithonia Main Street; and The Mall At Stonecrest. —Photos by Kelly Jordan

CONYERS, GA–Barksdale Elementary’s youngest will be riding on two wheels in no time, thanks to a generous donation from Progressive IMS Outdoors, the nation’s largest motorcycle event, and the nonprofit All Kids Bike. The donation to the Barksdale Elementary School (BES) PE class, worth $5,000, includes 24 Strider bicycles, 24 helmets, an adult teaching bicycle, equipment, a five-year subscription to the Learn-to-Ride curriculum for Pre-K and Kindergarten and more. With Strider bicycles, children learn to balance on two wheels while propelling themselves by their feet. When they are ready to transition, pedals and chains are placed on the…

Link to the Agendas:  Rockdale Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Agenda – Welcome to Rockdale County, Georgia! (rockdalecountyga.gov)   Public Meetings Notification – 2022 Appropriations   The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing relative to the proposed 2022 Appropriations on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. with the regular Work Session to follow after the conclusion of the public hearing. The Board of Commissioners will have the first reading of the 2022 Appropriations Ordinance at their regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. and will have the second reading and adoption of the…

ATLANTA—The Department of City Planning will host Broad Strokes on Broad Street, an art exhibit that will use art and advocacy to combat homelessness in Atlanta. Broad Strokes on Broad Street, which opened today (Nov. 1), will  host an in-person/outdoor panel discussion moderated by homeless advocate Terence Lester, founder of The Dignity Museum, on Nov. 4, 4 p.m., 99 Broad Street SW, Atlanta “Homelessness is an issue that affects the entire community. As public servants, it is our responsibility to look for new and innovative ways to come together to help our  neighbors experiencing homelessness,” said City Planning Commissioner Tim Keane.…

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…