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CONYERS, GA—The city of Conyers will hold its Municipal General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 2, for the purpose of electing the mayor and two council members: one council member from District 1 and one council member from District 2, Post 1. The four-year terms for all three elected positions begin on Jan.1, 2022 and end on Dec. 31, 2025. Mayor Vince Evans was the sole candidate qualifying for mayor. Candidates who qualified for District 1 are: Eric Fears and Leslie Lambert. Candidates who qualified for District 2, Post 1 are: Charles Bryant, Jason Cosby, and Josie Giles. Only registered…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—Atlanta Wild Animal Rescue Effort (AWARE) will host Wild Night OutSIDE on Oct. 23, 4 to7 p.m. The event will take place at the Rockdale Art Farm, 4420 Flat Bridge Road, S.W., Stockbridge.  The celebratory bash will feature live music, wildlife ambassadors, and libations – including signature cocktails – and food from the Good Food Truck. All of the funds raised will support AWARE’s work in rescuing and rehabilitating Georgia’s injured and orphaned wildlife. The event is being presented by Intown Ace Hardware and Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance  is also a sponsor. To purchase tickets, visit: awarewildlife.org/wildnightoutside. Located at…

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,…