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Early Voting turnout for Wednesday, October 13, 2021 for the upcoming November 2, 2021 Conyers General ElectionA As of 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 13, 2021 UNOFFICIAL COUNT IN-PERSON VOTING & ABSENTEE BY MAIL BALLOTS ISSUED (9,666 Eligible Active Voters) 14 Early Voting Days Remain VOTE CENTER       TOTAL VOTING IN-PERSON 13 MAIL BALLOTS ISSUED 13 TOTAL       26 MAIL BALLOTS RECEIVED FOR COUNTING       0 %MAIL BALLOTS RETURNED       0%     EARLY VOTING IS LOCATED AT BOARD OF ELECTIONS OFFICE 1261 COMMERCIAL DRIVE, SW, SUITE…

Gwinnett County Solicitor-General Brian Whiteside will host a crime prevention safety event titled“Driving While Black.” The session will take place this Sunday, Oct. 17, 1:30 until 3 p.m. at Rhodes Jordan Park, 100 E. Crogan St., Lawrenceville, in the Stanley R. Gunter Pavilion #3. During the event, Whiteside also will discuss 2nd Amendment rights, self-defense and survival tactics when face-to-face with a violent offender.  Residents are encouraged to attend and ask questions or express their concerns.

CONYERS, GA– Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) scores increased on the American College Test (ACT), according to results recently released by the Georgia Department of Education for Class of 2021 graduates. RCPS had an overall ACT composite score of 20.8, an increase over last year’s score of 19.6 and above the national average of 20.3.  The state average increased to 22.6. There was a total of 160 students who took the ACT.  These scores are the most recent results from the 2021 graduates who took the ACT as sophomores, juniors, or seniors. The ACT is a national college admissions exam,…

A copy of the proposed 2022 Operating and Capital Project Budget for the City of Stonecrest will be available for review on Monday, October 25, 2021.     A public hearing on the proposed budget will be held via Zoom on Monday, November 8, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.  A link to the meeting will be posted on the City’s website at www.stonecrestga.gov.   Any persons wishing to be heard on the budget may appear and be heard.     The City Council will adopt the budget on Monday, November 22, 2021.  The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will…

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STONECREST– Stonecrest Resorts, LLC, a real estate company created to repurpose vacant real estate at the Mall at Stonecrest, announced today the closing on the sale of the former Sears building located at the Mall at Stonecrest, for approximately $2.1 million. The 15.1-acre parcel, which includes two buildings totaling 142,000 square feet, was purchased from the city of Stonecrest Urban Redevelopment Authority in a sale that closed yesterday. Vaughn Irons, principal for Stonecrest Resorts and developer for the project, stated, “We are pleased to announce the completion of the transaction with the city of Stonecrest. The sale of…

BROOKHAVEN, GA— The City of Brookhaven’s popular Paint the Park event returns to Blackburn Park after being held virtually last year due to COVID-19. Artists of all ages and skill levels are invited to use the changing fall colors of the park as inspiration on Sunday, Oct. 24, 1 o 4 p.m. The free event takes place at the pavilion near Ashford Dunwoody Road. To illustrate the importance of civic art, completed pieces will be displayed throughout the afternoon. “I’m so excited that Paint the Park returns home to Blackburn Park this year,” said District 1 Councilwoman Linley Jones. “This…

ATLANTA— Clarence Dean Alford, a former member of the Board of Regents representing Georgia’s 4th Congressional District, has pleaded guilty to Racketeering, the Office of the Attorney General announced. Chief Superior Court Judge Robert F. Mumford sentenced the Alford to 15 years.  He will serve 8 years in prison and spend the remainder on probation.  As a condition of his probation, Alford may not conduct any business with the State, the Attorney General’s Office said. “I applaud the work of the Prosecution Division,” said Chief Deputy Attorney General Wright Banks. “Our office is committed to prosecuting those who perpetrate fraud on…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—Advance voting for the Nov. 2 municipal and special elections began today and ends on Oct. 29. Designated polling precincts will be open during the week on Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday advance voting days are Oct. 16 and Oct. 23, 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Sunday     advance voting days are Oct. 17 and Oct. 24, noon until 5 p.m. Drop boxes are under 24-hour surveillance inside designated advance voting locations and are only available during advance voting hours. For more information, visit www.DeKalbVotes.com or call 404-298-4020. DeKalb County’s Board of Registration…