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WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), a senior member of the House Judiciary Committee, pressed FBI Director Christopher Wray for answers around gun violence, the murders in March 2021 of eight people – six of whom were Asian-American women in Atlanta – and on how the Bureau is combatting the rise of domestic terrorism, including white supremacists. Below is a transcript and video link of the exchange. VIDEO: Rep. Johnson Questions FBI Director Wray in Judiciary Hearing: HERE Mr. Johnson: Director Wray, I want to thank you for appearing before us today and for your service to the nation.…

BROOKHAVEN, GA—After taking a year off due to the pandemic, Brookhaven Food Truck Roundup returns to Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road, on June 16, 6-9 p.m., and continues every Wednesday through Oct. 27. For the second year, the food trucks will be in their new location at the north end of the park near the Blackburn Pavilion, bordering the playground. “We welcome the return of one of our most popular events,” said Parks and Recreation Director Brian Borden. “This Wednesday night tradition is a great way to enjoy what Blackburn Park has to offer.” The weekly event will feature…

CONYERS— Nineteen-year-old Montriel Harris is currently wanted by the Conyers Police Department.  Felony charges include Home Invasion and Aggravated Assaul at the Froest Villas subdivision in Conyers . Tipsters will remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers 404 577-TIPS or visiting www.crimestoppersatlanta.org.

The 2021 season for the Brookhaven Farmers Market, 1375 Fernwood Circle, N.E., runs March 20 – Nov. 20. The market is open on Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon, rain or shine. Visit a variety of vendors—from  farmers selling Georgia peaches and pecans, fresh produce, eggs and honey, to bakers selling homemade pot pies, cookies and macarons. There’s even  a Cajun market that offers sausages,  and a vendor offering plant-based and fresh foods. Check out the  pet foods! The market is open with precautions in place. Click here for more information.

BROOKHAVEN, GA – Cool off and relax at Brookhaven Parks & Recreation’s first Dive-In Movie of the season at Murphey Candler Park pool on Saturday, June 12, at 8:45 p.m. with a showing of Coco. Released in 201­7 and rated PG, Coco is an animated Disney/Pixar movie about a boy who is transported to the Land of the Dead and seeks the help of his late great-great-grandfather to return to his family. “We invite everyone to come out and cool off in the pool while enjoying ‘Coco’ under the stars,” said Parks & Recreation Director Brian Borden. Admission is free…

COVID-19 vaccines will be offered at celebration   DECATUR, GA—DeKalb County will commemorate Juneteenth, the ending of slavery in the United States, on Friday, June 18, with a public event at the City of Decatur bandstand beginning at 11 a.m. This will be the first time Juneteenth will be observed as an official county holiday. A COVID-19 mobile vaccine unit will be onsite to offer vaccinations.  Juneteenth is traditionally celebrated in the United States on June 19 each year. Since the holiday falls on Saturday this year, county administrative offices will observe the paid holiday on June 18. “I am…

Photos by Darold Honore LITHONIA, GA — DeKalb County Police Department held a graduation for 25 police recruits today (June 11) at the Lithonia City Park & Amphitheater. The graduates (Class 125) completed 24 weeks of intense training, in addition to learning DeKalb County Government protocols. DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond, Public Safety Director Joseph “Jack” Lumpkin and Police Chief Mirtha V. Ramos participated in the ceremony.                       

The City of Stonecrest’s Acting City Manager, Janice Allen Jackson, and Deputy City Manager, Jim Nichols would like to invite you to our next; Virtual City Council Work Session Meeting – Monday June 14, 2021, at 7 p.m. EST.

The City of Stonecrest’s Acting City Manager, Janice Allen Jackson, and Deputy City Manager, Jim Nichols would like to invite you to our next  Virtual Special Called City Council Meeting – Monday June 14, 2021, at 6 p.m. EST. The agenda is below:

DECATUR, GA—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) DeKalb County branch is celebrating the Juneteenth holiday with organizations in DeKalb County at six different locations. Branch members plan to join celebrations at  three AME churches as well as three cities that are hosting Juneteenth events: City of Decatur City of Clarkston City of Stone Mountain Antioch AME Church New Birth Missionary Baptist Church St. Paul AME Worship Center St. Philip AME Church NAACP DeKalb President Teresa Hardy said there has been a groundswell of support in DeKalb for this year’s holiday and people are excited about. Participating.…