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Decatur, Clarkston, Tucker Covington, Oxford projects on the list for funding WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced that he has secured $4,929,000 for eight community-funded projects in the 2022 Department of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (LHHS) and the Department of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bills. The inclusion of the funding in the Appropriations Committee draft bill is the first step in the funding process. Johnson said he will continue to fight for this funding as the bill moves to the full Appropriations Committee, consideration on the House Floor, and negotiations with the Senate.…

TUCKER, GA—After a postponement in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Tucker is ready to host the 2021 Manufacturing Day on Aug. 25 at Stone Ridge Event Center, 1750 Stoneridge Drive, Tucker. The event, which takes participants behind the scenes of Tucker’s busy industrial corridors, will feature insights from leaders in local and state business as well as commercial real estate, the Tucker Summit Community Development(CID) announced in its July newsletter. Breakfast will be available during the two panels moderated by Tucker’s mayor, Frank Auman. The first panel will feature local manufacturers sharing their…

Donations boxes placed in City buildings, Conyers Walmart CONYERS, GA—Conyers Police Department, in partnership with Wal- Mart, 1436 Dogwood Drive, is hosting a Back to School Supply Drive starting immediately. “We are grateful for our partnership with Walmart to help Rockdale County students this year,” Police Chief Gene Wilson said. “Walmart has supported us for many years during the holiday season, so co-hosting this new event is a great idea and initiative by Detective Chris Burns during the summertime as well.” Residents will find donation boxes at Conyers Police Department, 1194 Scott Street SE…

Photo caption: Unidentified man with horse, circa 1920s. Photo provided Forkner Collection, DeKalb History Center Archives.   DECATUR, GA – The DeKalb History Center will present a new exhibit, “Avondale Estates: The Haven of Health and Happiness.” The opening reception for DeKalb History Center members only will be held on Aug. 5. The exhibit opens to the public on Friday, Aug. 6. This exhibit dives into the history of Avondale Estates and brings to light details that were forgotten or simply left out of the city’s narrative, according to the news release. Avondale Estates, Georgia, was established in…

ATLANTA, GA—For the July 14 national roll-out of the Child Tax Credit, Congressman Hank Johnson teamed up with local non-profit, Our House, United Way and the IRS to encourage families to be on the lookout for advance monthly payments of the Child Tax Credit of up to $300 per month per child from now through December. “Help is here. Child Tax Credit Monthly Payments will help America’s children and put more money in the pockets of hardworking parents sooner to pay for childcare or put gas in the car so they can go to work…

Lawrenceville, GA., July 19, 2021) – The Gwinnett County Solicitor-General’s Office announces the formation of a new group, “3.16 United Nations of Gwinnett,” to help raise awareness of safety concerns in communities in Gwinnett County. The name of the group, “3.16 United Nations of Gwinnett,” is to commemorate the lives lost in the tragic Atlanta Spa Shootings which took place on the night of March 16, 2021. The 3.16 United Nations of Gwinnett will ensure representation of all diverse communities of Gwinnett County by creating a united front to combat crime and hate in Gwinnett County through…

COVID-19 vaccinations available at three locations   DeKalb County will host a back-to-school food distribution for 3,500 families on Saturday, July 24. DeKalb residents will have the opportunity to receive packages of single-serving grits, juice boxes and cereal for students, along with one 20-pound box of Georgia-grown fruit and vegetables, and a 10-pound package of chicken hindquarters. “Parents should protect themselves and their children from this deadly pandemic by serving healthy food and getting COVID-19 vaccinations,” said DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond. Beginning at 9 a.m., the COVID-19 Care Baskets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served…

Speaker David Ralston Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced he plans to push for $3 million in additional state law enforcement resources to fight crime in Atlanta. Ralston made the announcement during a meeting of the House Committee on Public Safety & Security via Zoom from Savannah, where he is attending the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police Conference. “We cannot allow this spike in violent crime to continue to cast a pall over our capital city,” said Ralston. “I am committed to devoting whatever resources are necessary to bring this crime wave under…

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold a virtual Parks Citizen Advisory Board Committee meeting on Tuesday, July 27, 6 p.m. The meeting to discuss current park improvements and recreation projects will be conducted via Zoom at  https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/83762815668 To join the meeting by phone, dial 888-270-9936, and use conference code 720766. For more information, contact Carol Underwood, administrative coordinator, at 404-371-2927 or cjunderw@dekalbcountyga.gov.