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CHAMBLEE, GA—Two people are dead after an early morning domestic violence incident that happened today (Sept. 22) in Chamblee. A Chamblee police officer fatally shot a man who was attacking a woman with a knife when police responded to the call at 6:30 a.m. at the Chamblee Heights Apartments, 136 Wiggins Way, authorities said. Investigators said. Both, the suspect and the woman, died at the scene, authorities said. Officers identified the suspect as Irlin Paz, age 40, of Chamble. Paz was actively attacking the woman when police arrived and immediately intervened, authorities said. At least one officer discharged his firearm,…

Gwinnett County is celebrating the contributions of its Hispanic and Latino communities during Hispanic Latino Heritage Month, which runs through Oct. 15. The festivities include a Heritage Night celebration on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 6 p.m., at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville. Registration is required for this event, which will feature food, music, and a proclamation from the Board of Commissioners recognizing Hispanic Latino Heritage Month in Gwinnett County. RSVP on Eventbrite by Thursday, Sept. 28. Guests will be required to wear masks during the celebration.

The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is launching a mobile classroom equipped with resources, supplies and staff  to travel to marginalized communities. District officials say the Mobile Impact Learning Hub, which was launched today(Sept. 22), is designed to remove barriers of getting to a school campus for students and adults who don’t have access to transportation or have linguistic challenges. The bus will be equipped with a library, computers, internet access, desks, and study nooks that will be open free of charge to students and their families.  The bus will go out in the daytime for students who are participating…

ATLANTA –A group of Georgia legislators are speaking out about reports of U.S. border patrol agents allegedly using horse whips and cages to round up Haitian migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. Thousands of Haitians and other migrants have converged on the border of Del Rio, Texas and other communities in hopes of crossing into the U.S. to seek asylum. Many of them trudging in the heat carrying  supplies and children. State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Rhonda Burnough (D-Burnough), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Sandra Scott (D-Rex) blasted the mistreatment of migrants, calling on Congress to take swift action. “Border patrol…

DECATUR, GA– The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs is accepting registrations for its Fall Break mini camp program. The camp is open to ages 5 -15 and will be held 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Oct. 7, 8 and 11, when the DeKalb County School District will be closed. The fee is $10 per day. All participants must bring breakfast, lunch and a snack. Park staff will meet campers outside all recreation centers for curbside drop-off and pickup. Parents will not be allowed to enter the facility during operating hours. All campers are required to be…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—The DeKalb County Police Department (DKPD) is seeking the public’s help in locating the man pictured. The suspect is wanted for the April 5, 2021 murder of Victor Adu, 25. On that afternoon, the victim and the suspect were in a physical altercation in the 2300 block of Peachwood Circle N.E. The victim died the next day from head trauma suffered in the fight. Anyone who knows the whereabouts of the man pictured is urged to call homicide detectives at 770-724-7850 or Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS.

All local Sprouts Farmers Market stores are hiring and are hosting a two-day hiring event with walk-in interviews on Friday, Sept. 24, and Saturday, Sept. 25, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. To find a list of store locations near you, visit sprouts.com/stores. The healthy grocery store is looking for team members across the store, from cashiers, clerks and management positions. Sprouts said it offers competitive pay, a fun and rewarding work environment, growth opportunities and team member perks – including in-store discounts. Those interested in growing a career with Sprouts can view open positions at sprouts.com/careers, or by texting “sprouts” to 98199.

ATLANTA – Members of the Georgia House Democratic Caucus Committee on Crisis in Prisons, co-chaired by State Representatives Josh McLaurin (D-Sandy Springs) and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta), will hold a hearing on Thursday, Sept. 23, 1 p.m., Room 132 of the State Capitol. Due to space constraints, in-person attendance will be limited to members of the media, state officials and pre-approved witnesses. All other attendees may participate in the meeting virtually via Zoom; for Zoom access, please click here. This GHDC committee will hear testimony about life-threatening conditions in Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) facilities. The committee has invited formerly incarcerated…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners has amended the county government’s nondiscrimination policy to protect county employees’ ancestry, family status, immigration status and even homeless status. The changes take effect Nov. 1. “Discrimination takes many different forms and it’s important for Gwinnett County to take the lead in identifying and eliminating them,” said Chairwoman Nicole Hendrickson. “People need to know we apply the Gwinnett Standard to our organization as well as to our employment opportunities.” The amendment also draws inspiration from the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act. The CROWN Act ensures that…