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L-R: Lithonia City Council member Darold P. Honore, Yandy Smith and Lithonia Mayor Shameka Reynolds ATLANTA—City of Lithonia officials Darold P. Honore and Mayor Shameka Reynolds congratulated Yandy Smith of “Love and Hip Hop Atlanta” on her grand opening of Yelle skincare products at Underground Atlanta, 50 Upper Alabama St. on June 10, 2021. Reynold, said the city plans to honor Smith for her accomplishments, dedication, inspiration, and commitment. Honore, former mayor who now sits on the Lithonia City Council, thanked Smith for allowing the D. Honore Agency to insure her dream. Lithonia is celebrating Juneteenth this month…
Several AME churches in metro Atlanta’s East District are taking the lead this week in hosting Juneteenth celebrations in collaboration with Black Voters Matter. The churches in DeKalb, Rockdale and Gwinnett counties are among 26 houses of worship that comprise the Sixth Episcopal District, which is under the leadership of Bishop Reginald Thomas Jackson, presiding prelate. The churches, which include Antioch AME in Stone Mountain; First St. Paul AME in the city of Lithonia; St. Paul AME in unincorporated Lithonia; and New Bethel AME in unincorporated Lithonia, will be celebrating with music, guest speakers, fun activities for families and will…
United Airlines is offering its loyalty program members the chance to win free flights for a year’s worth of travel, in support of President Biden administration’s national effort to encourage more people to get their COVID-19 vaccination. The deadline to apply for the “Your Shot to Fly” sweepstakes is June 22. The sweepstakes is open to any new or existing MileagePlus® member who uploads their vaccination records to the airline’s mobile app or website between by the deadline to be entered to win a roundtrip flight for two, in any class of service, to anywhere in the world United flies,…
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.