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Rep. Hank Johnson announced today(April 15) that FEMA is accepting applications for funeral assistance for Georgians who have lost loved ones to COVID-19. Johnson, who represents Georgia’s Fourth Congressional District,  helped pass the funeral assistance program as part of President Biden’s American Rescue Plan and held a virtual teach in on April 7 to educate constituents on this and other relief provided in the law. Georgianswho paid for funeral expenses after January 20, 2020, for an individual whose death may have been caused by or was likely the result of COVID-19 can apply for up to $9,000 of assistance per funeral through FEMA’s…

STONECREST—Willie “Willa” Moss celebrated her 100th birthday in pandemic style–wearing a mask and seated in a wheelchair on her porch flanked by masked family members and friends. A drum line and  dancers serenaded the District 5 resident who became a centenarian on April 14. Moss’ daughter, Dr. Felicia Mayfield, hosted the event.   Stonecrest Councilmember Tammy Grimes, who represents residents in District 5, shared in the celebration and presented Moss with a proclamation signed by the Mayor Jason Lary. The proclamation capsules of Moss’ life, declaring April 14, 2021 as “Willa L. Moss Day:” “Whereas, Willa Moss was…

The following statement was released today(April 15) by four members of the Stonecrest City Council, who approved the motion. Councilmember Jimmy Clanton abstained from voting on the motion during the April 12 City Council meeting because his name was mentioned in the report.

CONYERS, GA—The Taste of Spring Festival and Conyers Car Show will be held in Olde Town Conyers on Saturday, May 1, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 60 arts and crafts exhibitors and food vendors will line the streets of the historic district while the Conyers Car Show, sponsored by Redline Event Productions, will take place on Railroad Street. Entertainment from local performers will be featured on the stage at the Conyers Depot throughout the day. The Children’s Business Fair presented by High Achievers Education Center will take place at the Olde Town Pavilion at Randal S. Mills…

The ockdale County Board of Commissioners meetings will return to in-person meetings as indicated by the schedule below. Rockdale County will continue to stream these meetings live via the county’s website and social media outlets. Rockdale County Board of Commissioners Meeting Schedule Work Session: Tuesday, April 20, 7 p.m. –Auditorium,  903 Main Street, Conyers Zoning Public Hearing: Tuesday, April 27, 9 a.m. –Auditorium, 903 Main Street, Conyers Voting Session: Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 10 a.m. –Auditorium, 903 Main Street, Conyers Work Session: Tuesday, May 4,10 a.m. –Auditorium, 903 Main Street, Conyers Voting Session: Tuesday, May 11,10 a.m. –Auditorium,…

CONYERS, GA–  This year, seven students from Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) have been selected to attend the 2021 Georgia Governor’s Honors Program (GHP) hosted at Berry College in Rome, Georgia this summer. The students selected are: Laura Goldgar (Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology), Mathematics. Leigh Whitlock (Heritage High School), Communicative Arts. Madison Jackson (Rockdale County High School), Communicative Arts. Morgan Gill (RMSST), Communicative Arts. MyTien Huynh (RMSST), Science – Chemistry. Nylah Ductan (RMSST), Agricultural Research, Biotechnology, and Science. Stewart Oser (RMSST), Mathematics. RCPS Superintendent Terry Oatts said, “Congratulations are in order for seven remarkable students…

Additional parking areas designated    STONECREST, GA– The Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance, in partnership with DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs, urges bicyclists to park at some of the less-crowded trailheads in the National Heritage Area for the best biking experience. With springtime bringing bicyclists and hikers to enjoy the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area’s over 34 miles of contiguous paved trail, the most popular trailheads have become overcrowded on busy weekends. A little farther away from the trailheads at the base of Arabia Mountain, free parking is available and the trails are wide-open for…

Starting Monday, April 19, DeKalb County Public Library will begin offering one-hour appointments available for computer use. Prior to entry, each patron must submit to a temperature screening and proper face coverings will be required. The number of available computers will vary by size of branch and the ability to maintain social distancing between terminals. Staff assistance for patrons using computers will be limited. Patrons can get 10 printouts for free during each visit. Appointments for book browsing will be available starting Monday, May 3. For more information, visit www.dekalblibrary.org

Gwinnett Parks and Recreation is hiring part-time and seasonal lifeguards and waiving training fees for applicants ages 16 and older. The lifeguard training available to ages 15 and older requires passing a prerequisite swim test. Trainees then must complete and pass the 27-hour blended online and in-person training and written exam to receive their two-year American Red Cross certification. A $101 Gwinnett resident or $121 non-Gwinnett resident fee applies to those who do not become lifeguards with Gwinnett Parks and Recreation. The part-time and seasonal lifeguard position starts at $9.27 per hour and includes benefits such as flexible hours and…

Schedule based on residents’ designated sanitation service day   The DeKalb County Sanitation Division will offer free residential bulky item curbside collection from Friday, May 7, through Saturday, May 29. Residents within the Sanitation Division’s service area will have an opportunity to place bulky items, including furniture and appliances, curbside for collection. Servicing will occur once per household, and collection schedules are based on residents’ designated sanitation service day as follows: For customers whose regularly scheduled collection day is Monday, servicing will begin on Friday, May 7, and end on Saturday, May 8. To prevent collection delays, items…