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The Chamblee Police Department (CPD) is investigating a homicide where officers responded to the area of 3160 Chamblee Dunwoody Road in reference to a person stabbed, authorities said in a statement released today (April 1) at 11:09 a.m. A Hispanic male was found in the parking garage with one stab wound. A witness reported seeing the victim fighting with two Hispanic males earlier in the day. The two suspects left the scene and later returned to fight the victim again. The time of the incident is unknown. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. CPD officers presently…

STONE MOUNTAIN — The Rockbridge Coalition will host a virtual town hall meeting on April 6, 6 p.m.    “The community is invited to learn how we can engage with our neighborhood schools to assist in ensuring our children receive the best education. The health of our schools determine the health and prosperity of our community,” said Lance Hammonds, who chairs the coalition. The guest speakers will be Marcia Coward, Family Engagement Manager, DeKalb County School District; Gerald Austin, DTL, Former Deer Creek HOA President;  Ella Davis, Executive Director SDIA-E; and Sean Tartt, Region 3 Superintendent of the…

At approx. 4:15 a.m. this morning (March 31), the DeKalb County PD responded to a person shot call near Pine Mountain Rd. Upon arrival, officers located a vehicle potentially involved near Covington Hwy.  The (adult) male driver fled the area and moments later, crashed the vehicle before fleeing on foot.  After a brief foot pursuit, the male pointed a weapon at officers causing the officers to discharge their firearms fatally wounding him on the scene.  No officers were injured.  During the preliminary investigation, officers discovered a person inside the abandoned vehicle suffering from gunshot wounds. They were transferred to a…

The DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections meeting for the purpose of conducting its normal monthly business will be held on Thursday, April 8, at 4:30 p.m. This meeting will be conducted via teleconference (Zoom). Simultaneous public access to the meeting will be available via livestream on DCTV’s UStream channel https://video.ibm.com/channel/dctv-channel-23. To make a comment, join via Zoom at https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/97184078303  or by phone at 1-888-270-9936 and use conference code 171493. Public comments of two minutes or less may be made live via the teleconference. For those joining the meeting by telephone, please be aware that phone numbers may be displayed…

The Georgia House of Representatives has approved SB 21, restricting powers of the mayor and providing more power and authority to the five members of the city council.  The legislation, sponsored by State Sen. Emanuel Jones, is now headed to the Governor for his signature. The new legislation will it becomes effective on July 1. The House passed the bill 155-5 on March 29. There were 14 “not voting” and 6 excused. The Senate passed the bill 49-0 on March 15. There were 2 “not voting” and 5 excused. Having cleared both the House and the Senate, the…

President Joe Biden signed the PPP Extension Act of 2021 into law today (March 30, extending the Paycheck Protection Program an additional two months to May 31, 2021, and providing an additional 30-day period for the SBA to process applications that are still pending.  Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration, said: “Today, President Biden sent another strong message to America’s more than 30 million small business owners negatively impacted by the pandemic: help is here. By signing the PPP Extension Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act into law, the President is providing additional critical relief…

South DeKalb Y hit hard by dwindling membership, youth programs and partnerships DECATUR—Hoping to halt a possible closure of the South DeKalb Family YMCA, a group of community members and YMCA advisory board members are holding a public protest on Wednesday, March 31, 5 p.m., to keep the facility open. The rally will take place outside the South DeKalb YMCA at 2565 Snapfinger Road in Decatur. “The very idea of closing down a centralized, safe place where families, seniors and young people can congregate as we come out of this year-long pandemic is appalling and a disgrace to…

PRNewswire– Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. announces the North American release of “TWENTY PEARLS,” the official documentary film which chronicles the organization’s history. Narrated by Phylicia Rashād, “TWENTY PEARLS” journeys through 113 provocative years.    Only 40 years past the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, nine Black college women enrolled at Howard University where they organized and built a sisterhood in 1908.  The organization has now grown to more than 300,000 members internationally and has been pivotal in watershed moments that have impacted American history.  Through narration, interviews, and archival assets, viewers will see how Alpha Kappa Alpha impacted the…

  CONYERS—Excel Church will partner with members of the Conyers community on Saturday, April 2, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., to host its “Hope Unleashed” community outreach. Some 200 people from the church and community will be holding signs with messages of hope on Highway 138 to encourage everyone who travels the busy highway ahead of Easter Sunday.   For 15+ years, Excel Church has hosted giveaways, family events and provided resources for residents in the metro metro-  Atlanta area.   “We embrace every opportunity possible to provide a positive, safe and fun environment for families throughout the year. This…

Conyers City Council meetings will now start at 6p.m. beginning with the next regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, April 7. At its March 17 meeting, the Conyers City Council approved an ordinance amending the Conyers Code of Ordinances to change the city council meeting time from 7 p.m. to 6 p.m. The city council meets the first and third Wednesdays of the month at Conyers City Hall, 901 O’Kelly Street, Conyers 30012. Meetings may be canceled due to a lack of agenda items, so citizens are encouraged to visit the event calendar at conyersga.com for the status of meetings. City council…