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Christopher Leonard Martin Chamblee Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened around 5:38 a.m. today (May 22)at the Bedford  Park Apartments. Police responded to the shooting and found a female victim who was shot inside her apartment. She was transported to the hospital where she was pronounced deceased. The cell phone of the victim and her husband were stolen, authorities said in a news release. Chamblee Police investigators were able to obtain a partial description of the suspect and vehicle. Using this information, coupled with location services on the stolen cell phones and information from the the City’s License…

Rockdale County Sheriff’s deputies on Friday(May 21) released the identities of  the man and woman who were found shot to death in a car on a rural road in Conyers. The victims were identified as  Miykel Blackburn and Trevia Ways, who were both 22 years old.  They were shot multiple times and discovered in a car on a remote driveway leading to a home on Bruce Road on Thursday(May 20) around 1:40 p.m., authorities said. Earl Moat, the homeowner where the car was found, told WSB-TV that he noticed a car in his driveway when he was on his way…

CONYERS—The Children’s Department of the Conyers-Rockdale (Nancy Guinn Memorial) Library will temporarily be unavailable to the public Monday, May 24, through Saturday, May 29, as it migrates to its new location. Library patrons can continue to place holds on items through the online catalog and pick them up in-house or use the curbside holds pickup service. Adults Services will remain open, and the library’s digital collection is still accessible. The library will be closed on Monday, May 31, in observance of Memorial Day. Please save the date: Friday, June 11, 2-4 p.m. The library will kick off “Tails and Tales”…

DECATUR, GA—DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson will host a free COVID-19 vaccination event on Monday, May 24, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., in the JenCare parking, 2124 Candler Road, Decatur. This event will be held in partnership with the DeKalb County Board of Health, the DeKalb Human Services Department and JenCare Senior Medical Center. “We are starting to experience a slower response rate with people getting the COVID-19 vaccine,” Commissioner Johnson said. “Therefore, we want to remove any obstacles and take the resources to the people for anyone that wants to be vaccinated–no appointment needed.” The DeKalb Mobile Wellness Clinic…

Photos provided by Ken Woodmansee. LITHONIA—This week, U.S. Navy leadership held a recruiting event at Lithonia High School in search of high-ability students who have what it takes to excel in high-demand fields, such as nuclear engineering, cryptology, and IT. The Navy shared information about its $180,000 ROTC Scholarship Program, which pays full college tuition for students with exceptional academic and leadership credentials. “In uncertain times, it is important for high school students to understand that a Navy career offers an exceptional way forward,” said Commander DJ Jackson, Deputy Director, Navy Outreach and Diversity The main attraction…

On Thursday, May 27, at 8 p.m. ET, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) is hosting a Congressional Black Caucus event to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Massacre — when a mob of white residents set fire to “Black Wall Street” on May 31 and June 1, 1921. Hundreds of Black-owned businesses and homes in the Greenwood district of Tulsa, Oklahoma, were destroyed and an estimated 300 Black residents were murdered. More than 10,000 Black residents left homeless. “Remembering the Greenwood Massacre: 100 Years from Tulsa to the Insurrection — Reconciliation, Restoration & Reparations” will be a Zoom to Facebook…

In observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 31, garbage, recyclable materials and yard trimmings collection for residential customers will run one day late as follows: Monday, May 31 – Memorial Day observed. No sanitation collection service. Tuesday, June 1 – Residential customers whose regularly scheduled collection day is Monday, May 31, will be serviced on Tuesday, June 1.  Wednesday, June 2 – Residential customers whose regularly scheduled collection day is Tuesday, June 1, will be serviced on Wednesday, June 2. Thursday, June 3 – Residential customers whose regularly scheduled collection day is Wednesday, June 2, will be serviced on…

DECATUR, GA—DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson will host DeKalb County South Precinct Police Meetups each Saturday starting May 22 through June 26.  The meetups will begin at 2 p.m.     “I believe in cultivating and building strong relationships between our community and police,” Commissioner Johnson said. “This is why police meetups like these are so important for everyone to know we must all work together to make our communities what we want them to be currently and in the future.” The officers will meet for their roll calls in the different communities throughout District 3 to further demonstrate their level…

DECATUR, GA ––DeKalb County Sheriff Melody M. Maddox announced today May 20) that 35 warrants were cleared during this week’s Project Safe Home targeting those wanted on misdemeanor domestic violence offenses.  The operation is among the most dangerous jobs in law enforcement, as the process involves locating individuals and taking them into custody for such offenses as Battery, Assault, Stalking, Criminal Trespass, Family Violence Battery, and Cruelty to Children. Those arrested this week, Maddox said, were all taken into custody without incident. DeKalb’s Project Safe Home was initiated last May as a two-day operation when there were noticeable increases in…

Pictured, left to right: Development Authority of Rockdale County Board Vice Chair Dr. Steve Boyle, RCA Manufacturing Instructor Jesse Smith, RCA CEO Bennett McCumber, Conyers-Rockdale Chamber of Commerce Vice President Katy Zahradnik, with the Glowforge Pro CNC laser cutter engraver purchased with the first part of the 10-year donation from the Development Authority. CONYERS, GA– Rockdale Career Academy (RCA), a college and career academy in Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS), was recently awarded a $50,000 grant from the Development Authority of Rockdale County. The Development Authority is giving RCA $5,000 a year for the next 10 years as part of the…