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   Virtual roundtable, scavenger hunt and outdoor events set DECATUR, GA– The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will participate virtually in the Atlanta Science Festival on March 13-27. DeKalb Park Rangers will offer a virtual ranger roundtable and two self-guided programs. The Atlanta Festival is dedicated to bringing people together through the wonder of science and participants will experience over 80 virtual, self-guided and outdoor events to enjoy. DeKalb Park Rangers from the Mason Mill Park and the Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve will conduct a virtual roundtable to discuss opportunities for COVID-safe recreation at…

DECATUR GA. – The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will conduct a board meeting on Thursday, March 18, 2021, 6 p.m. The meeting will be held via Zoom at https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/88137432677 Join by phone at 602-333-0032 or 888-270-9936 and use conference code 171493. Agenda       I.         Adoption of Agenda     II.         Administrative Items A. Approval of Minutes February 11, 2021B. Discussion of Role of Alternate Board MembersC. Discussion of Ethics Administrator PositionD. Discussion of Draft Amended RulesE. Executive Session to Receive Sutton Litigation Status    III.         Ethics CasesA. Recommendations for Dismissal 1. Joel Finegold v. Zachary Williams [Case No. 2019-1]2. George…

ATLANTA, GA— When a family of five Birmingham, Alabama children lost both parents to COVID-19 late last year, the mother’s sister, who has seven children of her own, became their guardian. Christian and Amber Fletcher, co-founders of the Atlanta-based Fletcher Fund for Equality and Education, were moved to lend their support. The Fletcher Fund immediately made donations of full-ride scholarships to each of the oldest three children for the college of their choice. Additionally, the Fletcher Fund donated new furniture to help accommodate the extended family. Christian Fletcher is CEO of LifeBrite Laboratories, which is located in DeKalb County.…

Vaccines expected to open to all Georgia adults in April ATLANTA, GA– Gov. Brian P. Kemp has announced expanded eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations. On March 15, vaccination criteria will expand to include Georgians aged 55 and older and individuals with disabilities and certain medical conditions. “As we have said from the beginning of this pandemic, we will protect the most vulnerable from severe illness, hospitalization and death, and ensure that Georgians can get back to normal as soon as possible,” said Gov. Kemp. “With increased vaccine supply from the federal government, and significant progress made in vaccinating Georgia seniors and other high-risk individuals,…

ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr announced that Georgia, as part of a coalition of 41 Attorneys General, has settled with Retrieval-Masters Creditors Bureau d/b/a American Medical Collection Agency (“AMCA”) resolving a multi-state investigation into the 2019 data breach that exposed the personal information of over 7 million individuals, including 306,826 Georgia residents. According to the settlement, and the personal information of up to 21 million individuals throughout the United States was breached. “With bad actors consistently looking for ways to target personally identifiable information, businesses must institute strict protocols to keep their customer’s confidential information safe,” said Georgia Attorney General…

DECATUR, GA—The DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections will hold a special called meeting on Monday, March 15, at 4:30 p.m. for the purpose of considering certification of the results of the runoff election held on March 9, 2021. 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.…

CONYERS, GA– Chairman Oz Nesbitt, Sr. will deliver the annual State of the County Address virtually on Thursday, March 18, at 3 p.m. on the Rockdale County Official Facebook Page at facebook.com/rockdalegov. The stream also can be viewed on the Rockdale County Website at rockdalecountyga.gov. During the virtual State of the County Address, Nesbitt will discuss the progress Rockdale County has made in 2020, despite the challenges faced with the pandemic and provide his vision for 2021. Presentations also will be heard by Post 1 Commissioner Sherri L. and Post 2 Commissioner Doreen Williams, with an introduction by James Cabe, Chief…

DeKalb County School District (DCSD) has finalized its plan for offering both testing and vaccinations for employees and testing for families. Vaccinations will be available at the Administrative & Instructional Complex for employees only. The District has partnered with DeKalb County Board of Health, Walgreens and Briarcliff Pharmacy to administer the vaccines. Other locations are being considered for a future date. “We are encouraged by the continued partnership with the DeKalb County Board of Health, and our other community partners to provide vaccines and testing,” said DCSD Superintendent Cheryl Watson-Harris. “Our vaccination and testing options provide a service for our employees and…