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The DeKalb County Board of Health is partnering with three community organizations to provide farmers market vouchers through the Healthy Bucks voucher program – the Diabetes “You Can Win” Foundation, Inc., Lithonia Head Start, and the Ruby A. Neeson Diabetes Awareness Foundation, Inc. Healthy Bucks, modeled after a similar program in New York City, offers incentives for community members to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables and participate in nutrition education. Clients will be able to redeem vouchers for bags of produce at any Fresh on DeK: DeKalb Mobile Farmers Market stop during this market season, which begins June 7. Fresh on DeK makes weekly stops throughout the county, providing fresh, affordable produce and food demonstrations. About 71 percent of…

In honor of National Donut Day, tomorrow, June 4, QuikTrip is giving away a free donut to each customer who redeems the reward on the QT mobile app. QT’s assortment of fresh donuts has something for everyone, from the signature Hole Bunches® to traditional glazed and frosted assortments. Prepared to perfection and made fresh every day, QT donuts are available in every store in the pastry case.

SNELLVILLE, GA—The historic black Promised Land community in Gwinnett County is preparing to celebrate the launch of a new, outdoor market featuring small businesses. The Promised Land Open Market will host a kickoff celebration on Saturday, June 12, at Lake Sheryl, 4540 Lee Road S.W., Snellville. An opening ceremony and ribbon cutting begins at 11 a.m. and the market will be held from noon until 5 p.m. Admission and parking are free. “We are inviting everyone to come out and celebrate with us. We want people to come and support small businesses and learn about the history of the…

Company launches new video series answering questions about hurricane-related power outages   ATLANTA –– The 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season is here, and Georgia Power is encouraging its 2.6 million customers to prepare for an expected active Atlantic hurricane season. Forecasters predict a 60% chance of an above-normal season, with the official June 1 start of hurricane season.   Georgia Power has launched a new video series answering some of the questions most often asked by customers. ·       What causes outages during a storm? ·       What happens after a storm? ·       When will my lights be back on? ·       How do…

PEACHTREE CORNERS – Soliant, which provides health care and education staffing services to hospitals and schools around the U.S., will further expand its Gwinnett County operations. The expansion is expected to created 200 new jobs in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, Gov. Brian Kemp announced today (June 3). “Soliant’s expansion in Georgia is a testament to our unmatched workforce, conservative leadership, and world-class business environment,” said Kemp. “I want to thank Soliant for the opportunities they continue to create for hardworking Georgians.” Headquartered in Peachtree Corners, Soliant will employ more than 600 people in Georgia once this expansion…

 “Stonecrest’s woes are simply bumps in the road… It will survive.”   By Kathryn Rice, Ph.D. The Rice Report Stonecrest’s woes have come to light. Several have taken the opportunity to jeer at the concept of forming a city and say, “See, we told you that forming a city was not a good idea.” Nonsense. Why is it that Stonecrest is not a harbinger for what can befall another city in southern DeKalb? Simply put, what happens to one person, one entity, or one city is not a foregone conclusion for what will happen to another. You have…

DECATUR, GA– Final work necessary to complete the replacement of the HVAC system North DeKalb Health Center will keep the facility, located at 3807 Clairmont Rd., NE, in Chamblee, closed on Friday, June 4. The health center will re-open at 8:15 a.m. on Monday, June 7. During this closure, clients scheduled for appointments have been rescheduled for care at other health centers or will be seen upon the center’s re-opening. For more information regarding the Board of Health’s programs and services, visit dekalbhealth.net or call 404-294-3700.

The DeKalb County Sanitation Division is currently experiencing yard trimmings collection delays for some residents in Atlanta, Brookhaven, Doraville, Dunwoody, and Tucker. On Saturday, June 5, residential collection teams will service households affected by this week’s collection delays. Residents are encouraged to keep their yard trimmings at the curb until servicing occurs. The Sanitation Division Said in a news release that it  apologizes for the inconvenience and appreciates residents’ patience as residential collection teams work toward a resolution. For more information on services offered by the Sanitation Division, contact the Customer Care team at 404-294-2900 or sanitation@dekalbcountyga.gov, visit www.dekalbsanitation.com.