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ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) has released the application for new and returning providers of Georgia’s Pre-K Program for the 2021-2022 school year. Applications to provide Georgia’s Pre-K Program for the next school year must be received by DECAL by Friday, March 19, 5 p.m. EDT. Georgia’s Pre-K Program is an educational program funded by the Georgia Lottery for Education. The purpose of the program is to prepare children for success in Kindergarten and later school years. Applicants for the Pre-K grant must be a licensed childcare program, local school system, or a…

CONYERS, GA—Associate Probate Court Judge Gary Washington is now the official Judge of the Rockdale County Probate Court. Washington’s appointment on March 1 follows the appointment of Judge Clarence Cuthpert, Jr. to Rockdale County State Court. Washington assumes the duties effective immediately. “I am excited to take this next step in serving my fellow citizens of Rockdale. Our court is already one of the best in the state, as the appointment of Judge Cuthpert to the State Court demonstrates. I look forward to building on what we already have and making it even better for the people who interact…

Stonecrest, GA – Mayor Jason Lary announced today (Feb.28)  that he may be battling a third round of cancer.  The mayor said that he is seeking further treatments and medical opinions and will know more later this week.  The announcement was made during the Stonecrest City Council Retreat, a two-day, virtual event in which the council discussed the city’s vision and future projects. The mayor returned from his second cancer battle in January, two months ahead of his scheduled time.  During a November 2020 meeting, the mayor received approval from the council for medically excused absences from council meetings until…

Black victims who were lynched by white mobs memorialized LITHONIA-GA—The NAACP DeKalb County branch unveiled a historical marker at Kelly Park, located in the heart of the city, on Feb. 24.  Mayor Shameka Reynolds joined the NAACP  for the 1 p.m. ceremony to commemorate the victims of lynchings that took place in Lithonia and others throughout America after Reconstruction was abandoned in 1877. Following the Civil War, white mobs, in resistance to rights mandated for African Americans, terrorized, tortured and lynched thousands of blacks between 1877 and 1950 across America.     “The project is an answer to telling…

Conyers-Rockdale Chamber of Commerce is ready to help you LEARN the ins and outs of the business work and turn your PASSION into a business with the VIRTUAL 2021 ENTREPRENEURIAL ACADEMY Starting Monday, March 22, 2021, this FIVE-WEEK VIRTUAL program offers motivated individuals the essential information needed to START and a RUN a successful business. Conyers-Rockdale Chamber of Commerce VIRTUAL 2021 ENTREPRENEURIAL ACADEMY Starts:  Monday, March 22, 2021 Ends:  Monday, April 19, 2021 Zoom LOGIN:  starts at 6:30 p.m. Zoom LOGOUT:  ends at 8:30 p.m. REGISTER HERE: https://business.conyers-rockdale.com/events/details/entrepreneurial-academy-20476 REGISTER AND PAY NOW – FOR ONLY $79.99 If you wait until…

DECATUR,GA—The DeKalb Human Services Department will host a series of virtual Lunch & Learn webinars for the community, starting March 1, 2021, to provide information that will connect individuals and families to needed services that are available in DeKalb County. Participants will learn about the department’s many community partners as well as the services that they offer during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Nonprofit organizations play a critical role in providing specialized services to the citizens of DeKalb County,” said Damon Scott, director of the DeKalb Human Services Department. “Especially now, I feel it is important to shine the light on the work…

ATLANTA – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced today that a warrant has been issued for the arrest of Tacarra Gant, 26, for one count of Insurance Fraud and one count of Forgery in the 1st Degree. Ms. Gant is wanted in connection with a Henry County Case. “Our Criminal Investigations Division discovered that Ms. Gant initiated a claim with United Services Automobile Association (USAA) on June 4, 2020, for the amount of $89,419,” said Commissioner King. “Ms. Gant reported a burglary and subsequently submitted two Navy Federal Credit Union bank statements, which were found to…

The Stonecrest City Council and Mayor will hold a virtual retreat on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. and will resume on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2:30 p.m., if needed. The Stonecrest City Council and Mayor will hold a virtual retreat on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. and will resume on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2:30 p.m., if needed. Attached to this notice is the agenda.