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OCG News Publisher Glenn L. Morgan: “It’s pretty painless.”

Volunteer clinicians for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, DeKalb Board of Health partner to give shots.

A volunteer directs seniors inside the building, where 500 were vaccinated.

Seniors arrive for Round 2 Moderna vaccine at Lou Walker Senior Center in Stonecrest on Feb. 10

Photo coverage By Glenn L. Morgan/OCGNEWS.COM Volunteer clinicians from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. partnered with the DeKalb County Board of Health to administer second doses of the Moderna vaccine to seniors. The vaccine day was held  at the Lou Walker Senior Center in the city of Stonecrest on Feb. 10, 2021. Seniors arrive for Round 2 Moderna vaccine at Lou Walker Senior Center in Stonecrest on Feb. 10 A volunteer directs seniors inside the building, where 500 were vaccinated.  A volunteer clinician for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority administers the vaccine as DeKalb Board of Health Director Sandra…

ATLANTA– Gov. Brian P. Kemp today( Feb. 11) applauded the news that beginning Feb. 12, CVS Pharmacy will begin vaccination appointments at 12 stores across Georgia. “Public-private partnerships have been critical to our vaccination efforts here in Georgia, helping to ensure long-term care facility residents and staff along with those in our priority populations have access to the vaccine,” said Gov. Kemp. “With limited supply and increasing demand, we are working diligently to administer the vaccine to as many Georgians in our Phase 1a+ populations as possible. I am grateful to CVS for their continued partnership in…

DECATUR, GA.– DeKalb County renters and landlords affected financially by the pandemic can apply for relief beginning Friday, Feb. 12. Starting at 9 a.m. tomorrow, tenants and landlords can apply for financial assistance by completing an application at www.dekalbcountyga.gov/renthelp and submitting supporting documents to renthelp@dekalbcountyga.gov. Additionally, renters and landlords can get assistance and more information by calling 404-371-3201 beginning 9 a.m. on Friday. Earlier this week, DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond announced the receipt of a $21 million grant from the Federal Emergency Rental Assistance program and the formation of the DeKalb Tenant-Landlord Assistance Coalition (TLAC) comprised of public and…

DECATUR,GA— DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections (DeKalb VRE) today announced advance voting details for the runoff race expected between Stan Watson, who was leading, and Angela Moore, who was in second place to fill the Georgia House District 90 seat on Election Night, Feb. 9. DeKalb has completed preliminary tabulations for the special election to fill the vacant sea, previously held by long-time lawmaker Pamela Stephenson. DeKalb VRE will complete tabulations after all overseas and provisional ballots are counted. Click here for the unofficial results of the Georgia House District 90 election. Georgia House District 90 includes portions of…

By Mark Brock Athletics Specialist for DCSD Media Relations Despite the Covid-19 recruiting restrictions and scholarships on hold due to the NCAA transfer portal, 43 football players from the DeKalb  County School District (DCSD) inked scholarships during the 2021 college football signing cycle (December/February). This number could increase in the coming weeks as colleges determine scholarship limits for 2021. Currently, 17 states and the District of Columbia are represented as destinations for the signees. State playoff quarterfinalist Cedar Grove led the way with 11 signees that were part of two Class 3A state championship teams in 2018-19.…

Online application to go live Friday, Feb. 12, at 9 a.m.   DECATUR, GA—DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond announced “Help is on the way,” as he rolled out details today (Feb. 9) of the county’s receipt of a $21 million grant from the Federal Emergency Rental Assistance program. Thurmond convened a Tenant-Landlord Assistance Coalition(TLAC) comprised of public and nonprofit partners. The coalition will provide financial relief to DeKalb renters threatened by eviction and landlords facing revenue losses—both due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The pandemic is exacerbating a housing crisis for thousands of DeKalb families and landlords,” said Thurmond. “More and…