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Voting Session: Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. – VIRTUAL ONLY   Link to Agenda: https://rockdalecountyga.gov/our-government/board-of-commissioners/board-of-commissioners-meeting-agendas/     Zoning Public Hearing: Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. – VIRTUAL ONLY (Attendance is VIRTUAL ONLY, except for those that do not have a virtual option. Any person wishing to be heard at the Zoning Public Hearing is requested to register in advance by contacting the Rockdale County Department of Planning and Development at (770) 278-7100 by Monday February 22, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.)   Voting Session: Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. – VIRTUAL ONLY   For more…

Johnson highlights legislative victories, constituent services DECATUR, GA — Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) released his 116th Congressional Report (2019-2020) this week highlighting his bills that became law, his consumer and criminal justice reform legislation and the excellence in constituent services – mostly focused on COVID-19 relief — that follows through with his promise of “taking care of home first.” You can view the report: https://indd.adobe.com/view/cc90ca29-3bd4-4575-8c48-9e79f63f1d08 The report showcases the Congressman’s continued commitment to constituents through his hundreds of public meetings, Restoration Resources Fair for the previously incarcerated, his work saving the Post Office and his constituent services to help families…

STONECREST—The Stonecrest City Council is having a virtual Special Called meeting on Sunday, Feb. 7, 4 p.m., after confusion prompted the postponement of the Special Called meeting scheduled on Friday, Feb. 5. The date and time for Sunday’s meeting are not a mistake. The virtual meeting is now scheduled on the same day as the 2021 Super Bowl LV, where festivities traditionally begin a couple of hours ahead of the big football game, which is set for 6:30 p.m. ET between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs. The city’s special called meeting was rescheduled to Sunday…

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This serves as a notice of a Special Called Meeting on February 7th, 2021 @4pm with the following agenda/notice attached. The public can access the live stream of the meeting at Facebook Live, Rob Turner for Councilman. Special Called Meeting Agenda 1. 2nd read and adoption of the proposed gas station moratorium 2. Approve the updated Purchasing Policy and designate a Purchasing Agent 3. Investigative inquiry and action related to the program administration of the CARES Act Relief Fund 4.  Stonecrest Convention and Visitors Bureau 5. Stonecrest Development Authority 6. Contract Management 7. Contract Amendment  8. Legal Services-Assistant City Attorney and…

ATLANTA – State Rep. Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia) is encouraging citizens to “Go Red for Women” by wearing red on Thursday, Feb. 4. “Go Red for Women” Day is celebrated by the American Heart Association (AHA) and is designated to increase women’s awareness and research about cardiovascular health. Carter will host a virtual lunch event to learn about “Go Red for Women” Day on  Feb. 5, at 11:30 a.m. To join the virtual event, please contact doreen.carter@house.ga.gov. “Heart disease is the leading cause of death for African American and white women in the U.S., and the CDC has reported that one…

There is a special called meeting scheduled on February 5, 2021 at 6pm. Please see agenda and packet attached. Public Access: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp3rYzHzhZvd9Y7Ruf1O6kg

DECATUR, GA– Due to staffing challenges, the DeKalb County Board of Health has cancelled all scheduled COVID-19 testing appointments at its Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church testing site, located at 1879 Glenwood Ave., SE, Atlanta. Those individuals who had appointments scheduled have been notified and provided options to reschedule or register for testing at another location, including testing sites in neighboring counties. Appointments and registration for COVID-19 testing are required and available online. To ensure testing resources are available for individuals who have pre-registered for testing on their scheduled date and time, pre-registrations will be verified to ensure that the…

ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr today warned Georgians that scammers have been trying to exploit the vaccine rollout by calling, texting or emailing consumers asking for payment for the promise of getting the vaccine, scheduling an appointment or getting on the waiting list. “Sadly, during this time of heightened emotions, scammers are once again trying to make a buck by capitalizing on people’s health concerns,” says Attorney General Carr. “It is critically important that Georgians remember that the Covid-19 vaccine is free for everyone, and there is no registration fee.” The Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division offers the…

STONECREST, GA—The King’s Table, a ministry launched last year by New Birth Missionary Baptist Church to curb household food insecurity, will host its first free food distribution of the year on Saturday, Feb. 6, at 10 a.m. The Stonecrest ministry is also partnering to provide free drive-thru COVID-19 testing as households wait on vaccines and continue to grapple with impacts caused by the global pandemic. On Saturday, more than 100 volunteers will support The King’s Table in providing the meal boxes comprised of fresh fruits, produce and protein. The drive-through distribution will be held at New Birth, 6400 Woodrow Road.…