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ATLANTA – Today (Nov. 3), Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced recent additions to the Kemp Administration’s senior leadership team. Following the announcement of former Isakson aide Trey Kilpatrick as his Chief of Staff, Governor Kemp has named Caylee Noggle, who served as interim Chief of Staff before Kilpatrick entered the role, as Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations. Bert Brantley, former Chief Operating Officer for the Georgia Department of Economic Development and top aide to Governor Sonny Perdue’s administration, will serve as the new Deputy Chief of Staff for External Affairs. David Dove will continue in the role of Executive Counsel.…
The city of Stonecrest adopted its 2021 operating budget on Monday night (Nov. 2) after a contentious exchange between Councilmembers George Turner and Jazzmin Cobble and Mayor Jason Lary. The vote was 2-1 with the mayor and Councilmember Jimmy Clanton, saying yes, while Councilmember Rob Turner voted no. Council members George Turner, Tammy Grimes, and Jazzmin Cobble did not vote, saying they were not ready after raising several questions about the budget. City Attorney Winston Denmark, who did not attend the special called meeting due to another meeting previously scheduled, explained today (Nov. 3) that the budget was adopted by…
The Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA) is utilizing more than 100 vans to provide free rides to the polls throughout DeKalb County on Election Day. Volunteer drivers will be wearing masks and practicing COVID-19 protocols. The organization also is providing free rides to the polls in Houston and Charlotte. Residents in the coverage areas who need a ride to the polls may call 888-495-6222.
ATLANTA—Gov. Brian P. Kemp announced today (Nov. 2) the Georgia Lottery Corp.’s most profitable quarter in its 27-year history. The Georgia Lottery registered more than $383,352,000 in profits for the first quarter of fiscal year 2021, bringing the total transferred to the State Treasury’s Lottery for Education Account to approximately $22.7 billion. “The Georgia Lottery continues to produce strong results for Georgia’s HOPE and Pre-K programs,” said Gov. Kemp. “Students and families throughout the Peach State benefit greatly from the Lottery’s continued success, and we appreciate their hard work to support education in Georgia.”” The Georgia Lottery’s record FY21 first…
The polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. If the poll closes while you’re still in line, remain in line. Elections officials say voters who are in line would still be able to vote, even past 7 p.m. Be sure and carry your identification to the precinct with you. If you don’t have it with you, ask for a provisional ballot. You may also ask for a provisional ballot if you find that you are at the wrong precinct and do not have time to make it to your assigned precinct. If you make a…
There is no voting on Election Day (Nov.3) at the former Sam’s Club(future home of Stonecrest City Hall). The Sam’s Club location was only open for Early Voting. Voters assigned to the Stonecrest Library Precinct must vote in person on Election Day at the City of Stonecrest’s Annex (former Sears building), 2929 Turner Hill Road. If you have an absentee ballot, you may take that ballot to any dropbox in DeKalb County. There is an absentee ballot dropbox available outside of the Strayer Building, 3120 Stonecrest Blvd., Stonecrest. If you want to vote in person and you have an…
SPECIAL MEETING SET NOV. 7 The Rockdale County Board of Elections will hold a Special Meeting on Saturday, Nov. 7, 11 a.m., for the purpose of certifying the results of the Nov. 3 General and Special Election. The public may attend in person or join the meeting virtually via Zoom. Masks are required for in-person attendance at the Rockdale Board of Elections Office, 1261 Commercial Drive, SW,Suite B, Conyers, GA 30094. 770-278-7333. To join the Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7049887949 Meeting ID: 704 988 7949 One tap mobile +13126266799,,7049887949# US (Chicago) +16465588656,,7049887949# US (New York)
Kendra Price and Greg Williams Kendra Price has announced that she is stepping down from her volunteer role as president of the Greater Lithonia Chamber of Commerce. Longtime board member Greg Williams, Georgia’s regional manager/public sector for Kaiser Permanente, will serve as interim president of the Chamber. “I would like to thank former Chamber President Kendra Price for her dedication and service to this board and the community. We have seen vast improvements during her leadership,” said Williams. “We wish her much success in her future endeavors.” Price, who is the government…