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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…

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Personnel working around the clock to support restoration efforts   As of 5:30 p.m. today (Nov. 1), Georgia Power has restored power to more than 97% of customers—approximately 798,000—impacted by Hurricane Zeta. In addition to Georgia Power crews, the company has secured personnel resources from utilities in 14 states with a total of more than 4,000 personnel to support the restoration efforts. Approximately 10,000 customers were without power as of 5:30 p.m. Sunday, officials said. Damage from Hurricane Zeta is widespread and covering the northern half of the state and is similar to the damage seen after Hurricane Michael…

Keep Conyers Rockdale Beautiful (KCRB) will host the first Green Town Hall meeting on Monday, Nov. 9, 6 to 8 p.m. via Zoom. Residents can submit a question for panelists from around the county and state to be answered. Topics include but are not limited to: recycling resources, litter prevention, community impact, sustainability efforts, and beautification. The public can view the meeting at https://zoom.us/j/92646459864 For more information or to submit questions, contact KCRB via email at KCRB@RockdaleCountyGA.Gov or by phone 770-278-7052.

The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners will convene a virtual meeting of the Rockdale Coalition of Homeowners and Civic Associations (RCHCA) on Thursday, Nov. 12, 6:30 p.m.  The meeting will be available via the Rockdale County Official Facebook Page at facebook.com/rockdalegov. This will be the group’s first meeting since the COVID 19 pandemic shut down in-person governmental meetings in March. Homeowners will receive updates during the virtual meeting from the Rockdale County Board of Assessors, Rockdale Emergency Management Agency and the Rockdale Recycling Center. Participants can submit questions ahead of the meeting to jeannettia.owens@rockdalecountyga.gov with the subject…