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Druid Hills’ Erielle Reid led her Red Devils’ teammates to an 8-1 victory over the Arabia Mountain Rams in Region 6-4A softball action at home on Thursday night. Reid pitched seven innings of one-run, two-hit softball, had two hits of her own, stole four bases and scored three runs in the victory to help her team improve to 2-1 on the season. After getting out of a jam on the mound in the first inning, Reid singled to center with two-out in the bottom of the first inning. She moved up to second on a wild pitch and then stole…

Rockdale County will offer in-person early voting at the 1400 Parker Road Annex in Conyers. Early voting will be held at this location Oct. 12-30. Please be sure and wear a mask and carry your identification. The days and hours are as follows:        8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 12 – Friday, Oct. 23        9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 2411 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 258 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 26 – Tuesday, Oct. 278 a.m. – 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct.…

CONYERS—The 40th Annual Olde Town Conyers Fall Festival takes place on Saturday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in the streets of historic Olde Town Conyers. What began as a fundraiser by the Rockdale County Historical Society in 1980 to help fund operational costs for the Depot (which now houses the Conyers Welcome Center) and Old Jail Museum, has become an annual fall tradition for Conyers residents and neighboring communities. While the historical society still exists, the organization turned over the coordination of the festival to the city of Conyers in 2008. “The festival has grown from just 20 vendors…

CHAMBLEE–DeKalb County Board of Voter Registration and Elections is partnering with NBA All-Star Paul Millsap, CORE4 training facility and The Paul Millsap Foundation to provide an early voting location for the upcoming General Election. The CORE4 facility is located at 2050 Will Ross Court in Chamblee. The 44,000-square-foot location allows for 25 voter booths, is ADA compliant, provides ample parking and is accessible via a nearby MARTA bus route. With historic voter turnout anticipated, DeKalb County is thrilled to partner with the CORE4 facility, as its size can accommodate large volumes of voters while adhering to social distancing recommendations. A…

During a time of year when families have empty seats at their tables, and deployed troops are missing home, Wreaths Across America Radio (WAAR) airs messages from troops from across the country and overseas, and encourages folks at home, to send a holiday greeting to them in the form of an internet radio greeting. The “Holiday Greetings” program provides American military families and civilians the opportunity to extend holiday greetings and thanks to service members and veterans through our international internet radio station at https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/radio (hashtag #WreathsRadio.) Last year, messages connected many families from all over the globe. Be sure…

Members of the DeKalb County PD command staff will join local faith-based organizations for the National” Faith & Blue” virtual discussion on Monday, Oct. 12, from noon to 1 p.m. The live discussion will take place on the DeKalb County Police Department’s Facebook page. DKPD’s participation is a part of a national initiative where law enforcement and the faith-based communities will come together with the goal of resolution and reconciliation.

Lyon family members and National Heritage Area Partners celebrate the stabilization of the historic Lyon Farmhouse on May 31, 2019. Educational signs are placed throughout the historic homestead, guiding visitors through the history of the Lyon Farm and its connection to Flat Rock.  STONECREST—On Oct. 1, DeKalb County’s oldest homestead, the Lyon Farmhouse, received a ‘Best of the South’ award from the Southeast Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians (SESAH). Given in recognition of historic preservation efforts and the added interpretive signage that educates visitors about the property’s significance, the award honors the ongoing efforts to preserve and…

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs has created a Junior Ranger program designed for youths ages 5 to 12. The program is available now and will benefit families seeking opportunities to connect with nature. The program includes an activity journal that will provide 12 activities designed to help children learn more about DeKalb’s parks and make enjoyable connections to the natural world. Junior Rangers will participate in scavenger hunts, leaf rubbings, bird watching, recycling and much more. “I’m so excited to see this program get started,” said DeKalb Park Naturalist Jonah McDonald. “I believe connection with…

The Stonecrest Development Authority monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, Oct. 8, 8:30 a.m.  The meeting will be held virtually and will be available via Youtube. The agenda for the meeting is as follows:  

Gov. Brian P. Kemp announced today (Oct. 7) that Trey Kilpatrick will join his administration as Chief of Staff on Oct. 15. Kilpatrick currently serves as Vice President for Government and Community Affairs for Georgia State University and formerly served as U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson’s Deputy Chief of Staff. “With his wealth of experience from both federal and state government, Trey is uniquely qualified to lead my administration,” said Gov. Kemp. “Together, we will continue to put hardworking Georgians first – protecting lives and livelihoods as we battle COVID-19, reforming adoption and foster care, fighting human trafficking, and…