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Pictured L-R: Janice Morris,  Akita Parmer Democrat Janice Morris swept the runoff for Rockdale County Clerk of Courts, defeating Democrat Shariff Fulcher with 63.04 percent of the vote. Fulcher received 36.96 percent, according to results released tonight(Aug. 11). With no Republicans in the race, Morris will succeed James Cabe, who was sworn into office in March after Ruth Wilson retired. Cabe was one of several people who attended Morris’ victory celebration, which was held at her campaign headquarters at 1264 Parker Road, Conyers. “Thank you, Rockdale,” said an overjoyed Morris, fighting back tears. “I won’t let you down.” Morris said…

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will remain as a resource for students to pick up nutritional lunches during the fall until children return to school. All nine recreation centers will distribute meals from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the following locations: Gresham Recreation Center, 3113 Gresham Road, Atlanta, 30316 Exchange Intergenerational Recreation Center, 2771 Columbia Drive, Decatur, 30034 Redan Recreation Center, 1839 Phillips Rd., Lithonia, 30058 Tobie Grant Recreation Center, 644 Parkdale Drive, Scottdale, 30079 N.H. Scott Recreation Center, 2230 Tilson Road, Decatur, 30032 Lucious Sanders Recreation Center, 2484 Bruce Street, Lithonia,…

About 100 demonstrators protested outside Stonecrest City Hall today(Aug. 10), demanding that city officials issue a stop work order for the construction of the Metro Green Recycling Plant at 2450 Miller Road. The protest was held at 6:30 p.m. as the City Council met virtually for its Work Session/City Council meeting. Angry residents say the plant will bring pollution, truck traffic, noise and lower residential property values. Residents are demanding that city officials halt the construction immediately. The city, however, is seeking a judge’s ruling on temporary restraining order for Metro Green to cease all activities as the city investigate…

In response to recent complaints of speeding and non-compliance with the pedestrian crosswalk on Parker Road, you will be seeing a greater presence of Conyers Police Officers in this area.  Pedestrian and motorist safety is of utmost importance to us, particularly where our roadways and our trail-ways cross paths.  Please stay alert, utilize the marked crosswalks, and abide by the flashing traffic lights in this area and everywhere.  Above all else, we want you to have a Safe Walk! #OperationSafeWalk #ConyersCares #LikeCommentShare https://twitter.com/ConyersPolice

Tuesday, Aug. 11, is Election Day for the runoff races. Please make sure you know where you are supposed to vote before you go. The Rockdale voting precincts are listed here.

The DeKalb County Police released the following press release:   A man exhibiting erratic behavior was arrested Aug. 7 after damaging a police car and trying to enter another vehicle.   At approximately 3:10 p.m. on Aug. 7, the man began striking and damaging the police car of an off-duty DeKalb County Police officer who was in the drive-through of the Burger King, located at 2773 Evans Mill Roadgmor.   When the officer exited the drive-through, an individual alerted the officer that the suspect had tried to enter his vehicle before going into a nearby bushy lot.   The DeKalb…

Voices of Faith (VOF) Conyers Tenacious Toastmasters is an exciting Club with creative and innovative members/ Your speaking abilities and presentation skills will be greeted with encouraging words and timely feedback and suggestions. Meetings are currently being held virtually via Zoom every 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Feel free to reach out to the Vice President of Membership @ saved593@aol.com or President @jhjones910@gmail.com to receive the Zoom Invite to upcoming meetings. Get comfortable & Join us!

The NAACP DeKalb County branch will host “A COVID-19 Health Forum—Healthy and Undefeated”virtually on Saturday, Aug. 29, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.  The  event will be held via ZOOM and participants will be given the ID number when they register at www.naacpdekalb.org. “This COVID-19 health forum is necessary to educate us about ways to change the health and economic disparities that plague our communities,” said DeKalb NAACP President Teresa Hardy. According to public health officials, blacks and Latino groups have been hit hardest by the coronavirus. Black Americans have a higher number of hospitalizations, infections and are 2.5 times…

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will reopen Sugar Creek Golf and Tennis on Monday, Aug. 10, 7:30 a.m., at 2706 Bouldercrest Road, Atlanta. After closing in the fall of 2017, Sugar Creek Golf and Tennis reopened in December 2019. The golf course closed again in March 2020 after erosion caused safety issues with the golf cart bridges. Since 2017, the golf course has undergone a $2.2 million renovation. The golf course, driving and tennis court will reopen for public use and regular hours are Sunday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 9…

Photos By Glenn L. Morgan Today (Aug. 7), the Rev. Dr. Noel Battle, a civil rights activist, entrepreneur, educator and pastor, was brought to the City of Stonecrest to lie in repose at City Hall. Dr. Battle Battle died on July 28 at Emory St. Joseph Hospital after an extended illness, according to his wife of 62 years, Martha Battle.  Dr. Battle was 87. Dr. Battle’s death follows that of two Atlanta civil rights giants: The Rev. C.T. Vivian, and Congressman John Lewis, who both died on July 17. Stonecrest Mayor Jason Lary received members of Dr. Battle’s…