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ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA–Rockdale County officials announced that nearly $2.6 million in federal funding has been included in the FY26 appropriations bills to support three critical local projects. These investments, championed by Congressman David Scott and Senator Jon Ossoff, represent significant steps forward in transportation access, trail improvements, and senior services for Rockdale residents. The House Appropriations Committee bill includes two projects submitted by Congressman Scott: Rockdale Veterans Transportation Program Vehicle Acquisition– $165,200 Rockdale River Trail Improvements– $500,000 Separately, the Senate Appropriations Committee included $1,900,000 submitted by U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff for its Transportation, Housing and Urban Development bill: Senior Center Satellite Project “These…
All offices closed Sept. 1 in observance of Labor Day DEKALB COUNTY, GA– In observance of Labor Day, the DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office will be closed for the holiday on Monday, Sept. 1 and will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, Sept. 2. To avoid delays, motor vehicle customers may go online to renew their vehicle registration, pay insurance fines, check their vehicle title and insurance status, change their vehicle registration address, and more at eservices.drives.ga.gov. Self-service tag renewal kiosks are also available at participating Kroger stores in DeKalb. Customers may renew and print decals on the spot instead of…
ATLANTA–ATLANTA – DeKalb County honored the life and legacy of Officer David Rose on Friday, Aug. 22. More than 1,500 community members, relatives, friends, colleagues, and dignitaries gathered at First Baptist Church of Atlanta for a public memorial. Law enforcement officers from across the nation attended, underscoring the deep respect and gratitude for Officer Rose’s service. Distinguished guests at the memorial included Gov. Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp; U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia Theodore Hertzberg; elected officials from across DeKalb County and metro Atlanta; leadership at Emory University, including President Gregory L. Fenves; and leadership at the CDC,…
Jamon Coggins threw for two touchdowns and ran for another to lead the Lithonia Bulldogs to a 36-0 win over the Redan Raiders in rain-delayed high school football game at Cobb Stadium on Friday night, Aug. 22. The Bulldog defense was also key in helping Lithonia move to 2-0 on the season with seven tackles for a loss or no gain in the first half, while limiting the Raiders to minus three yards rushing and just 37 yards of offense. The defense added two interceptions, and special teams got a safety and a blocked punt in the 36-0 first half.…
DEKALB COUNTY, GA – DeKalb District 5 Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson announced on Monday, Aug. 25, the development of a new Lucious Sanders Recreation Center in the city of Lithonia. The county is investing $17 million to transform the outdated center, which has served the community for more than 40 years. “The citizens of District 5 and the City of Lithonia deserve this new facility, and that is why I am proud to have allocated over $2 million in District 5 funding toward the total $17 million investment,” said Commissioner Davis Johnson. Super District 7 Commissioner LaDena Bolton, who also supported…
DEKALB COUNTY, GA–DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced convictions by guilty pleas in the cases against a Decatur man accused of two separate assaults of women inside their own homes. On Monday, August 25, Nathan Mullins, 36, pleaded guilty to charges of Aggravated Sodomy, Rape, Armed Robbery, Home Invasion in the First Degree, Aggravated Assault, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon in connection with an incident in Lithonia on June 4, 2019. Mullins also pleaded guilty to charges of Aggravated Sodomy, Rape, Armed Robbery, Home Invasion…
DEKALB COUNTY, GA– The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural will hold a community meeting to discuss future plans for the Alice White Bussey Intergenerational Center on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 6– 7:30 p.m., at the Ellenwood Library, 4331 River Road, Ellenwood, GA The community is invited to attend and provide input regarding the center. The meeting will give an opportunity for the community to learn more about the proposed amenities and share ideas For more information, contact LaShanda Davis, public relations specialist,at 404-710-6331 or lsdavis@dekalbcountyga.gov.
ATLANTA – State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta), and Sandra Scott (D-Rex) have formally submitted a letter to the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association condemning its decision to seek attorney’s fees from Judge Glenda Hatchett. Hatchett filed a sexual battery civil lawsuit in 2022 against former Bleley County Sheriff Christopher Cudy for an incident in which he groped her at a Georgia Sheriffs’ Association conference. Hatchett later dropped the suit after Cudy pleaded guilty to a sexual battery charge against her and resigned. However, After the sheriffs’ association was dismissed as a defendant, it filed a claim seeking attorney’s fees from…