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The GBI is investigating a DeKalb County officer-involved shooting that occurred shortly before 6:30 a.m. today, May 24. The incident occurred at a convenience store located on 3800 block of North Decatur Road, spokesperson Michaela N. Vincent said in a news release. One person, a male, was injured and transported to a local hospital, where he was listed in critical condition. No one else was injured. The incident has been turned over to the GBI and is under investigation.  

Registration is now open for DeKalb County’s “Camp Superstars Virtual Edition” summer camp. The free program, designed for youths ages 5 to 15, will run June 1 to July 24, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Hosted by the DeKalb Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs, Camp Superstars will offer enriching and fun experiences online. Children and parents can easily access interactive and self-directed activities that will include field trips, arts and crafts, sports, wellness, cooking demonstrations, STEM projects and much more. Each fun-filled camp week will have a special theme. To access weekly schedules and…

By Vickie B. Turner I am moved, I am touched with your feelings of disappointment, sadness, and that sense that you have been robbed of something, something that you have worked hard for and you  have looked forward to for most of your lives.  I get it, I understand, and I too, hate it.  You see the most wonderful time of my year as your School Board Member, is attending Graduations.  I look forward to the Pomp and Circumstance and the Processions, the roar of your parents and family members and most importantly, I look forward to sharing words…

As the fight against COVID 19 continues, DeKalb County parks and trails will remain open for outdoor use, although playgrounds and recreation programs remain suspended. If you visit a park, or any other public location, county officials say you must follow CDC guidance including those for social distancing. Additional operational updates will be available as issued and can be found at www.dekalbcountyga.gov/coronavirus. The following facilities, parks, events and activities will be suspended until May 30. Recreation Centers Naturalists program’s at Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Center and Mason Mill Park Porter Sanford III Performing Arts and Community Center Sugar Creek Golf and Tennis Center Playgrounds Rentals…

https://youtu.be/-Iv1LnDGRCY Students and their families came from throughout metro Atlanta today, May 22, for a parade in the city of Stonecrest. The morning celebration, hosted by the nonprofit, JABY Inc., included nearly 100 seniors from several high schools, members of the DeKalb Couty Police Department, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, and DeKalb County Fire Department. DeKalb Superior Court Clerk Debra DeBerry kicked off the parade with a welcome and DeKalb Tax Commissioner Irvin Johnson offered congratulations to the students, who were excited to be part of the Class of 2020. Like many students across the country, they were determined to celebrate…

Rockdale County leaders plan to initiate a phased-in return to work program for county employees that will begin on Monday, June 1. The phased-in program will end the Remote Work Plan the county temporarily implemented in March as a result of  the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced offices to close to slow the spread of the corona virus. During the phases of the Return to Work plan, staff will be present in offices at Rockdale County campuses, however buildings and facilities will not be open to the public. The county is taking measures to make sure the employees are safe and…

ATLANTA – Attorney General Chris Carr is warning Georgians about new ways in which scammers are taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic. “The pandemic has not only had a serious impact on the health and safety of Georgia citizens, it has also created a financial hardship for many families,” says Attorney General Carr. “Unfortunately, we continue to hear of new ways that scammers are seizing on these challenging times by trying to cheat consumers out of their money. We want Georgians to be aware of these scams and know we are working with our partners, including the COVID-19 Fraud Task…

By Ed Williams   MARTA has disadvantaged the poor and vulnerable in a time of need. It has been a month since MARTA eliminated and reduced transit service through the Atlanta Metropolitan area, including Clayton, DeKalb, Fulton and City of Atlanta. While at the same time, MARTA has sought federal funding to supplement the lost revenue because of the coronavirus. The Atlanta area was awarded 371 million for transit relief. MARTA is expected to receive a big chunk of the money approximately 300 million.  It does not make sense for MARTA to receive federal dollars and still eliminate the bus…

Today, May 22, a single-lane closure along Avondale Road between Center Street and Lake Street was closed from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. as crews made emergency repairs to a damagedsewer pipe. This section of Avondale Road will reopen on Saturday, May 23. The DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management has initiated this construction project as a part of ongoing maintenance to repair approximately 100,000 linear feet of sewer pipe to improve sewer service countywide.