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The Rockdale Board of Elections will host its regular meeting on Thursday, May 14, 4 p.m. via Zoom. Updates concerning the 2020 elections will be discussed. The public is invited to join the meeting at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86826519309 Meeting ID: 868 2651 9309   In the event that the meeting fills up, use the following login: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84059037308 Meeting ID: 840 5903 7308

Library remains closed during COVID-19 modifications   The Conyers Nancy Guinn Memorial Library will begin curbside service on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, starting May 11. Library patrons may pick up items that they have placed on hold by appointment only. The library will remain closed as it modifies its spaces to support government guidelines to lessen the spread of COVID-19. The library’s Circulation Department will contact patrons who have materials on hold. Patrons will drive up to the front entrance and staff will bring the items to your vehicle. Additional instructions will be shared at the time appointments are…

STONECREST— New Birth Missionary Baptist Church is partnering with RoweDocs and MAJL Laboratories to offer a free, drive-thru COVID-19 testing site on the church’s campus on Sunday, May 10. Testing begins at 11 a.m. and concludes at 3 p.m. Individuals who do not have insurance or receive Medicaid and Medicare coverage are encouraged to participate. Dr. Tisa Rowe of RoweDocs said the free testing provided by trusted community-based organizations is essential in helping to close the mortality gap and eliminating healthcare disparities surrounding COVID-19. “It is evident based on initial outcome data that minority individuals are not being…

Industry leaders to discuss multi-mobility plan for Stonecrest     The City of Stonecrest will host a virtual Transportation Summit on Thursday, May 14, 6 to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. The city’s Transportation Master Plan will be presented. The Master Plan includes needs assessment data and recommendations to improve mobility choices such as walking, biking, public transit, and auto transportation in and around the City of Stonecrest.   This “Project Share” emphasis will make certain that as the City of Stonecrest moves forward with the development of the plan, all projects, and priorities in the City and those that connect to the…

DeKalb County Board of Health will host a second COVID-19 Pop-Up testing site on Monday, May 11, 3 to 7 p.m., at The House of Hope Atlanta, 4650 Flat Shoals Parkway, Decatur. Pre-registration is required. The COVID-19 Call Center began accepting registrations at 8 a.m. on Friday, May 8. Visit dekalbhealth.net for online registration or call the DeKalb County Board of Health’s COVID-19 Call Center at 404-294-3700, Option 1. COVID-19 testing is free and open to all individuals. This event is a partnership between the DeKalb County Board of Health, the Georgia Department of Public Health, The House of Hope Atlanta…

CITY OF STONECREST MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL, PUBLIC HEARING:TUESDAY, MAY 26TH  2020 AT 7:00P.M. VIRTUAL ZOOM MEETING STONECREST, GA 30038 The following petition(s)/amendment(s) withinthe City of Stonecrestisscheduled for Public Hearings as stated above: Public comments can be submit to City Clerk Megan Reid at mreid@stonecrestga.gov LAND USE PETITION:                      RZ-20-001 PETITIONER:                                    Blue Ridge Atlantic Development LOCATION:                                        6086-6100 Hillandale Drive CURRENT ZONING:                           MR-1 (Med Density Residential) District PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT:           Requesting to rezone subject property from MR-1 (Med Density Residential) to MR-2 (Med Density Residential) and Future Land Use Character to Urban Neighborhood for the…

The DeKalb County Department of Planning and Sustainability has launched a new citizen survey to help inform future sustainability initiatives. Citizens can access the 10-question survey by visiting www.dekalbcountyga.gov/planning and clicking “Green Survey” under Announcements. Findings will help the department shape sustainability plans as the department works toward implementing additional environmentally-conscious practices. DeKalb County is certified through the Atlanta Regional Commission’s Green Communities program as a silver-level community. The Green Communities Program is a voluntary certification program that helps local governments implement measures that will reduce their environmental impact. DeKalb’s certification was earned through achievements in land use,…

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Pictured: Suspects Travis McMichael and Greg McMichael, who were charged with murdering Ahmaud Arbery. A Brunswick son and father were charged with murder and aggravated assault tonight (May 7) in the shooting death of 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery.  Arbery’s murder became a national news story this week as public outrage mounted after a video of the horrific event went viral. Travis McMichael, 34, and his father, Greg McMichael, 64, had chased Arbery in a pickup truck, attacking him as he jogged through a white neighborhood. The shooting was videotaped by William Bryant, a second driver who…

The Atlanta Black Chambers will host the “United States 2020 Senate Forum” on May 8, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. via Zoom. The forum is aimed at small business owners to allow them the opportunity to learn more about each candidate’s platform and goals for small businesses. Nineteen candidates are confirmed to participate in the non-partisan forum. Viewers can register at www.ABCCandidatesForum2020.eventbrite.com. “There is a dire need to equip voters with vital knowledge to enable them to make more informed decisions,” said Diane Adoma, who is the Atlanta Black Chambers’ vice president of Governmental Affairs. Adoma will serve as host…