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STONECREST—New Birth Missionary Baptist Church is taking its first steps to in-person worship by convening a drive-in style Sunday worship service. On May 31, Pentecost Sunday, Senior Pastor Jamal Bryant will welcome parishioners back to the Stonecrest campus to participate in a live service from the comfort and safety of their personal vehicles. The drive-in service, which begins at 9:30 a.m., will feature projection screens and speakers throughout the church’s parking lot to enable attendees to see and hear the live service. New Birth also will broadcast the sermon live across all social media platforms, its website and…

Cancelled: Work Session: Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Cancelled: Voting Session: Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Cancelled: Evening Work Session: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Zoning Public Hearing: Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. – Assembly Hall located at 901 Main Street, Conyers, Georgia 30012 (Details to be posted closer to the date) Work Session and Voting Session: Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. – Assembly Hall located at 901 Main Street, Conyers, Georgia 30012 (Details to be posted closer to the date)

The DeKalb County Human Services Department Office of Youth Services, in partnership with Georgia Piedmont Technical College, will host a two-part educational series for local nonprofits serving youths in DeKalb County. All nonprofits associated with the DeKalb Alliance on Youth or that provide services to youths in DeKalb are invited to join this virtual educational opportunity. The first workshop, “Access to Capital/Small Business/Non-Profit Assistance Under the CARES Act,” will be held on Thursday, May 28, at 1 p.m.  The second workshop, “Managing Customer Connection Through Other Channels – Internet and Social Media,” will be held on Thursday, June 11, at…

The Conyers-Rockdale Nancy Guinn Memorial Library will kick off the 2020 “Imagine Your Story” Summer Reading Program beginning June 1. This summer, the library will present programs and activities virtually for the whole family. Just follow a few simple steps:  Go to https://conyersrockdalelibrary.org/  Click on the Beanstack link: https://conyersrockdalelibrary.beanstack.org/  Register online starting June 1  Download the Beanstack Tracker App on your electronic devices.  Check out eBooks from our Digital platform or use our Curbside Service for picking up books 
placed on hold. (Check website for details)  Track your time reading, earn reading and activities badges.  Complete 30 hours (just 30…

In an effort to educate the community and keep the momentum towards achieving a complete count for the 2020 U.S. Census, Rockdale County Chairman, Oz Nesbitt will host a conference call with local clergy on May 27, 3 p.m., to provide an update on the 2020 Census. The phone number for clergy to call is 701-802-5410. Participants should enter in the access code: 4042664 followed by the  # sign. After announcing their first and last name, participants should mute their phone to prevent feedback and background noise. In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the U.S. Census Bureau has adjusted 2020 Census operations to protect the health and safety of the American…

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…