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On Friday, Nov. 22, at approximately 1:50 p.m., two suspects purchased a large amount of gift cards and other items using fraudulent credit cards at the Conyers Walmart, 1436 Dogwood Drive.  The suspects left the location in a silver 2017 Audi RS7 with a dealership tag displayed. Any information regarding these persons of interest may result in a cash reward of up to $2,000.  Tipsters will remain anonymousand are asked to contact Crime Stoppers with anyinformation, call 404-577-TIPS(8477) or click:www.CrimeStoppersAtlanta.org. BOLO CS 19-120397

News Update: District 5 Councilwoman-elect Tammy Grimes to be sworn in Tuesday, Dec. 17, 10 a.m. at Stonecrest City Hall. Stonecrest Mayor Jason Lary introduced the public to two new community leaders at the Dec. 9 City Council meeting: Revonda Cosby, the new executive director of the Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance, and Tammy Grimes, who won the Dec. 3 runoff for the District 5 City Council seat. Grimes did not participate as a voting council member during the City Council meeting because she had not been sworn into office.   She cannot take the oath office until the…

DeKalb County’s District 4 is slated to receive some major upgrades. The Board of Commissioners approved $1.6 million for improvements at Avondale Dunaire Park, Needham Park, Mystery Valley Golf Course, funding for traffic radar signs and the expansion of the county’s summer jobs program for youths. Commissioner Steve Bradshaw, who represents District 4, secured the support of the board for the improvements at the board’s Dec. 10 meeting. The board allocated $1 million for capitol improvements at Avondale Dunaire Park, which is located at the intersection of George Luther Drive and Memorial Drive. Bradshaw said the…

Stonecrest District 4 Councilman George Turner and District 3 Councilwoman Jazzmin Cobble will honor community volunteers in their districts during a Town Hall meeting on Dec. 19, 6 p.m., at Big Miller Grove Baptist Church, 3800 Miles E. Fowler Way, Stonecrest. The meeting will be held in the church’s Fellowship Hall. “It’s the season for giving and we wanted to honor the volunteers who have given all year to their community. They put in the work and their dedication and service means a lot to the city,” said Turner. Turner, who is heading the city’s 2020 U.S. Census Complete Count…

The December DeKalb Cultural Exchange Community Breakfast has been cancelled and will resume Jan. 11, 2020.

The King Center will host its 37thSalute to Greatness Awards Gala in celebration of the annual King Holiday Observance on Saturday, Jan.18, 2020, 7 p.m., at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, 265 Peachtree Street, NE in Atlanta. The annual signature fundraiser is a preeminent gala awards ceremony honoring individuals, corporations, humanitarians, activists and other organizations whose leadership has demonstrated a commitment to social responsibility in the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This year, The King Center is proud to salute: Cathy Hughes, founder and chairwoman, Urban One, Inc.,Salute to Greatness Individual Award Kellogg Company, Salute to Greatness Corporate Award…

DeKalb’s Chief Superior Court Judge Asha Jackson, Deputy Solicitor General Kenya Johnsonand substance abuse counselor Original Michael. The Davis Bozeman law firm honored community three leaders on Dec. 7 at its annual holiday affair, which was held at the Gathering Spot. Fox 5’s Portia Brunerserved as master of ceremonies for the Community Service Awards program. This year’s honorees included DeKalb’s Chief Superior Court Judge Asha Jackson, Deputy Solicitor General Kenya Johnsonand substance abuse counselor Original Michael. “As a socially conscious law firm, we are proud to honor individuals and organizations that help build our community. The three honorees this year for…

Rockdale State Court Judge Nancy Bills presents check to Vickie Stevenson, executive director of Project ReNeWal. The Race Against Violence (RAV) 5K capped off its 10thAnniversary by making a donation to the local shelter for victims of family violence, Project Renewal. Judge Nancy Bills of the Rockdale County State Court and chair of the Rockdale County Task Force Against Family Violence, presented Vickie Stevenson, executive director of Project Renewal, with a check for $16,000.  Stevenson said the annual donation is extremely helpful every year with expenses that are not normally covered by grants. The donation is a result of the…

Pictured left to right: GSBA Sponsor Tom Kamierski, Rockdale County BOE Chairwoman Katrina Young, Rockdale County Public Schools Superintendent Terry Oatts, Rockdale County BOE member Sandra Jackson-Lett, GSBA President Frank Griffin receives inaugural Leading Edge Award. The Rockdale County Board of Education (BOE) was recently honored by the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) with the inaugural “Leading Edge Award,” which highlights school districts that are leading the way in ensuring students are competitive in an ever-changing global market. The board was recognized for its innovative college and career readiness efforts during the Georgia School Boards Association / Georgia School…

Photo Essay by Mackenzie Morgan The Conyers Christmas Parade presents “Christmas in the South” Students from Rockdale County High School marching band played holiday tunes while marching through Downtown Conyers at theConyers Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 7. Local step team dancers pranced down the streets of Olde Town Conyers during the Christmas parade. Left to right: Newly-elected City Council members, Connie Alsobrook and Valyncia Smith  greeted Conyers residents with smiles and candy during the annual Christmas parade. Rockdale County Sheriff Eric Levett and his entourage waved at the crowd. Crowds of people…