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  CONYERS—Thermice Jordan Bevelle passed away on July 9, 2019 after suddenly becoming ill. She was 48. Mrs. Bevelle’s background in print and broadcast journalism afforded her a 28-year career in communications. Diane Larche’, a publicist who knew Mrs. Bevelle through her work as a journalist, said Bevelle always went the extra mile to be helpful and she prided her work ethic. “She was as sweet as could be. She will be missed,” said Larche. Thermice and Everett Bevelle married in 2003 and made their home on a horse farm in Conyers. Thermice was born on March 3, 1971…

  Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) is inviting both middle and high school students who live or attend a school in the Fourth Congressional District to demonstrate their technology skills by developing a mobile application or game. “Science and technology are transforming our world and we must do all we can to ensure our kids are taking part in and helping shape the changing economy,” said Johnson. “I’m proud of the students who participate in the challenge. This competition has showcased some of the Fourth Congressional District’s brightest young minds as they take on cutting-edge technology that is becoming an increasing…

Families who are new to the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) can now access the district’s new online registration system. Parents or guardians can visit www.dekalbschoolsga.org/online-registration and navigate through a series of prompts to enter the information needed for school assignments and support services for their student. Officials say the new and secure system will make registration available on most Internet-enabled devices, reducing the probability of a trip to a school or registration center. Parents of students returning to the same school must submit updated information to the school before the ending of the school year or during summer registration.…

Sankofa Community Food Pantry will host its third drive-through food pantry on Saturday, July 20, 12 to 3 p.m. at 1240 Sigman Road N.W., behind the plaza. A variety of fresh produce and dry food items will be available to the public at no cost, while supplies last. ID is not required to obtain food and will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call 678-517-2538.

NORFOLK, VA – A Stone Mountain native and 2007 Miller Grove High School graduate is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the service’s newest aircraft carrier. USS Gerald R. Ford. Petty Officer 2nd Class Jesse Kingsberry is an aviation machinist’s mate aboard the ship, which is named after the 38th President of the United States, and U.S. Navy veteran, Gerald Rudolph Ford, Jr. As a Navy aviation machinist’s mate, Kingsberry is responsible for working on aircraft engines. “What I do is similar to your regular neighborhood mechanic, except I do my job on an aircraft carrier at sea,” said Kingsberry.…

  By Ruth A. Wilson | Rockdale Clerk of Courts First of all, don’t panic. We will work with you. BUT, you must communicate with us. As soon as you can, contact the Jury Clerk at 770-278-7902 or Jury@RockdaleCountyGA.GOV as noted on your Jury Summons. Let us know what happened. If you are eligible to be excused, you may be asked to submit some paper work and then you are done. If you are eligible to serve, we may be able to simply reschedule you for a future Jury date. If you do not communicate with us, a series…

  The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has arrested the parents of an infant who died after ingesting an overdose of prescription drugs at their home. The DeKalb Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit arrested Rachelle Rattrey, 24, and Tabares Tony Wadley, 26, both of Decatur, on charges of felony second degree murder, felony second degree child cruelty, and possession of an ounce of less of marijuana. According to arrest warrants issued June 25, 2019 say that the 1-year-old male victim was found to be unresponsive when emergency services answered a 911 call to the residence on Bermuda Run Court earlier…

By Sarita Mason For On Common Ground News Customers who have recently eaten at a Gwinnett County Wendy’s are being warned to get checked for signs of Hepatitis A, after an employee tested positive for the infection. A food handler at the Wendy’s located at 165 Scenic Highway, Lawrenceville, may have been able to spread the virus to customers who ate at the restaurant between June 13-29. Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection, that can cause diarrhea, fever, loss of appetite and yellow eyes and skin. The virus can be contracted from contaminated food or…

Today, the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved CEO Michael Thurmond’s Fiscal Year 2019 midyear budget. “This rare unanimous vote proves the CEO has built common ground with the Board of Commissioners to provide the necessary services and improve the quality of life for the residents of DeKalb,” Commissioner Larry Johnson said. DeKalb County’s Fiscal Year 2019 midyear operating budget is $1.3 billion and projects an end-of-year tax fund balance, or rainy-day fund, of $110 million. This amount will cover county operations for 2.02 months. “I would like to thank the Board of Commissioners for working…

Zoning Public Hearing: Tuesday, July 23, 9 a.m. – Assembly Hall, 901 Main Street, Conyers Millage Rate Public Hearing: Tuesday, July 23, 10 a.m. – Assembly Hall, 901 Main Street, Conyers Combined Work Session and Voting Session: Tuesday, July 23, 10:30 a.m. – (or following the public hearing) Assembly Hall, 901 Main Street, Conyers Millage Rate Public Hearing: Tuesday, July 23, 6 p.m. – Assembly Hall, 901 Main Street, Conyers Millage Rate Public Hearing: Tuesday, July 30, 6:30 p.m. – Assembly Hall located at 901 Main Street, Conyers Millage Rate Called Meeting: Tuesday, Aug. 6,…