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GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– The National Council of Negro Women, Gwinnett Section will present its inaugural Gwinnett Black Family Reunion Jordan Park on Saturday, Aug. 12, noon to 5 p.m., at Rhodes Jordan Park, 100 E. Crogan St., Lawrenceville. The event will feature   business sponsors, community partners, and affiliate organizations within the area. Berean Christian Church – Gwinnett, Northside Hospital, and the Gwinnett County Community Outreach division have partnered with NCNW Gwinnett to bring this family fellowship event to residents of Gwinnett County. The Black Family Reunion is Gwinnett NCNW’s first signature event. This event will have multiple activities for family…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA– Rockdale County Chairman Oz Nesbitt, Sr. will host the biannual “Rockin Women in Rockdale” event on Sunday, Oct. 22, 3 p.m., at Costley Mill Event Center, 2040 Costley Mill Road, N.E., Conyers. The event will celebrate remarkable women who have made significant contributions to the Rockdale community, county officials said in a news release. If you would like to nominate someone as a candidate for Rockin’ Woman in Rockdale, visit the county website at www.rockdalecountyga.gov/public-relations-department/ to fill out a nomination form. The criteria are as follows: The woman must be a Rockdale County resident, work in Rockdale County, or…

CONYERS, GA—The family of Imani Roberson is holding a candle lighting ceremony in honor of the slain mother of four children, on tonight, Aug. 7, at 8 p.m., in front of Roberson’s home, 1080 Plantation Blvd., Conyers. The family is asking for people to bring candles and and purple and white balloons, Roberson’s favorite colored balloons. Roberson’s husband, Donell Anderson, 22, was arrested and charged with her murder, Rockdale County Sheriff Eric Levett announced on Saturday, Aug. 5, at a news conference. The investigation in the case is still ongoing. Authorities are now looking for a second suspect in connection…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA–A Gwinnett County Police Officer has been arrested on sexual battery charges involving a minor, following an investigation began by his patrol supervisor. Officer Patrick Ventura, 28, has been charged with two counts of Child Molestation, one count of Sexual Battery Against a Child Under the Age of 16, and one count of Violation of Oath of Office. Ventura, who worked in the North Precinct, is being held at the Gwinnett County Jail with no bond. Ventura has been served with a Letter of Intent to Terminate, authorities stated. In late July, a supervisor began investigating inconsistencies in…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—Donell Anderson, 22, has been arrested for the murder of his missing wife, Imani Roberson, Rockdale County Sheriff Eric Levett announced today (Aug. 5) at a news conference. Anderson’s arrest follows a news conference that was held on Aug.  2 with the family making pleas for anyone who had any information to come forth. Anderson was not at the press conference. The sheriff said that another arrest in the case is expected. The investigation is still ongoing and there may be others involved, Sheriff Levett added. While the sheriff did not state a motive for the murder, he did say the…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit, with assistance from MARTA Police, has arrested a suspect accused in the shooting death of his brother. Stone Mountain resident Ahmed Kawah, 37, was taken into custody without incident on a MARTA bus at North Decatur Road in Decatur. An arrest warrant charges Kawah with Felony Malice Murder in the shooting death of 56-year-old Anthony Bronson, his brother. According to the warrant, the incident took place on July 9, 2023 on Old Front Street in Stone Mountain. No motive was given for the shooting. Kawah was taken into custody by…

ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that eight former state employees have been indicted in Fulton County. The defendants are alleged to have submitted false claims and weekly certifications to the Georgia Department of Labor (DOL) to receive unemployment insurance benefits when they were employed by the State of Georgia. All of the alleged conduct occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Government employees are entrusted to operate honesty and ethically, and those who do not will be held accountable,” said Carr. “We will not hesitate to pursue any individual who works for our state and seeks to illegally…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs announces after school program registration is open at all recreation centers.  The fee is $37 per week and the program is available for children ages 5-13. The program will begin Aug. 7 – May 22, 2024, Monday through Friday, 2:30 – 6:30 p.m. The program will provide homework assistance, physical activity, snacks and social and emotional development. To register, visit www.dekalbcountyga.gov/parks and click the “Register Now” button, or register in person at a recreation center.  DeKalb County Recreation Centers: East Central DeKalb Community and Senior Center: 4885…