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Rockdale County Deputy James Campbell has been arrested on stalking charges. Campbell’s arrest stems from a complaint filed with the Office of Professional Standards on May 19, 2018. The department’s Internal Affairs investigation was turned over to the Criminal Investigation Division. Campbell was arrested on May 27 without incident.

The Friends of Stonecrest Library will hold its bi-monthly meeting on June 4, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The group is seeking public input and volunteers to serve on various committees.  If you are unable to attend this meeting, please send email friendsofstonecrest@gmail.com to volunteer for one of the committees below: Book Sales Hospitality Fundraising Membership Publicity

Effective today, May 29, American Medical Response (AMR) has agreed to immediately increase staffing and add ambulances in low call volume/high risk areas. Ambulances will be placed in two DeKalb County fire stations in Dunwoody and Stonecrest.

Recent DeKalb County School District (DCSD) graduates can learn more about college entry, military enrollment, and entering the workforce courtesy of the Department of Student Advancement’s Summer Transition Centers (STC). STCs are scheduled to open June 4 at locations throughout DeKalb County. The free centers offer assistance in finalizing college paperwork, receiving financial aid, answer questions about what to do after high school, college application, and reviewing other options. “When a student graduates from a DeKalb County high school, we make sure they have the tools needed to succeed at the next level available,” said Superintendent/CEO Dr. R. Stephen Green. “The…

Party in the streets Colorful feathered costumed and lively Caribbean music filled the streets around The Mall at Stonecrest. Several thousand people lined up to witness the Atlanta DeKalb Caribbean Carnival parade, on May 26. The Memorial Day weekend event has celebrated 30 years in the Atlanta area and has grown tremendously over time, according to organizers. Photos by Travis Hudgons. 

Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson is hosting his Memorial Day Weekend Birthday Bash on Saturday, May 26, 6:30 to 10 p.m., at the Downtown Atlanta Hilton Hotel, 255 Courtland Street NE, Atlanta. The chess champion and motivational speaker is kicking off summer with a fun and entertaining evening for families. The free event gives attendees a sneak peek at what it’s like to attend one of Hudson’s hands-on, high-energy chess camps. “There are no spectators at our events. We get everyone involved, from the students to the parentss,” said Hudson, who has hosted children’s chess camps since 2001. “We’re looking forward to…

DeKalb County School District officials held a pinning ceremony for 70 high school students who have completed its inaugural Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program. The pinning ceremony was held on May 15 at the Robert R. Freeman Administrative Instructional Complex.   The students from high schools throughout the district completed the nursing course work, preparing them to enter the medical career field. Upon receiving their certification, the students became immediately employable in nursing career paths. By Spring 2019, the DeKalb School District plans to offer students enrolled in the CNA pathway further opportunities for success. This includes paths to licensed practical…

  The Turner Hill Road Chick-fil-A is celebrating the accomplishments of 14 of its graduating high school seniors.  Of the 14 who have worked for Chick-fil-A, 11 of the students are recipients of the 2018 Chick-fil-A Leadership Scholarship. The scholarships total $27,500. Each winner received $2,500 for their leadership, influence in the community and outstanding accomplishments academically. “It is our pleasure to offer our congratulations to the Class of 2018. The Chick-fil-A team members receiving the scholarships have played a very important and indispensable role in the restaurant and the community,” said Sam L. West, owner/operator.  The students, West said,…

Cedar Grove High senior and former intern shares advice for success  Now that Cedar Grove High School senior Jamile Ollison has graduated, he is ready for his summer job.  Ollison will join 400 youths in DeKalb who will be working at businesses throughout the county as part of the DeKalb Works summer youth employment program. Last summer, Ollison boarded a MARTA bus four days a week to work at Corporate Environmental Risk Management (CERM), an environmental engineering and project management firm located in Tucker. While on the job, he visited work sites and helped with administrative tasks around the office.…

Thanks to a partnership with Onward Academy, more than 50 DeKalb County School District (DCSD) high school graduates earned associate’s degrees in business management this year. Stone Mountain High School led the pack with 19 graduates this year who earned associate’s degrees through the dual enrollment program. Onward Academy is a DCSD dual enrollment program that allows students to earn an associate’s degree or 65 college credits through Georgia Piedmont Technical College while attending high school. DCSD partnered with Georgia Piedmont in August 2016 to offer Onward Academy at four high schools—Clarkston, Cross Keys, McNair and Stone Mountain. Onward Academy…