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By Mark Brock A 30-24 win over the Tucker Tigers on Friday night at Hallford Stadium gave the Stephenson Jaguars their first region title since 2015 and broke a three-game losing streak to Tigers in the Region 4-6A title game. After a fumble return by the Tigers gave Tucker (7-3, 7-1) a 7-0 lead early in the game, Stephenson’s Tra Wilkins scored on a 23-yard to start a 20-0 run by the Jaguars (9-1, 8-0) as they went up 20-7. Tucker came storming back on a 10-yard Tyler Hughey touchdown run and a three-yard touchdown pass from Travon Ford…

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Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Georgia’s net tax collections for October totaled roughly $2.01 billion, for an increase of $302.6 million, or 17.7 percent, compared to last year when net tax collections totaled $1.71 billion. Year-to-date, net tax revenue collections totaled $7.83 billion, for an increase of $632.5 million, or 8.8 percent, compared to October 2017. The changes within the following tax categories contributed to the overall net tax revenue increase in October: Individual Income Tax: Individual Income Tax collections for October totaled $1.05 billion, for an increase of $154.1 million, or 17.2 percent, compared to last year when Individual…

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There’s still time to register to participate in the 2nd Annual Turkey Breast Trot to help breast cancer prevention and awareness initiatives of the Kimberley Chance Atkins Foundation (KCAF).  Proceeds support KCAF initiatives such as funding mammograms for uninsured or underinsured women and me and providing scholarships for high school seniors pursuing education toward a career in healthcare.  The race will be held on Saturday, November 17. Registration begins at 8 a.m.  The 5K Run/Walk starts at 9 a.m. from Pine Log Park.  Register by November 9 to be guaranteed a t-shirt. The race begins and ends at Pine Log…

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Election Day is tomorrow Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Don’t miss your chance to vote in the US elections. Voting precincts will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Check your designated polling place via the Georgia Secretary of State’s website (https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov) prior to going to vote. Note: If you previously voted at a school, your voting precinct has changed.

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CITY OF STONECREST PUBLIC HEARING FY 2019 BUDGET A Public Hearing for the Fiscal Year 2019 proposed City of Stonecrest Municipal Budget will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.  Adoption of the FY 2019 City of Stonecrest Municipal Budget will be held at a Special Called Meeting on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Both meetings will be held at Stonecrest City Hall, 3120 Stonecrest Blvd. Stonecrest, Georgia.  All residents wishing to speak on this subject may do so at the public hearing meeting.  A copy of the proposed budget will be available…

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Rockdale Democrats host watch night party Join Rockdale Dems for a watch party on Tuesday, Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Marriott Courtyard, 1337 Old Covington Hwy, Conyers. Democratic candidates for Rockdale include Governor Stacey Abrams, Congressman Hank Johnson, Post 2 Commissioner Doreen Williams, District 17 State Senate Phyllis Hatcher, Soil and Water Commissioner Kenny Johnson

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In observance of Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 12, the DeKalb County Sanitation Division will be closed. Due to the holiday, garbage, recyclable materials and yard trimmings collection for residential customers will be based on the revised schedule below:  Monday, Nov. 12 – Veterans Day observed. No sanitation collection service. Tuesday, Nov. 13 – Residential customers whose regularly scheduled collection day is Monday, Nov. 12, will be serviced on Tuesday, Nov. 13.  Wednesday, Nov. 14 – Residential customers whose regularly scheduled collection day is Tuesday, Nov. 13, will be serviced on Wednesday, Nov. 14. Thursday, Nov. 15 – Residential customers whose regularly scheduled collection day is Wednesday, Nov. 14,…

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