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Conyers police are seeking two suspects who burglarized a vehicle at LA Fitness in Conyers on Aug. 11. The victim’s credit cards were used at Sam’s Club in Lithonia within the hour. Hundreds of dollars in snack foods were fraudulently purchased by the suspects who were occupying a silver Ford Explorer. Anyone with information about the suspects is asked to contact Crime Stoppers 404-577-TIPS.  You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward for up to $2,000. View the video of the break-in here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAOKUewuDdk

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Insured and non-insured individuals can get free clinic services on Saturday, Aug. 19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Clarkston First Baptist Church Family Life Center, 4007 Church St., Clarkston. Ray of Hope Christian Church, Clarkston First Baptist Church, DeKalb Board of Health and Clarkston Community Health Center are partnering with the Hope Through Health Clinic to provide free medical exams, pharmacy, vision dental services, as well as provide food and clothing.

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Voices of Faith Ministries, 2500 Rockbridge Road, S.W., Stone Mountain, will celebrate its 23rd church anniversary this weekend beginning Friday, Aug. 18, 6 to 8 p.m.  Come enjoy a free movie, games and popcorn. Don’t worry about picking up dinner before viewing the movie, “The Shack.” There will be food trucks on site where you can purchase dinner and snacks: The Tempted Palate, Mama Dukes Catering, Mac the Cheese Comfort Food Truck, and the Atlanta Ice Cream Truck. Friday Night Explosion will be held in the main sanctuary at our Stone Mountain location, 2500 Rockbridge Road, S.W., Stone Mountain. The…

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By Ed Williams, Ed.D. Chair Concerned Citizens For Effective Government Today, the Confederate carving on Stone Mountain is rebranded with lasers, animated with colored beams of lights to glorify the image as if it is coming back to life. None of these men in the carving were from Georgia, there was no battle at Stone Mountain, and there is no one buried at Stone Mountain. So why is it called a Confederate Memorial? I do not seek to destroy history but to tell the true story.  The defenders seek to rebrand the symbolism of oppression and terrorism as art…

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Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) honors 119 students recently named 2017 Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars, including two National AP Scholars, for their outstanding performance on the 2017 exams. Each year, thousands of high school students across the world take AP exams. The College Board recognizes the hard work of top students through the awarding of several distinctions: AP Scholar, AP Scholar with Honor, AP Scholar with Distinction, and National AP Scholar. Two RCPS students received the prestigious honor of being named National AP Scholars – Andrew Bonar and Dahlia Walters. These two students, both recent graduates from the Rockdale Magnet…

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WASHINGTON – The National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) is heartbroken over the deaths of Ms. Heather Hayer, Lt. H. Jay Cullen, a 20-year veteran of the Virginia State Police, and Trooper Berke M. M. Bates in Charlottesville, VA. NCNW expresses its sincere sympathy and condolences to the wounded and deceased, their families and friends. Fringe groups who seek to terrorize and take innocent lives discredit their cause, their country and themselves. The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees every American the right to peacefully express his/her views on matters of policy and principle, no matter how extreme…

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The Ludacris Foundation and State Rep. Valencia Stovall (D-Forrest Park) are gearing up to host LUDAFAMDAY on the Labor Day weekend at Turner Field in Atlanta. The free community event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 2, during the 2017 LUDADAY Charity Weekend. Rep. Stovall will unveil details of the event at a news conference set for Thursday, Aug. 17, at the State Capitol. “As a native of Southeast Atlanta, I’m excited to be a part of the LUDADAY Charity Weekend and to partner with the Ludacris Foundation and AmbitiousX,” said Stovall. “This event will bring awareness to…

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OP/ED: By DeKalb County Commissioners Kathie Gannon and Jeff Rader Clifton Corridor institutions, led by Emory University, have petitioned to annex their isolated property into Atlanta across a 65-foot wide “land bridge” that Emory purchased last year.  They urge stakeholders to look at the Big Picture when judging their unilateral action and ask Atlanta to reflexively approve their incorporation into the City.  The Atlanta City Council and Atlanta voters should carefully assess the implications and mitigate impacts before they grant the request. DeKalb has petitioned the State to arbitrate these issues. The institutions seek to expedite a transit extension to…

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Councilwoman Diane Adoma will host a Town Hall meeting that will feature a discussion on public safety. Please come prepared to share your ideas for improving public safety in Stonecrest which has been dealing with increasing reports of crime and public safety issues. Let’s Talk! Date: Aug. 22, 2017 Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Location: Stonecrest Library, 3123 Klondike Road Special Guest: Officer E. Jenkins, DeKalb County Police Officer East Precinct Public Education Specialist

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Atlanta remembered the victims of the deadly racial violence that took place over the weekend during a protest in Charlottesville, Virginia. The violence erupted after hundreds of white supremacists staged a “take America back” demonstration and clashed with counter protestors. A car plowed into the crowd killing one woman and injuring several more. Two state troopers responding to the scene were killed in a helicopter crash One woman was killed and 19 others were injured when a car driven by a 20-year-old Alex Fields, Jr. plowed into the group, according to news reports. Fields  was arrested and charged with one…

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