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The DeKalb County Board of Health is conducting a month-long toiletry drive benefitting human trafficking victims. The initiative is being held as a part of the board’s continuing efforts to address the significant human trafficking problem in metro Atlanta, and in observance of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Toiletry donations, including soap, shampoos and lotions, can be deposited in dedicated collections bins Monday through Friday between 8:15 a.m. and 5p.m., excluding holidays recognized by the State of Georgia, at the following health center locations: Clifton Springs Health Center, 3110 Clifton Springs Rd., Decatur East DeKalb Health Center, 2277…
Rockdale County residents have two chances to weigh in on the Parks and Recreation master plan. The county will hold public information sessions on Jan. 24 and Jan. 25. “These meetings will give us an opportunity to share the department’s vision for the future,” said Recreation and Maintenance Director Sue Sanders. “Community involvement is critical to updating the plan.” The master plan’s consultant team, Lose & Associates, will present the proposal on both days and ask citizens for their input. This is the first master planning effort for Parks and Recreation in over a decade. The process takes into account…
Starting on Monday, Jan. 8, Goodwill of North Georgia is hosting a series of job fairs throughout the week, opening its doors to thousands of job seekers who are looking for a job or a better job in the new year. Each of the nonprofit’s 13 career centers will host a multi-employer job fair, and events will take place in addition to each center’s regularly scheduled workshops and job readiness offerings. “We know that many people start off the new year with aspirations to improve their lives,” says Elaine Armstrong, vice president of marketing. “We’re here to help anyone…
Hairston Crossing to host “Tau Pi Omega: 25 years of service” exhibit The Tau Pi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. celebrates 25 years of service in the Stone Mountain and Lithonia communities. A special exhibit will showcase some of its many accomplishments and contributions, including decades of cleaning trash from Stone Mountain-Lithonia Road, distributing free car safety seats for children to parents who needed them and awarding thousands of dollars in scholarships to deserving students. The exhibit will be at the Hairston Crossing Library, 4911 Redan Road, Stone Mountain, Jan. 6 through Feb. 3. 404-508-7170. Flat Shoals…
Stonecrest City Councilmember Jimmy Clanton is hosting a community meeting in District 1 on Saturday, Jan. 13, at Fairfield Baptist Church, 6133 Redan Road, Lithonia. Clanton said he is especially encouraging leaders of Homeowner Associations and civic groups to attend so that information may be shared from the meeting. “This is a monthly meeting where I provide updates on Stonecrest City Council actions and we discuss issues and concerns and hot topics that are relevant to the communities,” Clanton said. We also will be discussing the upcoming NAACP parade and encouraging communities to get involved. There will be a Q…
Written by Clerk of Courts Ruth A. Wilson This is the time of year when some might tune up a rendition of Auld Lang Syne and think about “the good old days” when life was far simpler. The pace of things was much slower and more predictable. Everybody knew each other and neighbors were in and out of each other’s kitchens regularly. Reminiscing about the way things used to be is comforting in many respects. It helps us to cherish all the small but special things that make us smile inside. Holding on to those memories is just…
The Conyers-Rockdale Chamber of Commerce is ready to help you learn the ins and outs of the business world and turn your passion into a business with the 2018 Entrepreneurial Academy. Starting on Monday, Feb. 12, the seven-week program offers individuals the essentials on starting and running a successful business. “The entrepreneurial program is a course designed with the small business owner in mind. If you have dreams of starting your own business or are already an established business owner seeking to expand, the academy has something for you,” said Fred Boscarino, president/CEO of the Chamber. “Experienced business people who…
L-R Diane Adoma (District 5), Jazzmin Cobble (District 3), Jimmy Clanton (District 1) Council approves adoption of new city charter Stonecrest City Councilmembers Jimmy Clanton (District 1), Jazzmin Cobble (District 3), and Diane Adoma (District 5) were sworn in for their first full term today during a special called City Council meeting. Municipal Judge Jonathan Weintraub administered the oath of office. The councilmembers were originally elected in the city’s first elections and runoffs in March and April 2017. In accordance with the city charter, half of the council had to run again in November of 2017. The remaining councilmembers and mayor…
By Valerie J. Morgan The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office this afternoon announced the arrest of Wendall Heath Tolbert, 51, of Coweta County in connection with the theft and vandalism of the Walk of Heroes Veterans Memorial at Black Shoals Park. Tolbert was charged with felony theft and interference with government property, also a felony. Authorities said Tolbert is part of a team who stole two heavy, bronze statues and military emblems from the park, which is located at 3001 Black Shoals Road N.E. Authorities said they believe the heist took place over the weekend of Dec. 15. A park official…