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DECATUR, GA – The DeKalb County Charter Review Commission will meet on Thursday, July 13, 6 p.m., to continue to review sections of the County Organizational Act. The meeting will be held in person at the Manuel J. Maloof Center,1300 Commerce Drive, Decatur. Free parking is available at the DeKalb County Courthouse parking lot for this evening event. The meeting also will be livestreamed and can be viewed at this link: video.ibm.com/channel/dctv-channel-23. The public can leave comments for the Charter Review Commission at www.dekalbcountyga.gov/form/charter-review-contacts. AGENDA Call to Order Roll Call Minutes from Previous Meetings Introduction of Invited Guests: · Elected…
DEKALB COUNTY, GA– The DeKalb County Sanitation Division will host two Tire Amnesty Day events on Saturday, July 29, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. The events provide an opportunity for residents to dispose of car and light-duty truck tires and will be held simultaneously at the DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office parking lot, 4380 Memorial Drive, Decatur, and the Seminole Road Landfill, 4203 Clevemont Road, Ellenwood. DeKalb County residents will also have an opportunity to dispose of small tires from wheelbarrows, golf carts and bicycles. Event participants will be limited to 10 whole or partial tires. Commercial vehicle tires and…
ATLANTA — Online purchase scams are the riskiest scam type targeting military consumers, according to the 2022 BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report. Since July is Military Consumer Month, the Better Business Bureau(BBB) is sharing some tips on recognizing and avoiding those scams. According to the 2022 Online Scams Report, about 11% of online purchase scams reported to BBB Scam Tracker (between January 1, 2022, and June 20, 2022) came from the military community (active duty, spouses, and veterans). Active-duty military was more likely to report losing money to online scams, with 84.5% reporting a monetary loss; this increased from a…
DECATUR, GA—With travel overseas on the rise, Congressman Hank Johnson, who represents Georgia’s 4th District, is encouraging those planning trips abroad to get passports in hand ahead of booking a trip. “Passport applications are reaching an all-time high. I want to urge everyone to apply for their passports before booking an international trip. As of now, expedited processing takes seven-to-nine weeks and routine processing takes 10-13 weeks,” Johnson announced in a newsletter to constituents. International travel is indeed making a comeback as people mark off their “bucket list” trips. As fears over the pandemic have wane and restrictions have been…
GWINNETT COUNTY–Lenora Park is about to get some exciting additions. A community recreation center will be built, and the gymnasium will be renovated. The existing gym and building renovations will include new flooring, lighting, goals, and more. The community recreation center addition will feature wide open entrance areas; a second floor walking track; offices; activity, storage, and community rooms; and more. The project also will include the addition of outdoor basketball courts, parking lot expansion, the conversion of the multipurpose field to synthetic turf, and a new press box and maintenance compound. The community recreation center and gym…
ATLANTA–Gov. Brian Kemp and the State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) Board of Directors announced the approval of $17.3 million in Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB) loans and grants that will help fund seven transportation infrastructure projects across the state. Since 2010, GTIB has awarded $200 million in grants and loans investing in projects with a combined project value exceeding $1 billion, demonstrating the impact of the state’s investment and outstanding partnerships with local governments and community improvement districts (CIDs) in Georgia over the past 13 years. The considerable and wide-ranging GTIB funding during Governor Kemp’s first term is a…
ATLANTA–The Georgia Lottery Corp. celebrated its 30th anniversary during a ceremony on June 28 at the Georgia State Capitol. Gov. Brian Kemp hosted the event in his ceremonial office, welcoming Georgia Lottery President and CEO Gretchen Corbin along with the Lottery’s education partners and special guests. “For 30 years, the Georgia Lottery has opened doors for students and their families through its funding of both HOPE and Pre-K programs,” said Governor Brian Kemp. “Thanks to this transformational state asset, generations of Georgians have enjoyed both a jumpstart on their education and affordable higher education opportunities. The impact of lottery funds…
GWINNETT COUNTY—The Gwinnett County Probate Court and the Gwinnett Pro Bono Project are teaming up to host another free Probate Clinic on Thursday, Aug. 10, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The Pro Bono Clinic is held every first and third Thursday of the month. At the clinic, local attorneys will provide 15-minute consultations to address basic questions about uncontested matters involving wills, estates, administrations, guardianships, and conservatorships. Please note that this clinic does not help with creating wills or other legal matters. Reservations are required and will become available 2 weeks before the event. Be sure to bring documents that may…
CONYERS, GA—Join the Conyers-Rockdale Library for “Rockdale Eats a Rainbow,” for another great summer of taste tests, cooking demonstrations, education and fun. The event will be held Wednesday July 12, 10:30 a.m., in the library’s park area. The library is located at 864 Green St. Supplies are limited for produce giveaways. For more information: 770-388-5040