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ATLANTA—During the month of October, World of Coca-Cola will make it a little sweeter to call the Peach State home. Starting this Sunday, Oct. 1, World of Coca-Cola is extending a special ticket offer to the residents of Coca-Cola’s home state – two general admission tickets for $25, a total savings of $7 or more than 20% off regular adult admission. Visitors at the World of Coca-Cola in downtown Atlanta can explore the new “10 Artists, 10 Bottles” gallery, featuring bottles uniquely designed by Atlanta artists; sample more than 100 beverages from around the world; or snap a photo…

Local civic groups are mobilizing recruitment efforts for National Voter Registration Day, which is Tuesday, Sept. 26. Antioch AME in Stone Mountain has is hosting a training session tonight (Sept. 25) for those who want to learn about voter registration drives. The church’s Social Action Committee is hosting the training from 7 to 8 p.m. at Antioch A.M.E., 765 S. Hairston Road, Stone Mountain. The training is open to those who have done voter registration before and those who are not trained on electronic registration. All materials will be provided. The DeKalb NAACP is seeking volunteers to help register voters…

In order to recapture precious instructional time lost due to Hurricane Irma, DeKalb County School District (DCSD) will extend its school day by 20 minutes, Monday through Friday, beginning Monday, Oct. 2, through the end of the first semester on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017. DCSD schools and offices will also remain open on Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 7) as the district ensures that students don’t miss out on lessons vital to their academic achievement. Superintendent/CEO R. Stephen Green and his leadership team emphasized the need to regain opportunities for students to make progress, rather than use the four inclement weather…

The Prime Minister visited the new city of Stonecrest on Sept. 20 to learn more about tourism and economic development. Cape Verde, which is located off the northwest coast of Africa, garnered its independence in 1975 from the Portuguese. The African nation’s officials said they were interested in Stonecrest, which has a population of 53,000, because its residents sought and attained self-governance and because of the city’s focus on economic development. “The two cities are similar in makeup and size. The visit was a learning experience for both of us,” said Mayor Lary. Silva visited the Startup Factory, which…

Pursuant to the Georgia Open Records Act, O.G.G.A. § 50-18-71(b) this is public notice that the City of Stonecrest has designated the City Clerk as the official records officer pursuant to the Open Records Act.  All Open Records Request must be submitted in writing to the City Clerk directly.  Such written request may be submitted in person, via mail or by sending an email to bjames@stonecrestga.gov.

  The City of Stonecrest is inviting residents and neighbors for a weeklong festival Oct. 2-8.  The seven-day experience will include an assortment of cultural events at various locations throughout the city including food, shopping, entertainment, art, nature, history and more. Stonecrest Fest Kickoff The Stonecrest Fest kicks off on Monday, Oct. 2, 4 to 7 p.m. at the This Is It! Restaurant, 2853 Panola Road. Patrons are encouraged to ask for the “Stonecrest Fest” special to get a discount on your meal and find out what is in store for the week at this exclusive kickoff event. Talent Showcase…

Georgia residents who receive food stamps now have additional time to report food lost due to power outages during Hurricane Irma. Recipients of the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) who were affected by Hurricane Irma have until Oct. 2 to file forms requesting a replacement for food lost during storm-related power outages. The Oct. 2 deadline allows recipients of SNAP, traditionally known as food stamps, 10 additional days to request a replacement of their benefits. The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services sought the deadline extension to help low-income families–many of whom were displaced from their homes for several days–feed their families as…

What steps should you take to register your vehicle or renew your tag? In Rockdale County, registering your vehicle and renewing your registration can be quick and easy with a little bit of preparation. While the process may vary from initial registration to renewal, a few things are needed for both: a valid Georgia Driver’s License, valid Georgia insurance and a passing emissions test (depending on the year of the vehicle). If you recently purchased a vehicle from a dealership, in most cases, the dealer will handle the processing of…

Young people in metro Atlanta are raising awareness to bullying and other violence, thanks to Angie’s House and its Healthy Relationship Training (HRT) Academy. The HRT Academy kicked off this month with participants from Rockdale, Newton and DeKalb counties. The new initiative will provide educational and skills-building training for young people, caregivers and organizations that provide services to young people. “Since 2012, Angie’s House has been educating the community about the effects of domestic and family violence on children,” said Angie’s House Executive Director Elaine Davis-Nickens. “To this end, the Healthy Relationships Academy will work to ensure that young…

Nine longtime residents were honored at this year’s “Mother’s Legacy Hometown Country Cookout,” held earlier this month in the Kirkwood community in East Atlanta. Alleah and Ayana Salone, who are 22 and 19 respectively, founded Mother’s Legacy in 2010 as a way to honor their grandmother, Leila Johnson, who devoted her life to helping others, beginning with missionary work at the age of 12. The Salone sisters say the celebration, held every other year, has evolved into a family-friendly block party where residents come together for food, fellowship and children’s activities. This year, the nonprofit provided school supplies to those…