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Voices of Faith to host free Fall Festival Oct. 31

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STONE MOUNTAIN, GA–Voices of Faith Church is gearing up for a fun-filled evening of children’s activities planned for its Fall…

City of Stonecrest NOTICE – SDA Meeting, October 22, 2025

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OP/ED DeKalb students deserve better: It’s time to hold Board of Education accountable

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By Lance Hammonds Once again, DeKalb County finds itself in crisis — not because of our students or teachers, but…

Rockdale County Board of Education honored for 10th year as exemplary board

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ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA–The Rockdale County Board of Education (BOE) was recently honored as a 2025 Exemplary Board, the highest status…

Gwinnett County approves new gateway, sidewalks, public safety equipment+ K9 retirement

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GWINNETT COUNTY, GA—The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners(B approved several items at its Oct. 7 meeting that support public safety,…

DeKalb Parks, Park Pride to host Biffle Park Ribbon Cutting for new playground Oct. 25

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DEKALB COUNTY, GA– DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs and Park Pride will hold an official ribbon-cutting ceremony…

Rep. Doreen Carter to participate in conversation with Urban League of Greater Atlanta

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GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – State Rep. Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia) will participate in a community conversation with the Urban League of…

DeKalb County superintendent Devon Horton placed on leave, faces federal corruption charges in Illinois

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DEKALB COUNTY, GA—DeKalb County School District Superintendent Devon Horton was placed on paid administrative leave on Thursday, Oct. 9, after…

Road dedication set Oct. 12 in DeKalb County honoring Dr. Gregory B. Levett, Sr., community philanthropist

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DEKALB COUNTY, GA –One of Georgia’s most respected community leaders will be celebrated with the renaming of Flat Shoals Parkway as…

Georgia legislators announce prescription-free access to COVID 19, other vaccines

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ATLANTA –Georgia residents can now receive vaccines, including the COVID-19 vaccine, without a doctor’s prescription under  expanded access announced this week…

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    DEKALB COUNTY, GA—An Atlanta man accused of multiple sexual assaults nearly 40 years ago will spend the rest of his life in prison, DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced on today, Oct. 24. Jeffrey Briney, now 61, was found guilty of two counts of Rape, five counts of Kidnapping, five counts of Criminal Attempt […]
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