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Want to become a notary? Register for the virtual Sept. 1 training workshop

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If you’re interested in becoming a notary or you’re  already a notary, register now for the upcoming free virtual…

Georgia Power crews responding to outages from Tropical Storm Fred

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ATLANTA—Georgia Power crews are responding to scattered outages this morning as a result of heavy rain and gusty winds associated…

DeKalb announces possible sanitation collection delays due to Tropical Storm Fred

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Servicing for all customers to be completed by week’s end   DECATUR, GA– Due to Tropical Storm Fred, the…

Three qualify Aug. 16 to run for Stonecrest City Council seats

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STONECREST—Three candidates qualified on Monday, Aug. 16, to run for City Council seats in the General Election…

Ruby Shirley Durden remembered as DeKalb County minister, community leader and author

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The funeral service has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, at NOON, Fairfield Baptist Church, 6133 Redan Road,…

J.D. McClure appointed to succeed retiring Gwinnett County Police Chief, first black to hold position

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LAWRENCEVILLE, GA–Deputy Chief J.D. McClure will succeed Police Chief Brett West, who will retire after…

City Councilman Jimmy Clanton first to qualify today for Stonecrest elections

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  STONECREST—District 1 City Councilman Jimmy Clanton, who is running for re-election, was the first person to…

NBA legends help make South DeKalb COVID-19 vaccination event a slam dunk

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Photo essay by Kelly Jordan/OCG News DECATUR, GA–NBA legends Dikembe Mutombo and Dominique Wilkins joined DeKalb County CEO Michael…

DeKalb County is contacting 18,000 inactive voters to update registration status

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DECATUR, GA—DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections has mailed 18,000 “no-contact” notices to individuals who have not…

DeKalb County marshal appointed as State Director for the National Constables and Marshals Association

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DECATUR, GA—National Constables and Marshals Association announced the appointment of Chief Marshal William J. Taylor as state…

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    DEKALB COUNTY, GA — DeKalb County Chief Executive Officer Lorraine Cochran-Johnson will deliver the 2026 State of the County Address on Thursday, May 7, 11 a.m. at Assembly Studios, providing residents, business leaders, and stakeholders with an update on the County’s progress, priorities, and vision for the future. The program will be available via livestream […]
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