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May 22, 2022

Infractions Include Conflict of Interest; 3 Players ruled ineligible for next season DEKALB COUNTY, GA—On May 11, the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) informed Chamblee High School that it was in violation of three by-laws, resulting in the program forfeiting all its victories during the 2021-2022 season, including its region and state championship titles. […]

May 22, 2022

STONE MOUNTAIN, GA–They began during the height of the COVID pandemic—all retired women who began fishing together at a beautiful, private lake. Over a year later, the Stone Mountain Hookers, the name they adopted, are still having fun, fishing regularly, and all the while learning the important basics of angling. Baiting a hook? […]

May 22, 2022

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—The DeKalb County Sanitation Division will host a free paper shredding event on Saturday, June 11, 8 a.m.-noon, at the DeKalb County Sanitation Division’s Central Transfer Station, 3720 Leroy Scott Drive, Decatur. The annual event is returning for the first time since the pandemic forced the shutdown of many businesses and […]

May 22, 2022

LITHONIA, GA – New Bethel AME Church, 8350 Rockbridge Road, will host a vaccine clinic on Sunday, June 5, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will provide $100 gift cards to those who receive their vaccine. Vaccines are provided free of charge and the vaccine site is open to the public. The event is […]

May 20, 2022

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Field Operations Criminal Process and Uniform Units made 17 warrant arrests without incident this week during the second phase of “Operation Family 2022,” a concentrated effort targeting domestic violence suspects. The operation cleared 25 outstanding warrants on May 18 and May19 in the Lithonia, Decatur and […]

May 20, 2022

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—District 3 Commissioner Larry Johnson celebrated the grand opening of the $1.7 million Rainbow Park Amphitheater, 3171 Rainbow Park Drive, on May 14. The opening brought together elected officials and more than 800 community members who attended a free, live concert at the new venue. The award-winning Jennifer Holiday headlined the event […]

May 20, 2022

STONE MOUNTAIN, GA—Join the Friends of Hairston Park on Saturday May 21, 9 a.m., 889 South Hairston Road, Stone Mountain, as the group prepares for the Serenity Garden, tranquil place off the beaten path at the park. Help spread the soil and make the signs and enjoy the community gazebo and newly- installed Storywalk display. Play […]

May 20, 2022

DECATUR, GA– The DeKalb County Board of Health will hold its regularly scheduled meeting via teleconference on May 26, beginning at 1 p.m. Public access to the video conference can be established through the following methods: Zoom Video: https://zoom.us/join | Meeting ID: 812 3085 1471 / Passcode: 612312 Zoom Audio: 301-715-8592 | 812 3085 1471 / Passcode: 612312 Agenda items for the meeting include: […]

May 20, 2022

DECATUR, GA– DeKalb County residents now have another source to obtain at-home COVID-19 test kits for free. Beginning Monday, May 23, free over-the-counter COVID-19 test kits will be available at all regional health center locations in DeKalb County. No health insurance information or ID checks are required. The at-home tests or self-tests, are convenient, offer […]

May 19, 2022

DECATUR, GA—Trial is scheduled to begin next week in the murder case against 48-year-old Richard Merritt, a former Marietta, Georgia attorney. Merritt is charged with Malice Murder, two counts of Felony Murder, two counts of Aggravated Assault and Possession of a Knife During the Commission of a Felony in connection with the February 2019 […]

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GHSA strips Chamblee High girls’ soccer team of 2022 state and region titles over violations

Meet the Stone Mountain Hookers—a women’s fishing club

DeKalb County’s paper shredding, recycling event returns after two-year hiatus

New Bethel, DeKalb Commissioner Davis Johnson partner to host vaccine clinic, $100 gift card giveaway

17 arrested for domestic violence during DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office “Operation Family” roundup

DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson celebrates grand opening of new amphitheater

Friends of Hairston Park to work on Serenity Garden on May 21

DeKalb Board of Health to hold meeting via Zoom on May 26

Free at-home COVID-19 test kits available at DeKalb Health Centers beginning May 23

Former Georgia Attorney Richard Merritt to stand trial for murdering his mother

GHSA strips Chamblee High girls’ soccer team of 2022 state and region titles over violations

9,106 turnout for Rockdale County’s early voting period

MARTA selects new riders’ advisory council

GHSA strips Chamblee High girls’ soccer team of 2022 state and region titles over violations

9,106 turnout for Rockdale County’s early voting period

MARTA selects new riders’ advisory council