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September 20, 2021

DECATUR, GA– The DeKalb County Board of Health will hold its regularly scheduled meeting via teleconference on Sept. 23, beginning at 3 p.m. Public access to the teleconference can be established by calling: 301-715-8592, Conference ID 867-4572-0734, Password: 186689 Agenda items for the meeting include: Approval of Minutes Regular Board Meeting Minutes of May 27, 2021 Special Called […]

September 20, 2021

National organization recognizes enhanced cyber security DECATUR, GA—For the fifth consecutive year, DeKalb County Government has won national recognition as a leader in the innovative use of technology, including its work in enhancing the county’s cyber security. The Center for Digital Government and the National Association of Counties (NACo) ranked DeKalb County second in […]

September 20, 2021

By Mark Brock A shutout by the No. 1 ranked Cedar Grove Saints defense and a big second half surge by their offense added up to a Region 5-3A opening 47-0 victory over Greater Atlanta […]

September 17, 2021

DECATUR, GA– The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit, working with the US Marshals Service, arrested Willie Frank Carter in Denver, Colorado on Sept. 15. According to the arrest warrant, Carter was wanted for the murder of Lamarcus Collins,42, of Lithonia, Georgia on Aug. 8, at a Ridge Way residence in Lithonia. The warrant […]

September 17, 2021

DECATUR, GA—DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson and Center Helping Obesity in Children End Successfully (C.H.O.I.C.E.S.) will host “Let’s Move DeKalb!” to help families sustain and get healthy and fit. The event will take place Saturday, Sept. 18, at 10 a.m. Normally, the annual event is held indoors, but due to the pandemic, the […]

September 17, 2021

TUCKER, GA—Morris Avenue, between Archdale Drive and Lawrenceville Highway, will be closed to through-traffic from 7 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, to facilitate the installation of a manhole and sewer lines at 2214 Morris Drive, Tucker. Road closure and detour signs will be placed in the area during the […]

September 17, 2021

CLARKSTON, GA — The images from Afghanistan have been harrowing. Thousands of people desperately trying to find seats on airplanes and helicopters so they can escape the violent Taliban rule. Many who managed to flee are on their way not only […]

September 17, 2021

DECATUR, GA– DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson is allocating a total of $55,500 from her District 7 Reserve for Appropriation funds to assist two entities in the creation of their master site plans that will enhance the quality of life in DeKalb County. The appropriations were approved by the DeKalb County Board of […]

September 17, 2021

DEKALB COUNTY, GA— DeKalb County District 7 Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson is encouraging residents to donate blood to the American Red Cross to help save lives. The blood drive will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at First St. Peter AME Church, 1074 South Indian Creek Drive. About 100,000 people […]

September 16, 2021

LITHONIA—The Lithonia Market on Main, which was scheduled Saturday, Sept. 18, has been cancelled due to current weather forecasts. Scattered thunderstorms are expected all weekend in metro Atlanta as tropical downpours in Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi head East toward Georgia. The new date for the Lithonia Market on Main will be Oct. […]

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DeKalb County Board of Health to hold meeting via teleconference Sept. 23

DeKalb County Department of Innovation & Technology Ranked No. 2 in nation

Cedar Grove shuts down GAC in 47-0 Region 5-3A victory

Lithonia murder suspect arrested in Colorado

Commissioner Larry Johnson to host Let’s Move DeKalb!

Section of Morris Avenue in DeKalb County to be closed Sept. 21-23

GPTC’s Adult Ed Division gears up to help Afghan refugees

Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson allocates reserve funding for two Neighborhood Master Site Plans

DeKalb Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson urges residents to donate blood to Red Cross

Lithonia Market on Main cancelled Sept. 18, new date Oct. 2

USA News Live: US will re open to international travellers with vaccine requirements - Times of India

McDonough woman wanted for fraudulent insurance claim in Uber crash

Congressman Johnson testifies before Rules Committee to atop militarizing police

USA News Live: US will re open to international travellers with vaccine requirements – Times of India

McDonough woman wanted for fraudulent insurance claim in Uber crash

Congressman Johnson testifies before Rules Committee to atop militarizing police