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October 18, 2021

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—DeKalb County residents who reside within the boundaries of the City of Atlanta are urged to cast their ballots on Election Day, Nov. 2, by 7 p.m. to avoid having to vote by a provisional ballot. The polling precincts in DeKalb will be open 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. While precincts […]

October 18, 2021

ATLANTA—Gov. Brian P. Kemp has announced 27 appointments to various boards and commission Georgia Commission on Women Valerie Montgomery Rice is the sixth president of Morehouse School of Medicine and the first woman to lead the free-standing medical institution. Montgomery Rice serves as both the president and CEO. A renowned […]

October 13, 2021

Early Voting turnout for Wednesday, October 13, 2021 for the upcoming November 2, 2021 Conyers General ElectionA As of 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 13, 2021 UNOFFICIAL COUNT IN-PERSON VOTING & ABSENTEE BY MAIL BALLOTS ISSUED (9,666 Eligible Active Voters) 14 Early Voting Days Remain VOTE CENTER TOTAL VOTING IN-PERSON […]

October 12, 2021

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—Advance voting for the Nov. 2 municipal and special elections began today and ends on Oct. 29. Designated polling precincts will be open during the week on Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday advance voting days are Oct. 16 and Oct. 23, 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Sunday […]

October 11, 2021

Early voting begins Tuesday, Oct. 12, for municipal elections across Georgia ahead of the Nov. 2 General Election. Voters also will have the option of voting on two Saturdays because of Georgia’s new election law. Additionally, some counties, including DeKalb and Fulton, will provide voting on two Sundays. There will be fewer drop boxes […]

September 29, 2021

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Lt. Jeanelle Carmen Seals, a 2013 graduate of Decatur High School and 2017 U.S. Naval Academy graduate, is serving aboard USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul (LCS 21). She is giving back to the community where she is based by serving as a community volunteer during Minneapolis Navy Week, Sept. 26 – Oct. 2. She is pictured preparing meals […]

September 26, 2021

The DeKalb County Voter Registration & Elections Board (DeKalb VRE) will hold a special called meeting on Monday, Sept. 27, 5 p.m. This meeting will be conducted via teleconference. Simultaneous public access to the meeting will be available via livestream on DCTV’s UStream channel: https://video.ibm.com/channel/dctv-channel-23 To make a comment, join via Zoom: https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/97184078303 Or […]

September 24, 2021

DECATUR, GA —DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections (DeKalb VRE) is rolling out a new, no-contact option for voters in DeKalb County. Through a new voter kiosk, DeKalb esidents can register to vote, update and verify voter registration, print precinct cards and other election-related information. The kiosk, which was conceptualized and produced […]

September 15, 2021

Atlanta, GA – As part of the State of Georgia’s recognition of National Small Business Week 2021, Gov.r Brian P. Kemp today(Sept. 15) announced a new position in state government to support and empower Georgia’s small business community. According to Georgia Department of Labor data, businesses with fewer than 500 employees account for 99.8% of […]

September 14, 2021

Tucker will oversee DeKalb, North Fulton, Gwinnett, Forsyth and Rockdale counties ATLANTA – Georgia Power has announced that Deon Tucker has been named the Metro North regional director in the Atlanta area, effectively immediately. In her role, she will lead the company’s external affairs activities for DeKalb, North Fulton, Gwinnett, Forsyth and Rockdale counties. She […]

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Atlanta-DeKalb voters urged to arrive at precincts by 7 p.m. on Election Day

Gov. Kemp names 27 appointments to Georgia boards and commissions

City of Conyers Advance Voting, Oct. 13, 2021

Municipal elections get under way, Advance Voting in DeKalb County Oct. 12-29

Early voting for municipal elections to begin Oct. 12

Navy Lt. Jeanelle Seals, Decatur native, gives back to Minneapolis community

DeKalb VRE sets special called meeting: precinct change, City of Stonecrest candidate challenge

DeKalb County’s new kiosk: when, where, how to vote

Gov. Kemp announces new economic development role to empower small businesses

Georgia Power names Deon Tucker Regional Director of Metro North

Eight home games set for DeKalb County stadiums in Week 9

DeKalb Commissioner Larry Johnson attends National Nonpartisan Conversation on Voter Rights

Northside Hospital Gwinnett doubles size of Emergency Department, receives approval to build 10-story patient tower

Eight home games set for DeKalb County stadiums in Week 9

DeKalb Commissioner Larry Johnson attends National Nonpartisan Conversation on Voter Rights

Northside Hospital Gwinnett doubles size of Emergency Department, receives approval to build 10-story patient tower