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May 20, 2022

ATLANTA– Hurricanes, wildfires, floods, tornadoes, hailstorms—experiencing a disaster may be impossible to avoid. Yet, as homeowners deal with the aftermath of a catastrophe, they could be victimized by dishonest contractors if they aren’t careful. AAA – The Auto Club Group — is partnering with the National Insurance Crime Bureau for Contractor Fraud Awareness Week, which runs May […]

May 17, 2022

ATLANTA– Attorney General Chris Carr is warning Georgia consumers to beware of price gouging and other scams in response to the nationwide baby formula shortage. “With skyrocketing inflation, record-high gas prices, and now an unprecedented shortage of baby formula made worse by the increasingly dire situation at our southern border, parents across Georgia are […]

May 10, 2022

MEDITERRANEAN SEA –Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Anil Persaud, from Loganville, Georgia is assigned to the “Blue Blasters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34. Persaud attaches a fuel tank to an F/A-18E Super Hornet on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman […]

May 6, 2022

ATLANTA– Attorney General Chris Carr is recognizing Older Americans Month and encouraging all Georgians to learn how to recognize, prevent, and report the financial abuse or exploitation of older adults. “The Department of Law is proud to celebrate Older Americans Month and to honor the many achievements and contributions of older Georgians across […]

May 5, 2022

DEKALB COUNTY, GA–NFL All-Pro defensive back Kevin Byard is being honored for his athletic and monetary contributions at Martin Luther King Jr. High School in DeKalb County as the school renames its update athletic facilities in his honor with a ceremony on Friday, May 6, beginning at 4 p.m. Byard was rated a two-star […]

May 4, 2022

DECATUR, GA– Recent reports from frantic citizens indicate that phone scammers have re-surfaced in the metro area. Callers are posing as DeKalb County Sheriff’s deputies or other employees of the agency. The familiar scam threatens innocent victims with intimidating threats of being arrested on a warrant – that does not exist – or for […]

May 3, 2022

STOCKBRIDGE, GA– The Atlanta Wild Animal Rescue Effort’s (AWARE’s) 5K Run/Walk fundraiser returns on May 7, taking place at Panola Mountain State Park. A virtual option is also available. Funds from the Night Owl 5K go to support AWARE’s work with native wildlife rehabilitation, conservation and education throughout the year. This event is sponsored […]

May 2, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This month, Congressman Hank Johnson has launched a website – COURTREFORMNOW.COM – to highlight his extensive portfolio to reform and modernize the federal courts and The Supreme Court. “The justice system of our country has worked well over the centuries, but today public approval and confidence in our judiciary is down to historically low […]

May 2, 2022

By Mark Brock DCSD Athletics Specialist DEKALB COUNTY, GA– Five of the 30 Georgia NFL draftees for 2022 hailed from three DeKalb County Schools football programs including Cedar Grove (3), Towers (1) and McNair (1). Towers graduate Devonte Wyatt (6-3, 315) was the first from DeKalb taken as the Green Bay Packers tapped […]

April 26, 2022

BONAIRE, GA – On Tuesday, April 26, Gov. Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan, other members of the Georgia General Assembly, and more, signed the largest income tax cut in state history into law (HB 1437). “Because of Governor Kemp and the General Assembly’s bold leadership, Georgia […]

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AAA cautions homeowners about post-disaster contractor fraud

Georgia AG Carr warns of price gouging scams over baby formula

Loganville, Georgia native Anil Persaud serves aboard USS Harry Truman

Georgia AG Carr urges protection of seniors in observance of Older Americans Month

DeKalb’s MLK High naming athletic facility for NFL Alum Kevin Byard

DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office issues phone scam warning

Get your body moving: AWARE’s Night Owl 5K returns May 7

Congressman Hank Johnson launches court reform website

DeKalb County schools lead Georgia in NFL draft selections

Gov. Kemp signs largest income tax cut in Georgia history into law

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