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May 16, 2022

DEKALB COUNTY, GA–DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections (DeKalb VRE) is reminding voters who plan to cast ballots on May 24 to double check their voting precincts. Approximately 56,500 voters in DeKalb will be impacted by recent redistricting efforts that have changed their Election Day voting precincts. Those impacted voters will receive an official correspondence […]

May 16, 2022

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA–Tax Commissioner Denise R. Mitchell, MPA, today appointed Lisa Matic as Gwinnett County Chief Deputy Tax Commissioner. “Ms. Matic has more than 20 years of experience with our office and possesses expertise in both motor vehicle and property tax,” Mitchell said. “She has a reputation for being proactive and extremely knowledgeable about the […]

May 16, 2022

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– In a continuation of its “Eyes in the Sky” operation, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has arrested four persons, including two individuals already in custody on charges of attempting to provide contraband to DeKalb County Jail inmates. “Drive-up and you’re getting locked up,” said Chief Deputy Randy Akies. “They want to […]

May 16, 2022

ATLANTA – The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), along with H.J. Russell and Place Properties, will celebrate the opening of the King Memorial transit-oriented development (TOD) on Friday, May 20, at 11 a.m. The mixed-use TOD features Marchon, a community of 305 apartments and 11,000 square feet of office and retail space adjacent […]

May 16, 2022

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– In observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 30, garbage, recyclable materials and yard trimmings collection for residential customers will run one day late as follows: Monday, May 30 – Memorial Day observed. No sanitation collection service. Tuesday, May 31 – Residential customers whose regularly scheduled collection day is Monday, […]

May 16, 2022

CONYERS, GA- Readers of all ages will dive into the ocean depths this summer as Conyers-Rockdale (Nancy Guinn Memorial Library presents “Oceans of Possibilities” during its 2022 Summer Reading Program. Registration for the “Oceans of Possibilities” Reading Challenge begins on Wednesday, June 1, 1-3 p.m., with a kick-off party in the Library’s Parking Lot. […]

May 14, 2022

ATLANTA — The Atlanta City Council will consider legislation during Monday’s meeting on May 16 outlining increased oversight, accountability, resident participation, and a commitment to improved project delivery for the “Moving Atlanta Forward” infrastructure initiative (Legislative Reference No. 22-O-1369). The full Council meeting will be held in person at 1 p.m. in the Council Chamber […]

May 14, 2022

CONYERS, GA—A candlelight vigil will be held in memory of Rockdale County Sheriff’s (RCSO) Deputy Walter D. Jenkins, Jr. on Monday, May 16, 7:30 p.m., in the parking lot of the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office, 911 Chambers Drive, Conyers. Deputy Jenkins was killed after being struck by a vehicle while directing traffic in a […]

May 13, 2022

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– On May 16, a portion of Lullwater Road Northeast, between The By Way Northeast and North Decatur Road, will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., while crews work to replace 24-inch-diameter stormwater pipe. Traffic will be detoured to Oakdale Road. This section of Lullwater Road NE will reopen on […]

May 13, 2022

CONYERS, GA—Installation services will be held on Sunday, May 15, for the Rev. Dr. Constance L. Abbott, who has been appointed the new pastor of the historic Macedonia Baptist Church Conyers. Macedonia, located at 2052 Barton St. in Conyers, was founded in 1873 and is one of the oldest African-American churches in Rockdale County. […]

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DeKalb voters urged to check precinct locations ahead of May 24 Primary Election, return completed absentee ballots now

Lisa Matic appointed Gwinnett County Chief Deputy Tax Commissioner

4 more suspects arrested in contraband operation, “Eyes in the Sky,” at DeKalb County Jail

MARTA to celebrate opening of King Memorial Transit-oriented development

DeKalb announces Memorial Day Holiday residential sanitation collection schedule

Nancy Guinn Memorial Library in Rockdale announces 2022 Summer Reading Program

Atlanta City Council to consider significant legislative Items May 16

Candlelight vigil set May 16 for Rockdale County Deputy Walter Jenkins, Jr.

Lullwater Road closure on May 16, construction to replace DeKalb County stormwater pipe

Constance L. Abbott to be installed as new pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church in Conyers May 15

DeKalb voters urged to check precinct locations ahead of May 24 Primary Election, return completed absentee ballots now

Lisa Matic appointed Gwinnett County Chief Deputy Tax Commissioner

4 more suspects arrested in contraband operation, “Eyes in the Sky,” at DeKalb County Jail

DeKalb voters urged to check precinct locations ahead of May 24 Primary Election, return completed absentee ballots now

Lisa Matic appointed Gwinnett County Chief Deputy Tax Commissioner

4 more suspects arrested in contraband operation, “Eyes in the Sky,” at DeKalb County Jail