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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 […]

April 26, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, April 27, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) will be chairing the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet hearing titled: “Building Confidence in the Supreme Court Through Ethics and Recusal Reforms.” Members will consider the impact of the Supreme Court’s lack of a clearly applicable code of ethics […]

April 22, 2022

ATLANTA — On Monday, the Atlanta City Council will return to convening committee meetings in Committee Room 1 located on the second floor of Atlanta City Hall, 55 Trinity Ave SW. The meetings will be conducted in accordance with the City’s Charter, Code of Ordinances, and the rules of Council as adopted for in-person meetings. […]

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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

Congressman Hank Johnson to chair hearing on Supreme Court Ethics

Atlanta City Council’s committee meetings to return to Committee Room 1

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