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May 26, 2022

DEKALB COUNTY, GA–DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections (DeKalb VRE) announced tonight that it will recount votes cast in the May 24 District 2 Commission race. During recent calls and correspondence with DeKalb VRE, the Georgia Secretary of State’s office has confirmed an Election Day problem that led to an issue on election summary reports. […]

May 26, 2022

DECATUR, GA– The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit and U.S. Marshal Task Force have arrested two suspects in connection with the Feb. 1 shooting death of a Decatur man. Investigators arrested Azariah Corbin, 19, and Dexter Cooper, 20, both Stone Mountain residents, on May 26, in Decatur without incident. Corbin and Cooper are […]

May 25, 2022

DECATUR, GA—DeKalb County Commissioner Robert Patrick is pleased to announce that Pleasantdale Park was selected as one of multiple sites throughout DeKalb County that will be home to the Fresh on Dek Farmers’ Market. The market provides guests with fresh fruits and vegetables in communities where access to nutritious food options might be limited. […]

May 25, 2022

BROOKHAVEN, GA–Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. welcomed one of its newest chapters, Alpha Beta Lambda Omega, to the North DeKalb County area on May 15. The chartering ceremony and luncheon were held at the Hyatt Regency Villa Christina in Brookhaven and officiated by Carolyn Gause Randolph, South Atlantic Regional Director. Phyllis Mitchell will serve […]

May 25, 2022

Runoff elections scheduled for June 21 DEKALB COUNTY, GA—DeKalb Voter Elections and Registration (DeKalb VRE) announced its unofficial results for the May 24 primary election and will certify its election results during the May 31 DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections (DeKalb BRE) meeting at noon. Runoff elections are scheduled for June 21. All […]

May 24, 2022

DECATUR, GA—DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced a conviction by jury trial in the murder case against a Lithonia man accused of killing his teen girlfriend then burying her body in a relative’s backyard. Aldeyshaun Locklear, 20, was sentenced to a term of life in prison by DeKalb County Superior Court Judge Courtney Johnson, […]

May 23, 2022

DECATUR, GA—DeKalb County announced the availability of $1 million in funding for the DeKalb Youth Safety and Violence Prevention Grant initiative, which will provide violence prevention and intervention strategies in partnership with eligible selected nonprofits., “We want to help support community groups that are already working to reduce violence, keep youth off of the […]

May 23, 2022

DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections prepares for May 24 Primary Election DECATUR, GA—DeKalb County voters are encouraged to familiarize themselves with their voting options for the May 24, 2022 primary election. Here are 10 important reminders: Before heading to the polls on Election Day, voters are encouraged to verify their precinct location at […]

May 22, 2022

Infractions Include Conflict of Interest; 3 Players ruled ineligible for next season DEKALB COUNTY, GA—On May 11, the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) informed Chamblee High School that it was in violation of three by-laws, resulting in the program forfeiting all its victories during the 2021-2022 season, including its region and state championship titles. […]

May 22, 2022

STONE MOUNTAIN, GA–They began during the height of the COVID pandemic—all retired women who began fishing together at a beautiful, private lake. Over a year later, the Stone Mountain Hookers, the name they adopted, are still having fun, fishing regularly, and all the while learning the important basics of angling. Baiting a hook? […]

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DeKalb County elections officials to recount Commission District 2 race on May 28

Two suspects arrested in shooting death of Decatur man near I-285

Pleasantdale Park selected as a Fresh on Dek Farmers’Market site

New chapter of AKA Sorority, Inc. is chartered in North DeKalb County

DeKalb County election results to be certified May 31

Lithonia man gets life for strangling teen girlfriend, then burying body in grandmother’s backyard

DeKalb County announces $1 million in Youth Safety and Violence Prevention Grants

Ten things to know before voting on May 24

GHSA strips Chamblee High girls’ soccer team of 2022 state and region titles over violations

Meet the Stone Mountain Hookers—a women’s fishing club

City of Stonecrest NOTICE - Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting, June 2, 2022

DeKalb County elections officials to recount Commission District 2 race on May 28

Melisa Mims appointed as Rockdale County’s new Public Relations Director

City of Stonecrest NOTICE – Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting, June 2, 2022

DeKalb County elections officials to recount Commission District 2 race on May 28

Melisa Mims appointed as Rockdale County’s new Public Relations Director