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May 17, 2022

By Georgia Rep. Billy Mitchell As a state legislator and the president of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL), I proudly stand behind the NBCSL position to improve care for patients diagnosed with sickle cell disease. NBCSL is a top organization representing the interests of Black elected officials urging state and […]

May 11, 2022

By State Rep. Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) The recent educational crisis within the DeKalb County School System requires an objective eye, moral fortitude and moral integrity to deliver a solution to my constituents. I have fought to place our children first and have held our local school system accountable for more than […]

March 28, 2022

By Orrin Hudson Be Someone Founder/CEO, Stone Mountain, GA Those who were watching the Oscar Awards on Sunday night (March 27), no doubt saw actor Will Smith take to the stage and slap presenter Chris Rock after the comedian made an inappropriate joke about Smith’s wife’s shaved head style. Jada Pinkett […]

March 10, 2022

By Dele Lowman Smith DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections Board Chair DEKALB COUNTY, GA— At a time when too many Americans are enthralled with misinformation and conspiracy theories that erode public confidence in our elections, those of us who have chosen to be stewards of this sacred franchise have no such […]

September 8, 2021

By Andrew Wells, Stonecrest Resident There is an old parable about a man who planted a fig tree in a vineyard and appointed a keeper to tend to the tree. He went to the tree one day wanting figs but found none. He asked the keeper of his vineyard, “Why does this fig […]

July 27, 2021

By Rosalyn Ridgeway Chair, Rockdale County Democrats Rockdale County Democrats would like to commend our 4th District Congressional Representative, Hank Johnson, for getting into “GoodTrouble” this past week to defend our free, fair, equal and easy access to the ballot box. Johnson joined eight others for the Black Votes Matter peaceful protest in Washington, D.C. […]

June 8, 2021

By Al Chatman DeKalb County resident Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. often quoted William Cullen Bryant in saying, “Truth crushed to earth shall rise again;” then he would add, “A lie cannot live forever.” It appears that some members of the Stone Mountain Memorial Association(SMMA) and some Georgia legislators are trying to prove […]

June 3, 2021

“Stonecrest’s woes are simply bumps in the road… It will survive.” By Kathryn Rice, Ph.D. The Rice Report Stonecrest’s woes have come to light. Several have taken the opportunity to jeer at the concept of forming a city and say, “See, we told you that forming a city was not a good idea.” […]

April 5, 2021

By Lance Hammonds Chair of the Rockbridge Coalition The Governor’s Office of Student Achievement produces an annual “Report Card” that tracks several factors that impact student achievement in Georgia. The report card is designed to provide information to educators, parents, students, and all stakeholders with valuable information and challenges us to improve education for […]

March 3, 2021

By Terri Denison SBA Georgia District Office Director The U.S. Small Business Administration(SBA) continues to take steps to make the Paycheck Protection Program(PPP) more equitable for small businesses and underserved communities. Since the latest round of funding opened six weeks ago, the program has successfully reached smaller borrowers. As of Feb. 28, […]

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OP/ED: We must close the equity gap to provide better healthcare for sickle cell patients

OP/ED: Georgia Governor, State schools chief must make underfunded schools top priority

OP/ED Lessons to be learned in Oscar slap: All moves have consequences

Op/Ed Ensuring excellence in electoral process: We must get it right

OP/ED: New and Non Voters: Don’t cumbereth the ground! Bottled salt (uncast votes) leads to bland food (local government)

Rockdale Democrats salute Congressman Hank Johnson for getting in “Good Trouble”

OP/ED: SMMA, Georgia lawmakers must cease to honor the Stone Mountain Park Confederacy memorial

Op/Ed Resurrection

OP/ED: Georgia Governor’s “Report Card’ underscores much work needed in South DeKalb schools

OP/ED: SBA rolls out changes to Payroll Protection Program to help small businesses

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