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DEKALB COUNTY, GA–The community meeting concerning the Claratel residential project was abruptly cancelled on Thursday, Oct. 29.  DeKalb County’s Super District 7 Commissioner LaDena Bolton, on behalf of the Board of Commissioners representing Districts, 3, 5 and 7, had announced the urgent community meeting to get answers for residents about the planned Wesley Chapel Intelle...

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– A Gwinnett County woman was found guilty of orchestrating a scam to cheat seniors across the country out of money with the promise of computer virus protection software. A jury found Fataoumata Keita, 48, of Buford, GA guilty of violating Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act – for getting money [...]

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CONYERS GA—Conyers City Council will hold a Work Session on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 4 p.m. in Council Chambers at Conyers City Hall, 901 O’Kelly Street. Following the Work Session, the Conyers City Council will hold a council meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers at Conyers City Hall, 901 [...]

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the NAACP DeKalb County Branch, Unit 5192, will hold its regular election of officers and at-large members of the Executive Committee for the 2027–2028 term. Election Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 Voting Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time Voting Method: Electronic Voting via Election Buddy Election Administration: NAACP National...

DEKALB COUNTY, GA – The DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office is collecting food items to support the Atlanta Community Food Bank this holiday season. Customers visiting any tax office location now through Nov. 20 may participate in the food drive by donating canned or non-perishable food items during office hours. “Each year, this office hosts a [...]

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