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Graduation caps tossed high in the air. Riverdale High School's Class of 2024 celebrates
It was a night of celebration for the Riverdale High School Class of 2024. A few minutes after 8 p.m. on Saturday (May 18) the class was instructed to move their tassels from one side of their caps to the other, marking the official moment of graduation for 440 seniors.
Commissioner Hambrick Hosts Free Family "Movie Under The Stars" Night in Clayton County
Ready for a reel-good time under the stars? Residents of Clayton County can mark their calendars for a family movie night to remember. Commissioner Gail Hambrick is hosting a free screening of "Blue Beetle" at Flat Shoals Park on June 1. With fun slated to kick off at 5 p.m., the community can enjoy some outdoor entertainment before the main event rolls at 7:00 p.m., according to the official county announcement.
Lithonia Man Found Guilty of Malice Murder in Stone Mountain Gas Station Killing
A Lithonia man has been found guilty in the fatal shooting of a 54-year-old man at a Stone Mountain gas station, as reported by the DeKalb County District Attorney's office. Nathan Weeks, 27, faced a jury over the murder of Isaac Godbolt on June 20th of last year, with the jurors returning a verdict of guilty on charges including Malice Murder and Felony Murder.
Despite safety warnings, police departments continue misapplying restraint positions and techniques
Two officers stood on Fernando Rodriguez’s outstretched arms, handcuffs connecting his wrists. Another stood on the shackles binding the 24-year-old’s legs. A fourth officer kneeled on Rodriguez’s back. The fifth placed his weight on the man’s buttocks. Five officers from the Hampton city and Henry County...
"SmokeMaster BBQ" Named Grand Champion By Memphis Barbecue Network (MBN); Takes Home $90,000 In Total Prize Money At Inaugural SmokeSlam Festival
Over $275,000 in Prize Money Awarded; Smokeslam Announces $5,000 Donations to World Junior BBQ League and Project Greenfork. Riverbeat to Return May 2-4, 2025 and SmokeSlam to Return May 15-17th, 2025 at Tom Lee Park.
McDonough Renews Its Apartment Moratorium for a 6th Time
Earlier this month, the McDonough council renewed its apartment moratorium. This was the 6th renewal of the ongoing moratorium. McDonough can continue the moratorium because it is actively working on a zoning code update with an outside consultant. The moratorium began in May 2022. ... This is subscriber-only media. Join...
Two Eastside Seniors Earn Military Academy Appointments
Two students from Eastside High School recently accepted offers of appointment to military academies. On Friday, May 10, during a joint signing ceremony at Eastside High School, Congressman Mike Collins (GA-10) congratulated the two seniors for earning appointments to America’s Service Academies. Molly O’Brien accepted an offer of appointment to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, N.Y. The daughter of Kevin and Deanna O’Brien of Social Circle, O’Brien will join the Mariners NCAA Division III Swim Team. Additionally, Michael Hairston accepted an appointment to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn. Hairston is the son of Michael and Latoria Hairston of Covington. Both will enter their respective academies in July and upon graduation will become commissioned officers in the United States Armed Forces.
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