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Atlanta, GA

STONECREST, GA–A packed audience applauded as the processional with Stonecrest Mayor Jazzmin Cobble and her family and entered the room to deliver her first State of the City Address on Thursday, March 23, at the Privvi Event Center inside the Mall at Stonecrest. Cobble’s address, a pre-recorded video presentation, was part of an evening program that featured radio personality Sasha the Diva, who served as moderator for a “fireside chat” between Cobble and former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin. The women discussed challenges and triumphs in moving a city forward through a transition. Cobble presented her first “key to the” to Franklin after the chat, sharing the stage with City Council members George Turner, Rob Turner and Alecia Washington and Tara Graves.Later, Cobble gave a progress report on the city’s milestone accomplishments and urged residents to unite and join her and the CityCouncil in moving the head. Mayor Cobble reminded the community that the application process for small businesses and residents seeking assistance from the City’s American Rescue Plan Act(ARPA) funds are now being accepted. She also announced several projects and efforts underway or being planned including road repairs, park improvements and weekend code enforcement to crack down on illegal businesses operating without licenses at service stations and other areas. The goal is to make Stonecrest a crown jewel for residents and tourists. Photos and video by Glenn L. Morgan/OCGNEWS.COM.

Historic State of the City Address: iStonecrest Mayor Jazzmin Cobble presents her first key to the city

Rockdale County, GA

Conyers, GA

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA– Rockdale County Board of Commissioners(BOC) Chairman Oz Nesbitt will host his 14th Annual Lend-A-Ham Giveaway on April 2, 3 p.m., at the Olivia Haydel Senior, 1240 Dogwood Dr. S.W., Conyers. Nesbitt has hosted the event annually to help needy families have a ham to enjoy for Easter Sunday dinner.

Rockdale BOC Chairman Oz Nesbitt presents14th Annual Lend-A-Ham giveaway April 2

Decatur, GA

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– An arrest has been made in connection with a Decatur murder last year. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit, with the Georgia State Patrol, U.S. Marshall’s, Atlanta Police Department and the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit today(March 24) located and arrested 19-year-old Chris L Jackson of Atlanta. The arrest took place at a Fairburn Road S.W. location in Atlanta, where Jackson attempted to flee but was apprehended by the K9 Officer and was transported to a local hospital. Weapons were recovered during the arrest.

Fugitive Chris Jackson, 19, charged in Decatur murder, armed robbery

Dekalb County, GA

Tucker, GA

DECATUR, GA—DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston today (March 22) announced a major development in the case of an unidentified homicide victim whose remains were found in the Tucker area nearly 30 years ago. The victim has been positively identified as Rebecca “Becky” Burke, 52. The newly-formed DeKalb County Cold Case Task Force seeks information about Burke’s death.

DeKalb DA announces break in 30-year-old homicide case, Rebecca Burke identified

CONYERS, GA—The Conyers City Council recently approved a $69,401 contract with StreetScan to perform a detailed pavement condition assessment and inspection of roads throughout the city limits. The StreetScan inspection will provide essential pavement data that will be used by the city to help identify and prioritize specific repair...

Conyers approves contract with StreetScan to inspect roads in city limits

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Atlanta civil rights pioneer, media maven Xernona Clayton to be honored with statue on International Women’s Day

ATLANTA – A statute of Xernona Clayton, Atlanta civil rights pioneer, will be unveiled on March 8, during International Women’s Day. International Woman’s Day is a...

Atlanta civil rights pioneer, media maven Xernona Clayton to be honored with statue on International Women’s Day

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