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May 26, 2022

ATLANTA – Mayor Andre Dickens today(May 26) helped Georgia Power crews “Light Up” Terry Street S.E. as part of the “Light Up the Night” citywide streetlight installation and repair initiative. Dickens went up in a Georgia Power bucket truck to assist in replacing an inoperable light with a new LED model. Earlier this week, the […]

May 26, 2022

ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr today (May 26)announced the indictment of Marquetta Curry, a former employee with the Jackson County Division of Family and Children Services, on one count each of exploitation of an elderly person, forgery and identity fraud. “We are working every single day to protect Georgia’s older and at-risk adults from […]

May 26, 2022

ATLANTA – Attorney General Chris Carr announced today (May 26) that the State of Georgia has joined a $19.2 million multistate settlement with Ford Motor Company. The settlement resolves allegations that Ford falsely advertised the real-world fuel economy of model year 2013-2014 C-Max hybrids and the payload capacity of model year 2011-2014 Super Duty […]

May 26, 2022

ATLANTA – Today, Gov. Brian Kemp announced that Qcells, one of the largest and most-recognized renewable energy solutions providers, will invest $171 million in a new solar module manufacturing facility in Dalton, creating 470 new jobs in Whitfield County. The new facility is expected to increase the number of Qcells employees in Georgia […]

May 23, 2022

ATLANTA: A Memorial Service Celebrating the life of the late. Max Cleland will be held on May 25, 11 a.m., at Northside United Methodist Church, 2799 Northside Drive N.W. The many friends of Sen..Cleland are invited to join his family for the service which will be a celebration of his life and career in […]

May 23, 2022

ATLANTA— The City of Atlanta will hold a Technology Job and Resource Fair on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.,at Georgia Institute of Technology’s Dalney Building. Find a message from Mayor Andre Dickens and more information on the job fair here or by clicking the video below.

May 22, 2022

ATLANTA – The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) has selected its next Riders’ Advisory Council (RAC), the all-volunteer body dedicated to helping improve the transit experience for customers. The new, 30-member council is comprised of people drawn from MARTA’s service area – the City of Atlanta, DeKalb, Fulton and Clayton counties. RAC members do not vote and serve for […]

May 22, 2022

ATLANTA – This summer, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra(ASO) returns to Piedmont Park’s Oak Hill for two free Concerts in the Park: “From Paris to Piedmont” on June 15 and “Hooray for Hollywood” on June 22. Piedmont Park’s Oak Hill is located at 371 Tenth St., downtown Atlanta. On Wednesday, June 15, Associate Conductor Jerry Hou leads the […]

May 22, 2022

ATLANTA—Just in time for the start of summer, McDonald’s USA is rolling out its first new McFlurry®flavor of the year – the Chocolatey Pretzel McFlurry. The tasty frozen treat will be available starting May 25 for a limited time at participating restaurants nationwide, according to an Atlanta news release. Each McFlurry is made with McDonald’s […]

May 20, 2022

ATLANTA—The 45th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival will be held Memorial Day weekend at Piedmont Park – from Saturday, May 28 through Monday, May 30. In addition to five performances each day on the Meadow Stage, the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs will present Jazz 101. Jazz 101 is an opportunity for residents and visitors to […]

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Mayor Andre Dickens joins effort to “Light Up the Night” in Atlanta neighborhoods

Former Jackson County DFCS employee indicted for elder exploitation

Georgia joins $19.2 million multi-state settlement with Ford Motor Company

Qcells to expand in Georgia, creating 470 new solar manufacturing jobs

Memorial service set for Sen. Max Cleland May 25

City of Atlanta to host technology job + resource fair

MARTA selects new riders’ advisory council

ASO returns to Piedmont Park for 2 free concerts in June

McDonald’s USA debuts the Chocolatey Pretzel McFlurry May 25

45th Atlanta Jazz Festival set for 2022 Memorial Day weekend

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