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<title>Gwinnett County mourns passing of community stalwart Thomas Livsey, Sr., descendant of the historic Promised Land</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2023 23:35:58 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>GWINNETT COUNTY, GA—The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is paying tribute to community stalwart Thomas Livsey, Sr., a descendant of the historic settlement in Gwinnett known as The Promised Land. Livsey, the “unofficial mayor” of The Promised Land, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 5, officials said. He was 93. Board of Commissioners Chair Gwinnett Nicole [...]</p>
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<title>City of Stonecrest NOTICE – City Council Meeting, December 11, 2023</title>
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<title>DeKalb County, Emory Hillandale Hospital unveils $11M in improvements, expansion</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2023 16:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>STONECREST, GA—DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond, along with Emory Healthcare and Emory Hillandale Hospital leaders, on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2923 unveiled $11 million in improvements and renovations to Emory Hillandale Hospital, funded by DeKalb County. The funding has been used to expand the hospital ‘s emergency department and provide other critical improvements to ensure access to [...]</p>
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<title>Lithonia man gets 25 years in brutal attack of girlfriend along busy Wesley Chapel Road intersection in South DeKalb</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2023 15:58:30 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>DEKALB COUNTY, GA—A Lithonia man was sentenced to 25 years for stabbing and stomping his then-girlfriend as motorists on busy Wesley Chapel Road tried to intervene, DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston’s Office has announced. On Wednesday, Dec. 6, a jury found Lavon Bell, 43, guilty on charges of Aggravated Battery–Family Violence, Aggravated Assault–Family Violence and Possession of [...]</p>
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<title>Rockdale County Board of Education honored with GSBA Leading Edge Award for 5th Year</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA– The Rockdale County Board of Education (BOE) was recently recognized by the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) for the fifth consecutive year with the Leading Edge Award, which highlights school districts that are leading the way in ensuring students are competitive in an ever-changing global market. The Rockdale County BOE was recognized for [...]</p>
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<title>Transforming Faith Church to host first NYE’s worship celebration, special guest award-winning gospel artist Charles Jenkins</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2023 14:39:49 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>STONECREST, GA— Transforming Faith Church (TFC) is inviting the community to its New Year’s Eve worship celebration featuring award-winning gospel artist Charles Jenkins. Pastor Lee May said that he and his congregation, whom he calls “transformers,” are preparing for a joyous experience and are looking forward to welcoming everyone. The NYE’s celebration is a milestone [...]</p>
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<title>City of Stonecrest NOTICE – City Council Work Session, December 11, 2023</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:56:01 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>More cold weather expected, DeKalb County extends opening warming centers through Dec. 7</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2023 01:42:41 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>DEKALB COUNTY, GA– Due to forecasted cold weather, DeKalb County will open five warming centers for residents on Thursday, Dec. 7, starting at 8 p.m. The county had opened warming centers on Tuesday and Wednesday to make sure that residents had a place to keep warm. The following warming centers will be open: Fire Station 3, [...]</p>
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<title>Joyce M. Pelzer sentenced to life in DeKalb County cold case murder of former girlfriend</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2023 01:31:46 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>DEKALB COUNTY, GA–DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced a conviction by jury trial in the case of a woman accused of abducting and murdering her former girlfriend in a case that went cold until 2018. On Friday, Dec. 1, a jury found Joyce Marie Pelzer, 47, guilty on charges of Malice Murder and Felony [...]</p>
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<title>DeKalb Cooperative Extension Announces Family and Consumer Sciences Classes</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2023 01:15:49 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>DEKALB COUNTY, GA– DeKalb County Cooperative Extension will host helpful Family and Consumer Sciences virtual classes for free in December and January. Radon webinars will be held on Dec. 14, 12:00 p.m., and Jan. 24, 2024 at 6 p.m. Radon occurs naturally when uranium breaks down to form radon. It can build up to dangerous [...]</p>
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