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GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY: Georgia Tech Passes SACSCOC Fifth-Year Interim Report, Receives Commendation for Serve-Learn-Sustain

By Press release submission | Sep 24, 2021

Georgia Tech received notification in July from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), the accrediting body for degree-granting institutions of higher education in the southern states, that the Institute’s Fifth-Year Interim Report has been accepted with no additional reporting requested.

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COUNTY OF DEKALB: DeKalb County Seeks Public Input on Hazard Mitigation Plan

By Press release submission | Sep 24, 2021

The DeKalb Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) is in the process of updating the county’s Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) and will conduct a virtual kickoff meeting for leaders and residents on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021, from 1 to 2 p.m. to discuss the updates.

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Raphael Warnock's campaign committee refunds $2,500 to Gloria Golden

By DeKalb GA News | Sep 23, 2021

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Raphael Warnock, Warnock for Georgia, refunded $2,500 to Gloria Golden on July 26, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Raphael Warnock's campaign committee refunds $300 to Jackie Kuehn

By DeKalb GA News | Sep 22, 2021

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Raphael Warnock, Warnock for Georgia, refunded $300 to Jackie Kuehn on July 26, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Raphael Warnock's campaign committee refunds $100 to Inga Marler

By DeKalb GA News | Sep 21, 2021

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Raphael Warnock, Warnock for Georgia, refunded $100 to Inga Marler on July 28, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Raphael Warnock's campaign committee refunds $100 to Jack Sawyer

By DeKalb GA News | Sep 20, 2021

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Raphael Warnock, Warnock for Georgia, refunded $100 to Jack Sawyer on July 20, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Census Bureau: More women than men in Avondale Estates in 2020

By DeKalb GA News | Sep 19, 2021

Of the 3,142 people living in Avondale Estates in 2020, 54.6 percent (1,717) were women and 45.4 percent (1,425) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the DeKalb GA News.

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Raphael Warnock's campaign committee refunds $1,000 to Chris Schulman

By DeKalb GA News | Sep 19, 2021

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Raphael Warnock, Warnock for Georgia, refunded $1,000 to Chris Schulman on July 2, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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DEKALB COUNTY: Section of Morris Avenue to be Closed Sept. 21

By Press release submission | Sep 18, 2021

Morris Avenue, between Archdale Drive and Lawrenceville Highway, will be closed to through-traffic from 7 a.m. Tuesday, September 21 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, to facilitate the installation of a manhole and sewer lines at 2214 Morris Drive in Tucker Georgia 30084.

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DEKALB COUNTY: DeKalb Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson Encourages Residents to Help Save Lives on Sept. 29

By Press release submission | Sep 18, 2021

DeKalb County District 7 Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson is encouraging residents to donate blood to the American Red Cross to help save lives on Wednesday, Sept. 29, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at First St. Peter AME Church, 1074 South Indian Creek Drive.

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GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS: Georgia Rental Assistance Expands Eligibility Statewide

By Press release submission | Sep 18, 2021

Based on guidance from the U.S. Treasury, counties or cities with over 200,000 people received separate funds to set up their programs.

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GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS: Opportunities to Come as Dawson County is Broadband Ready

By Press release submission | Sep 18, 2021

Dawson County maintains the rural aspects in much of its north pasts, while the GA-400 corridor serves as its southern commercial hub.

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DeKalb GA News area weekly mass times

By DeKalb GA News | Sep 18, 2021

The following parishes in the DeKalb GA News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Census Bureau: More women than men in Belvedere Park in 2020

By DeKalb GA News | Sep 18, 2021

Of the 15,028 people living in Belvedere Park in 2020, 53.8 percent (8,086) were women and 46.2 percent (6,942) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the DeKalb GA News.

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Raphael Warnock's campaign committee refunds $7 to Ruth Turella

By DeKalb GA News | Sep 18, 2021

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Raphael Warnock, Warnock for Georgia, refunded $7 to Ruth Turella on July 6, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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ATLANTA TECHNICAL COLLEGE: Student Success Story: Ms. Tavia Ball

By Press release submission | Sep 17, 2021

Seeking a fresh start, Ms. Tavia Ball moved from Tampa, FL, to Atlanta, GA, in 2018 in order to be closer to her young children. After working in a warehouse, Ms. Ball found a desire to get into the trucking industry, developing an interest in starting her own transportation company.

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EMORY: Study reveals collegiate football players may be at risk of heart ailments based on race, position played and more

By Press release submission | Sep 17, 2021

Emory issued the following announcement on Sept. 15. With the kickoff of the college football season across the U.S., new research suggests that some college football players may be at risk of developing heart-related complications, based on race, the position they play, their weight and blood pressure.

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GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY: Georgia Tech Ranks Among Top Universities on U.S. News & World Report’s List of Best Colleges

By Press release submission | Sep 17, 2021

The Georgia Institute of Technology continues to rank among the top public universities in the nation, and its programs remain among the best in the country, according to the 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings*.

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EMORY: Emory ranked among top national universities by U.S. News

By Press release submission | Sep 17, 2021

Emory University ranks 21st among the nation’s top universities in the 2022 edition of Best Colleges from U.S. News & World Report.

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GA U.S. HOUSE DISTRICT 4: Reps. Johnson, Williams, Bourdeaux & Garcia Introduce Historic Transit Expansion Legislation As Congress Drafts Reconciliation Measure

By Press release submission | Sep 17, 2021

Following his push to create dedicated federal funding for transit with his Stronger Communities Through Better Transit Act (H.R. 3744) this summer, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), senior member of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, today introduced the Public Transportation Expansion Act alongside Reps. Nikema Williams (GA-05), Carolyn Bourdeaux (GA-07) and Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04).