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News from September 2022

Riding for Research: Graduate Student Champions Great Cycle Challenge

By Press release submission | Sep 30, 2022

This month, one Georgia Tech student is taking her personal story and turning it into a way to support research for childhood cancer.

AMERICAN PICKERS to Film in Georgia

By Press release submission | Sep 29, 2022

The American Pickers are excited to return to Georgia! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in December 2022.

GPTC Plays Big Role in Federal Build Back Better Grant

By Press release submission | Sep 29, 2022

As part of its relationship with Georgia Tech, Georgia Piedmont Technical College has been named one of 21 winners of President Biden’s $1 billion Build Back Better Regional Challenge.

Emory Healthcare moves to new system-wide electronic health record to advance patient experience and care

By Press release submission | Sep 28, 2022

Emory Healthcare will migrate from Cerner’s electronic medical record to Epic’s integrated and comprehensive health care software, effective Oct. 1, 2022

Commissioner Cochran-Johnson to Host 3rd Annual DeKalb County Business Owner Virtual Summit

By Press release submission | Sep 28, 2022

DeKalb County is home to many entrepreneurs and small business owners who are integral to the economic landscape of our communities.

DeKalb to Host Fall Household Hazardous Waste Event

By Press release submission | Sep 27, 2022

The DeKalb County Sanitation Division will host its fall household hazardous waste recycling event Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, from 8 a.m. – noon, at the Sanitation Division’s Central Transfer Station, 3720 Leroy Scott Drive, Decatur, GA 30032.

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72.9% swing good news for Video Display Corp. (VIDE:PKC) stocks

By DeKalb GA News | Sep 27, 2022

Video Display Corp. traded at $1.25 by end of day.

Emory receives CDC award to deliver 1 million rapid HIV self-tests across the country

By Press release submission | Sep 27, 2022

An Emory University-led collaborative project has been awarded $8.3 million for the first of a five-year CDC award to implement Together TakeMeHome (TTMH), a national HIV self-testing program designed to increase awareness and diagnoses of HIV infections in the U.S.

Commissioner Larry Johnson Attended the White House Inflation Reduction Act Celebration

By Press release submission | Sep 26, 2022

DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson, in his role as the District 3 Commissioner and immediate past president of the National Association of Counties, attended the celebration of the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act.

Agnes Scott College Receives 2022 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine

By Press release submission | Sep 26, 2022

For the second year in a row, Agnes Scott received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.

GAC Students Take Learning Past the Classroom

By Press release submission | Sep 26, 2022

Last week, GAC Middle and High School students participated in our annual week-long learning excursions.

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Tucker company GMS Inc. (GMS:NYQ) working in Construction and Materials sees value fall 66.1% in week ending Sept. 24

By DeKalb GA News | Sep 25, 2022

Williams Industrial Services Group Inc. (WLMS:ASQ) was the highest Construction and Materials company headquartered in Georgia on Sept. 23.

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DeKalb GA News area weekly mass times

By DeKalb GA News | Sep 24, 2022

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

Dunwoody Kicks Off Arts & Culture Month

By Press release submission | Sep 23, 2022

Dunwoody Parks and Recreation will kick off Dunwoody Arts & Culture Month with a family-friendly event that also celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month. Free and open to all, the event will feature Salsa dance lessons, music by Conga Bongo, and arts and crafts. It will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on October 1 at Pernoshal Park, located 4575 N. Shallowford Road.

AAHOA Members Convene with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer

By Press release submission | Sep 23, 2022

Last week, a group of AAHOA Members, including Vice Chairman Bharat Patel, met with Governor Gretchen Whitmer following a successful week advocating on Capitol Hill.

Dekalb County Re-Opens Rent Landlord Relief Program

By Press release submission | Sep 22, 2022

Today, DeKalb County announced it has re-opened the county’s program to provide relief to tenants and landlords affected by the pandemic.

Agnes Scott College Appoints Chicora Martin Vice President for Student Affairs

By Press release submission | Sep 22, 2022

Agnes Scott College yesterday announced the appointment of Dr. Chicora Martin as the college’s vice president for student affairs and dean of students, effective November 1. Dr. Martin comes to Agnes Scott after seven years at Mills College in Oakland, California, where they served as vice president of student life and dean of students.

Take the Covington Highway Corridor Planning Survey

By Press release submission | Sep 22, 2022

As the City plans for the eventual evolution of Covington Highway, residents, businesses and community members are invited to participate in a survey to provide feedback on the future of the corridor.

DeKalb Commissioner Steve Bradshaw Honored at Wade Walker YMCA Food Pantry Ribbon-cutting Event

By Press release submission | Sep 21, 2022

DeKalb County Commissioner Steve Bradshaw was recognized Sept. 9 for his allocations totaling $100,000 to the Wade Walker YMCA, which named a food pantry in his honor.

With their transit ride-share pilot, MARTA and Georgia Tech give passengers a ‘first-mile, last-mile’ solution

By Press release submission | Sep 21, 2022

When LaQuetta Ferrell learned about MARTA Reach, an on-demand pilot ride-share service in Atlanta, she eagerly started using the service that same day.