DeKalb County recently announced the appointment of a new director of recreation, parks and cultural affairs. DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson announced the appointment of Christopher Bass as director of recreation, parks and cultural affairs, which took effect earlier this month. Christopher Bass, DeKalb County’s new director of recreation, parks and cultural affairs. (Courtesy of […]
Through Maria Spiller February 1, 2026 Authorities say a viral video led investigators to the 19-year-old’s home, where a puppy was recovered and taken into protective custody. Chicago-born rapper and online streamer Aspen Kartier has been arrested in Georgia on animal cruelty charges related to a video that quickly spread on social media, local authorities […]
Through Candid Edwards December 4, 2025 The ex-cop faces seven charges. Shalanda Williams, a former officer at the DeKalb (GA) County Jail, has been arrested for allegedly engaging in abuse forward a colleague’s direct deposit to her personal bank account, WSB-TV reports. The 47-year-old was taken into custody on November 20 and discharged that day. […]
DeKalb-Peachtree Airport has approved a $45 million expansion. (File photo) DeKalb County Commissioners approved a $45 million airport expansion plan at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK) after years of opposition from a dedicated group of residents. Sky Harbor Group Corporation is an aviation infrastructure company that builds home campuses for business jets. White Plains, NY-based Sky Harbor […]