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Businesses in 11 counties can apply for disaster loans after metro water main breaks
The Georgia Emergency Management & Homeland Security Agency announced Wednesday that due to the impacts of a series of water main breaks across the metro Atlanta area, disaster loans will be available to businesses in 11 counties.
Metro Atlanta man dies after waiting on ambulance, Brookhaven police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Steve Christian was 77, a veteran who, according to a letter he left behind, was suffering from cognitive memory loss. His letter said the diagnosis made him want to take his own life. On a rain-soaked March 3, 2023, Christian shot himself in the...
New federal funds going to metro Atlanta fire safety upgrades
ATLANTA - Federal funds are on the way to Georgia so that local fire departments can make some much-needed upgrades. U.S. Sens. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff announced the awards through FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program. The money is going to Atlanta and Woodstock as well as...
DeKalb to Hold Parks Citizen Advisory Board Meeting July 23
The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold a Parks Citizen Advisory Board Committee meeting on Tuesday, July 23 at 6 p.m. at the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Road, NE, Atlanta, Ga. 30306. For more information, contact Carol Underwood, administrative coordinator, at 404-371-2927 or...
DeKalb Parks and Recreation hosts events to wind down summer break
As summer break is soon drawing to a close for many, DeKalb County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs is hosting a number of activities and classes to take advantage of before school is back in full swing. Check out these family-friendly events coming up:. Go to the Family Health Fitness...
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