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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...
Stolen Vehicle and Handgun Recovered, Suspect Apprehended in Decatur
On Wednesday, July 17, 2024, the Community-based Connect DeKalb System captured a stolen gray Infiniti G37 involved in several entering autos incidents. Dekalb County Officers from North Central Precinct responded to 3814 Redan Road in Decatur at the Sunrise View Apartments, where the suspect noticed the officers and fled. The suspect was apprehended a short time later, and during the incident, officers located a stolen handgun taken in an entering auto robbery on July 14th.
Federal funds to support fire safety upgrades in Metro Atlanta
U.S. Senators Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff today announced federal grants or fire safety upgrades across metro Atlanta. The City of Atlanta, City of Woodstock, DeKalb County, and Butts County will get funding to strengthen local fire departments and upgrade public safety through FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program. The funds can be used […] The post Federal funds to support fire safety upgrades in Metro Atlanta appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
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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