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11/01/2025

City of Conyers ends early voting period with low turnout: 1,074 ballots cast

CONYERS, GA—It’s been slow going for the City of Conyers’ elections. The city ended the early voting period on Halloween night with just 1,074ballots cast, according to Rockdale County’s Elections Supervisor Cynthia Willingham.

Click link for full story: https://ocgnews.com/city-of-conyers-ends-early-voting-period-with-low-turnout-1074-ballots-cast/

11/01/2025

Zeta Phi Beta–Sigma Omicron Zeta youths donate comfort baskets to cancer patients in Gwinnett County

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GWINNETT COUNTY, GA—Members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. – Sigma Omicron Zeta Chapter’s Youth Affiliates recently turned their compassion into action by supporting breast cancer patients and warriors during this year’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, observed in October.

Click link for full story: https://ocgnews.com/zeta-phi-beta-sigma-omicron-zeta-youths-donate-comfort-baskets-to-cancer-patients-in-gwinnett-county/

10/31/2025

DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office to host annual holiday food drive Nov. 3—Dec. 5

DECATUR, GA—The DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office is collecting food items to support the Atlanta Community Food Bank this holiday season.

Click link for full story: https://ocgnews.com/dekalb-county-tax-commissioners-office-to-host-annual-holiday-food-drive-nov-3-dec-5/

10/31/2025

DeKalb County strengthens safety net as SNAP funding faces federal suspension

DECATUR, GA– DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson is organizing a continuum of care to ensure housing and food security as lingering uncertainty over SNAP and future HUD Section 8 fundings continues.

Click link for full story: https://ocgnews.com/dekalb-county-strengthens-safety-net-as-snap-funding-faces-federal-suspension/

10/31/2025

GCPS, community partners unite to assist needy families amid pending federal government shutdowns

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA–In light of the recent reduction in SNAP benefits and other pending federal government shutdowns on Nov. 1, Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) is teaming up with community partners to collect canned goods and distribute them to those in need.

Click link for full story: https://ocgnews.com/gcps-community-partners-unite-to-assist-needy-families-amid-pending-federal-government-shutdowns/

10/31/2025

Rep. Doreen Carter to host Female Entrepreneurship Day at Georgia Capitol Nov. 7

ATLANTA – State Rep. Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia) will host Female Entrepreneurship Day on Friday, Nov. 7, at 11 a.m. at the South Wing Steps of the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta.

Click link for full story: https://ocgnews.com/rep-doreen-carter-to-host-female-entrepreneurship-day-at-georgia-capitol-nov-7/

10/31/2025

Rockdale County to host veterans parade honoring those who served

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA– Rockdale County invites the community to honor and celebrate the nation’s veterans at the Rockdale County Veterans Parade on Saturday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m.

Click link for full story: https://ocgnews.com/rockdale-county-to-host-veterans-parade-honoring-those-who-served/

10/31/2025

10/31/2025

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens announces food assistance, moratorium on evictions +water shutoffs to help residents impacted by federal shutdown uncertainty

ATLANTA—As uncertainty looms over federal funding for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other federal benefits beginning Nov. 1, the city of Atlanta is stepping up to assist those in need.

Click link for full story: https://ocgnews.com/atlanta-mayor-andre-dickens-announces-food-assistance-moratorium-on-evictions-water-shutoffs-to-help-residents-impacted-by-federal-shutdown-uncertainty/

10/30/2025

Congressman Hank Johnson, remembers longtime friend, District Director Kathy Register

DECATUR, GA – Today, Congressman Johnson sadly announced the sudden, unexpected but peaceful passing away of Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson’s lifelong best friend and his own close friend and District Director Kathy (Gayle) Holt Register.

Click link for full story: https://ocgnews.com/congressman-hank-johnson-remembers-longtime-friend-district-director-kathy-register/

10/30/2025

State Rep. Doreen Carter issues statement regarding City of Lithonia annexation, City of Conyers Charter Amendments

ATLANTA—State Rep. Doreen Carter, who represents Georgia House District 93, is urging residents to stay informed and participate in the upcoming Nov. 4 elections.

Click link for full story: https://ocgnews.com/state-rep-doreen-carter-issues-statement-regarding-city-of-lithonia-annexation-city-of-conyers-charter-amendments/

10/30/2025

Former Stonecrest Mayor Jason Lary indicted for making false statements to register to vote, qualify for election

DEKALB COUNTY, GA— The former mayor of the City of Stonecrest has been indicted on state charges related to his attempt to register to vote and qualify to run for city council while still under federal supervision for a felony conviction.

Click link for full story: https://ocgnews.com/former-stonecrest-mayor-jason-lary-indicted-for-making-false-statements-to-register-to-vote-qualify-for-election/