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Michael Thurmond

News Politics 

Atlanta, DeKalb announce agreement before continuing ‘Cop City’ development

February 2, 2023 Jay Phillips 0 Comments Andre Dickens, Atlanta, Atlanta Police Foundation, Atlanta Public Training Facility, Copy City, DeKalb, Michael Thurmond, Protests

In recent months, Atlanta has seen protests, an officer involved shooting that killed a protester, Molotov cocktail incidents, and other

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Lithonia 

Board of commissioners pass $20 million proposal for Emory Hillandale Hospital, Grady Hospital

October 11, 2022 Christine Fonville 0 Comments Emory Hillandale Hospital, Grady Hospital, healthcare, Michael Thurmond

A hospital in Lithonia will soon receive major renovations through a multi-million-dollar proposal. On Oct. 4, DeKalb County CEO Michael

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News 

Officials cut ribbon on new Tobie Grant Recreation Center

September 19, 2022 Christine Fonville 0 Comments Michael Thurmond, Steve Bradshaw, Tobie Grant Recreation Center

A new recreation center described as state of the art by officials is now open in Scottdale. DeKalb County Commissioner

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News 

DeKalb History Center opens 1997 time capsule and new exhibit

August 30, 2022 Christine Fonville 0 Comments bicentennial, DeKalb History Center, Michael Thurmond, time capsule

Attendees to DeKalb History Center’s Bicentennial Birthday Bash got the first look at the center’s newest exhibit after officials cracked

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News 

More home, rental and utility assistance available for some DeKalb residents

July 12, 2022 Christine Fonville 0 Comments bills, Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, Decatur Cooperative Ministry, Mereda Davis Johnson, Michael Thurmond, NAACP DeKalb, rental, Tenant-Landlord Assistance Coalition (TLAC)

As the cost of living continues to rise across the nation, officials and organizations in DeKalb County are working together

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Editorial News 

Officials express concerns over termination of county schools superintendent

April 27, 2022 Christine Fonville 0 Comments Cheryl Watson Harris, DeKalb Board of Education, DeKalb County School District, Michael Thurmond, Richard Woods

Although DeKalb County Board of Education Chair Vickie Turner called the sudden ousting of former DeKalb County School District Superintendent

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News 

First electric MARTA buses to run in DeKalb

April 25, 2022 Jay Phillips 0 Comments DeKalb, East Atlanta, Electric buses, MARTA, Michael Thurmond

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) celebrated Earth Day April 22 by announcing the launch of its first electric buses.

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Coronavirus News Vaccine 

DeKalb County employees outpace state, national rates for COVID-19 vaccinations

April 5, 2022April 5, 2022 Staff 0 Comments COVID-19, DeKalb County employees, Get Vaxxed DeKalb, Michael Thurmond, vaccine, vaccine incentives

The COVID-19 vaccination rate for DeKalb County government employees has exceeded county, state, and national rates thanks to incentives, stated

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News Tucker 

PepsiCo add jobs, expands Tucker facility

March 14, 2022 Staff 0 Comments City of Tucker, DeKalb jobs, Frank Auman, Michael Thurmond, Pepsi, PepsiCo

Gov. Brian Kemp announced March 10 that PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) will invest $260 million in the expansion of

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Coronavirus News Testing 

DeKalb County to distribute thousands of at-home rapid COVID tests

December 29, 2021 Christine Fonville 0 Comments at-home test, coronavirus, COVID-19, DeKalb County, Michael Thurmond, tests

DeKalb County officials said they will distribute 5,000 at-home COVID-19 rapid tests starting at 9 a.m. on Dec. 30. DeKalb

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News 

New fire rescue facilities open in DeKalb

August 12, 2021 Jay Phillips 0 Comments EMT training, fire rescue academy building, G. Leah Davis, Michael Thurmond, SPLOST, The DeKalb Fire Rescue Department

DeKalb County officials opened the county’s new fire rescue academy buildings Aug. 12 at 3161 Warren Road in Decatur.  

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Countywide News 

Essential workers highlighted in State of the County address

February 26, 2021February 26, 2021 Asia Ashley 0 Comments COVID-19, Michael Thurmond, State of the County

DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond spent much of his 2021 State of the County address thanking frontline and essential workers.

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Coronavirus Countywide News 

County CEO urges added safety measures ahead of businesses reopening

April 23, 2020September 8, 2020 Asia Ashley 0 Comments businesses reopen, CDC, COVID-19, Michael Thurmond

Certain businesses including gyms, bowling alleys, body art studios, salons and barber shops will begin reopening April 22 as ordered

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