Johnson Park to celebrate grand opening of new inclusive playground ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA – The community is invited to celebrate the grand opening of Johnson Park’s new inclusive playground during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 4:30 p.m.,1781 Ebenezer Road in Conyers. Click link for full story: https://ocgnews.com/johnson-park-to-celebrate-grand-opening-of-new-inclusive-playground/
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Congratulations to Clayton County Government Chairwoman Anderson-Henry for completing the core requirements in the Lifelong Learning Academy! Read about the importance of Lifelong Learning and how it will help her better serve her county. Click here to learn more: https://ow.ly/sGBz50XvNBt
🏡 Forest Park is making BIG moves when it comes to housing, and we’re thrilled to share some exciting news… 🎉 We have been selected to participate in the 2026 Georgia Initiative for Community Housing (GICH) program, and initiative launched through @ga\_dca. Our team is already collaborating with GICH partners to: ✨ Develop creative ideas for meeting future housing needs ✨ Build a comprehensive action plan for increased home ownership ✨ Support ongoing neighborhood revitalization efforts 📰 GET THE FULL DETAILS BY VISITING THE CITY NEWS SECTION ON OUR WEBSITE: www.forestparkga.gov #OneForestPark #ClaytonCounty #Housing #HomeOwnership
The capital budget makes up $409 million of Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson’s proposed $2.6 billion budget and maintains existing infrastructure like buildings, parks, and roads, and pays for new ones. Water Resources is responsible for the largest category of the capital budget at 42 percent, followed by 14 percent for transportation. This portion of the budget includes funding for SPLOST revenue-sharing with our cities, public safety, parks, technology, and other capital needs. Learn more about the proposed 2026 budget and share your comments at the link in our bio.
Did you know Coweta County maintains 1,011 miles of roads? That includes 959.61 paved miles and 51.55 unpaved miles. To put that into perspective, that’s about the same distance as driving from Coweta County to Toronto, Canada. Want to learn more about our Road Maintenance crew or report a road issue? Visit the Road Maintenance page on the Coweta County website here: https://bit.ly/4pYUQnd.
I’m grateful to be recognized by @georgiatrend as one of the 2026 100 Most Influential Georgians. Moments like this are a reminder that doing the work with integrity, consistency, and care matters. This recognition doesn’t belong to me alone. It reflects the commitment of an incredible DeKalb County team that shows up every day, often behind the scenes, to serve our residents and move this county forward. I’m proud of what we’re building together. Thank you to Georgia Trend for the acknowledgment, and thank you to the people of DeKalb for the trust you place in us. Read more here: https://editions.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=858796&p=40&view=issueViewer
Johnson Park to celebrate grand opening of new inclusive playground ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA – The community is invited to celebrate the grand opening of Johnson Park’s new inclusive playground during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 4:30 p.m.,1781 Ebenezer Road in Conyers. Click link for full story: https://ocgnews.com/johnson-park-to-celebrate-grand-opening-of-new-inclusive-playground/
Commission Meeting:January 9, 2026. The first Chatham County Board of Commissioners meeting of the year! View agenda at: https://chathamcountyga.iqm2.com/Citizens/Default.aspx
🏡 Forest Park is making BIG moves when it comes to housing, and we’re thrilled to share some exciting news… 🎉 We have been selected to participate in the 2026 Georgia Initiative for Community Housing (GICH) program, and initiative launched through @ga\_dca. Our team is already collaborating with GICH partners to: ✨ Develop creative ideas for meeting future housing needs ✨ Build a comprehensive action plan for increased home ownership ✨ Support ongoing neighborhood revitalization efforts 📰 GET THE FULL DETAILS BY VISITING THE CITY NEWS SECTION ON OUR WEBSITE: www.forestparkga.gov #OneForestPark #ClaytonCounty #Housing #HomeOwnership
Housing is one of the most urgent issues facing families right now, and we cannot afford to talk around it. On January 20, I invite you to join me for A Candid Conversation on the State of Housing in America as part of my CEO Lecture Series. I will be joined by housing leaders, policy experts, and community voices who are working on the front lines of affordability, homeownership, rental stability, and housing policy across our region. This conversation is about people. It is about stability. And it is about ensuring DeKalb County continues to be a place where families can live, grow, and thrive. 📍 Porter Sanford III Performing Arts Center, Decatur 🕕 Housing Conversation begins at 6:00 PM 🔗 Link in bio for details I hope you will join us and bring your voice to the conversation.
DeKalb County and NACA are hosting a FREE 4-day homeownership event where you can get NACA-qualified in one day. No down payment No closing costs No credit score required 📍 The Gallery at South DeKalb | Old JC Penney 🗓️ January 22–25 | 8 AM–8 PM 👣 Walk-ins welcome Scan the QR code to register. This opportunity matters.
Gwinnett Information Technology Services received a National Association of Counties achievement award for the Tax Commissioner’s website redesign. The new website offers significantly enhanced user experience, with intuitive navigation and powerful self-service modules for upgraded online payments, streamlined homestead applications, and address change requests. By transitioning away from a restrictive third-party system, the County reduced manual workloads and improved service delivery, making it easier and faster for residents to manage tax-related needs online. Visit the link in our bio to learn more.