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Today is Family Engagement Day: Governor Brian Kemp has proclaimed today as Family Engagement Day, coinciding with National Parental Involvement Day. The initiative is about the importance of family partnerships in supporting student success. Schools across Georgia are taking the opportunity to thank families for their ongoing efforts to empower students and foster excellence in education.
DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management crews are currently making repairs to a broken water main on Cliff Valley Way. Customers in the area are experiencing low to no water service due to the damaged water line.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible and expect delays. More updates will be provided as available.
Residents experiencing low to no water pressure are encouraged to contact the DeKalb County Watershed Department at dekalbwaterops@dekalbcountyga.gov or 770-270-6243.
Road Closure: The Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office reports a road closure following a vehicle accident at the intersection of Long Branch and Highway 52. Drivers are advised to reroute if possible and exercise patience while traveling through the area.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
