Jennifer Parker, Editor

07/24/2020

A life well lived. Celebrating John Lewis

https://johnlewislegacy.org/

Celebration of Life & Legacy

09/27/2019

Lots to do at this weekend's Heart of South DeKalb festival.

Hundreds of residents will "Celebrate and Honor DeKalb Educators" at the 7th annual Heart of South DeKalb Festival taking place Sept. 27 and 28 at the Porter Sanford Performing Arts

09/27/2019

Lots to do at the 7th annual Heart of South DeKalb festival.

Hundreds of residents will "Celebrate and Honor DeKalb Educators" at the 7th annual Heart of South DeKalb Festival taking place Sept. 27 and 28 at the Porter Sanford Performing Arts

08/13/2019

Interesting read.

If white-supremacist terrorists hope to drive immigrants out of the U.S., they are having the unintended effect of frightening some native citizens into emigrating.

07/04/2019

Celebrate the Fourth!

From Stone Mountain Park to Centennial Olympic Park, DeKalb families have plenty of choices for celebrating this year’s Fourth of July, the United States' 243rd birthday.

06/05/2019

New judge for DeKalb Superior Court.

DeKalb State Court Judge Shondeana Morris will be DeKalb County’s newest Superior Court judge, replacing Judge Gail Flake who is retiring from the bench.

04/22/2019

Know a 2019 senior headed to college to study Communications, journalism, digital media?
Please share this with them.

Graduating DeKalb County seniors headed to college to study journalism can apply now through April 25 for the 2019 CrossRoadsNews Foundation Scholarships.

04/18/2019

You can still sing on Sunday if you contact Rev. Rick Kirkland now.

Grammy-nominated R&B recording artist and actor Montell Jordan – now worship leader at Victory World Church in Norcross – will preach at the 75th annual Easter Sunrise Service atop Stone

04/04/2019

A real South DeKalb Champion.

On March 30, the eve of his retirement, South Precinct Maj. K.D. Johnson couldn't stop the hugs from coming. And the requests to pose for photos were so many, everyone

03/12/2019

You don't have to be senior to get help.

Low to moderate income taxpayers who need help filing their 2018 taxes can get help from AARP Foundation Tax Aides.

02/16/2019

Free rides to go hone up on your black history.

In honor of Black History Month, visitors to five Atlanta museums showcasing black history, black historic sites, and to black-owned businesses in Atlanta can get free rides and free admissions,

02/06/2019

Prime time.

Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams told the country tonight that “we are coming for America.”

01/29/2019

Stacey Abrams stepping up.

Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams will deliver the Democratic response to President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Feb. 5.

01/25/2019

A bar of soap may save a victim. Here's how you can help.

Thousands of people are expected in Atlanta for Super Bowl 53 and volunteers can help S.O.A.P. Up Atlanta on Jan. 24 to 26 in preparation for the big games seamier

01/23/2019

Get the skinny on coping with diabetes.

Individuals and families impacted by diabetes can join a “Community Conversation on Diabetes" on Jan. 24 at the DeKalb County Board of Health Auditorium.

12/18/2018

This is such a tragedy.

Slain Officer Flores remembered as dedicated officer, brother, son and role model
http://www.crossroadsnews.com/news/local/slain-officer-flores-remembered-as-dedicated-officer-brother-son-and/article_b976a650-02f5-11e9-b2f4-c77f9d61be02.html

11/13/2018

Jennifer & Curtis Parker (center) with members of the DeKalb Board of Commissioners after DeKalb Super District Commissioner Kathie Gannon (5th from right) recognized CrossRoadsNews contribution to the community and declared Nov. 13, 2018 "CrossRoadsNews On-line Day" in DeKalb County, GA.

Today is CrossRoadsNews.Com Day in DeKalb County!

Curtis & I were recognized this morning with Proclamation from the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners.
It reads in part:

“Whereas, We comment Jennifer and Curtis Parker for their unwavering commitment to using mass media as a shaper of society. Providing newspaper readers the coverage that for decades, our community continues to count on; and
“Whereas, We, as a community thank Jennifer and Curtis Parker for their on wavering commitment to using mass media as a shaper of society, providing newspaper readers the coverage, that for decades, our community continues to count on; and
“Whereas, We as a community thank Jennifer and Curtis Parker for their ongoing courage and determination to be catalysts for change…and this distinguishes CrossRoadsNews as a part of the cement that stabilizes the foundation of our local government and community; and
“Now therefore, I, Commissioner Kathie Gannon, along with the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Commissioners, on behalf of DeKalb County and its more than 700,000 citizens, do hereby proclaim November 13, 2018 as ‘CrossRoadsNews On-line Day’ in DeKalb County, and encourage each person with computer access to visit crossroadsnews.com;
“And as the Editor John Green once quoted: ‘In the end, what makes a newspaper valuable is not the paper it’s printed on, but the thousands of hours of work by people who are dedicated to creating the best possible reading experience for you.’
“We thank the Parkers and CrossRoadsNews for continuing to inspire the vision of what is possible and what should be.”

Thanks Super District 6 Commissioner Kathie Gannon – in whose District our business is located – for sponsoring the recognition.

We were touched by the kind words of District 5 Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson, who was a long-time advertiser for more than 11 years in our newspaper, and supportive friend.

Thanks also to Commissioners Larry Johnson, Steve Bradshaw, Greg Adams, Jeff Rader and Nancy Jester for standing in support.

Our daughter Jami (4th from left) is on leave from her cruise director Job on Norwegian’s Pride of America, and was able to join us, along with our dedicated office Manager Catherine Guy (3rd from right).

It always heart warming when others recognize your work.

Today, our hearts were warmed!

10/31/2018

Vote.

An expert on voter suppression, he will help keep Georgia red.

09/26/2018

Some DeKalb lawmakers are standing up for women. They joined 30 women leaders from across Georgia calling on Brian Kemp to take back his support of Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

09/21/2018

Celebrate South DeKalb by participating in this.

09/21/2018

If you need to renew your US passport or get a new one, DeKalb Superior Court Clerk Debra DeBerry is hosting Passport Day tomorrow.

Residents who need to renew or apply for new passports can do so on Sept. 22 at the office of DeKalb County Superior Court Clerk Debra DeBerry in Decatur.

08/31/2018

Join me now in watching the home-going service for the Queen of Soul.

08/28/2018

We need your help.

In the week since our Aug. 17 announcement that we will no longer print CrossRoadsNews, my husband Curtis and I have found out just how much our community loves and

08/21/2018

Family, friends and former colleagues will celebrate the life of former DeKalb School Board member Sarah Copelin-Wood at a view on Aug. 22 and at home going service on Aug.

08/17/2018

Sarah Copelin-Wood always fought for children.

Sarah Copelin-Wood, who served 15 years on the DeKalb County School Board and decades on the DeKalb NAACP Executive Board has died.

07/25/2018

Lorraine Cochran-Johnson wins DeKalb Super 7 Commission District race,

Lorraine Cochran-Johnson will be DeKalb County’s next Super District 7 commissioner.

07/06/2018

Here''s some money you can go after to help your good works.

GSU State Farm scholars Zachary Thomas and Tionne Jacobs are attending workshops to learn how to pick recipients of $500 to $1,500 mini grants from the new State Farm Education

06/19/2018

How are the charges against Commissioner Adams "vicious lies," when the county's own internal investigation of texts and recordings found that he violated county policies?

Adams alleges ‘vicious lies’ about him; reveals he was r***d
DeKalb County Commissioner Gregory Adams, who is in a runoff battle for his District 7 seat, claimed this week that “vicious lies” were being told about him.
http://www.crossroadsnews.com/news/local/adams-alleges-vicious-lies-about-him-reveals-he-was-r***d/article_7acd4a9c-701c-11e8-8967-d7d57278a9dc.html

05/01/2018

Early in person voting is underway, before you go, don't miss our 2018 Voting Guide. We also have photos of all 85 Democrats and Republicans in contested races in DeKalb County in one place. How about that?.

Click here to view this item from crossroadsnews.com.

04/07/2018

We lost a community fighter today.

Decatur businessman and former DeKalb School Board member Jesse "Jay" Cunningham has died.

04/03/2018

The April 4 “Let Freedom Ring” ceremony in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has been relocated from the top of Stone Mountain because of predicted inclement weather.

03/30/2018

Location of Helicopter drop of 10,000 Easter Eggs changed.

Kids can hunt for eggs on March 31 after Transforming Faith Church’s first helicopter drop of 10,000 plastic eggs filled with candy and toys on the football field of Southwest

03/30/2018

Lithonia teen wins state technology contest with app he designed for CrossRoadsNews
A mobile app created for CrossRoadsNews by 17-year-old Christopher Ballenger has landed him first place in a statewide technology competition.
http://www.crossroadsnews.com/news/youth_and_schools/lithonia-teen-wins-state-technology-contest-with-app-he-designed/article_05b11e36-31cf-11e8-bdd0-3f8fbc6b100a.html

03/30/2018

The Cultural Exchange Community Breakfast meeting has been moved up to first Saturday on April 7. Don't miss the Candidates Forum.

Candidates forum at April 7 Cultural Exchange Community Breakfast
Candidates running for office and voters who want to hear from them can attend the DeKalb Cultural Exchange Community Breakfast on April 7 at...
http://www.crossroadsnews.com/news/local/candidates-forum-at-april-cultural-exchange-community-breakfast/article_eece4056-32c6-11e8-af1d-43c565bbd894.html

03/07/2018

Don't miss this story. It will explain a lot why so few African Americans frequent Georgia State Parks and give an inkling of what they had to do just to enjoy the great outdoors a mere 60-plus years ago.
I salute people like Charles Henry Atkinson's father and his entire family.

As a small child, Charles Atkinson frolicked in the cool waters of Lake Allatoona and took boat rides with his siblings and father, John Loyd Atkinson Sr.

03/07/2018

Water main break shuts down county, schools, and now churches are canceling Wednesday bible studies.

A 48-inch water main break that occurred overnight is causing disruptions and closures across DeKalb County.

01/20/2018

Here's where to pay respects to Gil Turman.

Gil Turman, who was always on the side of his kids and his community, has died.