Rockdale County residents will have the chance to learn about community development at DCA101 on March 13. The Georgia Department of Community Affairs program, hosted by Chair and CEO JaNice Van Ness, runs from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Rockdale Auditorium.

Schizophrenia, which affects up to 0.7 percent of the population, places significant pressure on community healthcare services. Only five percent of the homeless are diagnosed, yet the challenge of providing continuous treatment and support remains complex.

Residents in Venice fear losing a crucial food pantry amid what they call unfair measures by management. With more neighbors facing economic struggles, the pantry’s role has never been more vital. Now, concerned volunteers worry it may soon be forced to close.