A new chief has been appointed to lead the DeKalb County Fire department, a position that will be filled by a 26-year veteran of the department. Weather conditions for the day include scattered thunderstorms and a high temperature. In other news, a significant investment is being made in Jackson County with the planned construction of a manufacturing plant.

This development is expected to create a substantial number of jobs. Further information on local events, including changes in the state's election process and updates on the media industry, can be found through Rough Draft Atlanta.