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The CHAMPION The official legal organ of Malb County, EA. Seiving East Atlanta, Avondale Estates, Brookhaven, Chamblee, Clarkston, Decatur, Doraville, Dunwoody, Lithonia, Pine Lake, Tucker, Stonecrest and Stone Mountain, | 50$ SEPTEMBER 15 - 21, 2022 www.THECHAMPIONNEWSPAPER.com VOL 32 • NO. 12 Cities and groups in DeKalb County are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in September and October. Photos provided by Atlanta Event Photographers Latino/Hispanic heritage celebration planned in DeKalb BY JAY PHILLIPS JAY@DEKALBCHAMP.COM City officials from Brookhaven, Decatur and Dunwoody announced plans for celebrations of Latino and Hispanic cultural heritage, while Latin American Association (LAA) will host the Latin Fever Ball, which will also celebrate LAA's 50th anniversary. The celebrations were planned in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. Events in DeKalb will include performances such as capoeira, dancing, and singing; food; face painting; education; and other Latino and Hispanic events. The celebrations planned for Decatur and Dunwoody are also free. City of Dunwoody Economic Development Department will host a celebration of Latino Hispanic cultural heritage Sept. 18 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at North DeKalb Cultural Arts Center, located at 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road. Decatur Arts Alliance is hosting the second annual Placita Latina exhibition in the Decatur Arts Alliance gallery Sept. 18 through Oct. 14. The gallery is free and open to the public daily between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily, according to a news Surrounded by partners in the effort, Jamal Bryant explains the urgency of getting fresh water to Jackson, Mississippi, described as “a city in crisis.” Church helps life-giving water flow to city in need BY KATHY MITCHELL FREELANCE REPORTER The Bible makes many references to water—often as symbolic of life. The woman at the well was promised living water. Jeremiah refers to "the fountain of living water," and Revelation bids, "let him take the water of life freely." SEE WATER PAGE 6 Board of health to host drive-thru vaccination event as flu season approaches With fall festival and football season right around the corner, DeKalb health officials say they want to make sure another season is top of mind for everyone - flu season. The DeKalb County Board of Health is hosting a drive-thru flu vaccination event on Sept. 17, from 8 a.m. until noon at Dunwoody High School, 5035 Vermack Road, Dunwoody. The event focuses on adults 18 and older and seniors 65 and older who may need a high-dose vaccine for added protection, individuals who are immunocompromised or have chronic health conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, The DeKalb County Board of Health is hosting a drive-thru flu vaccination event. File Photo. SEE CELEBRATION PAGE 6 SEE VACCINE PAGE 6 TWO SUSPECTS ARRESTED FOR ATTEMPTING CEDAR GROVE DEFEATS 7A CHAMP TO TO DELIVER CONTRABAND TO INMATES LEAD DEKALB IN WEEK FOUR PAGE 3 PAGE 13