TUCKER, Ga. -- The DeKalb County Police Department unveiled four new custom-made command vehicles to its force on Friday.

The specialized vehicles, Sgt. William Wallace said, were given to the DCPD through a Metro-Atlanta Urban Area Security Initiative federally funded grant. The new vehicles will boost Special Operations response capabilities, including the SWAT Team, Bomb Squad and hostage negotiators. 

Overall, the additions will be used to strengthen the DeKalb County Police Department. 

DECATUR, Ga. -- The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce and the DeKalb County School District presented $120,000 in college scholarships to 26 high school seniors at a recent awards ceremony.

The first-ever DeKalb County Education Scholarship Fund Awards Ceremony was led by CEO Burrell Ellis, who recognized the importance of awarding scholarships to students based on financial needs and merit. Over 135 students applied for the scholarship, from which the selection was chosen.

The winners include: 

ATLANTA -- Being held for 26 years by the DeKalb County Soil and Water Conservation District, the Erosion and Sediment Control Seminar will begin May 30 at the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center at 8:00 that morning. 

For 2013, discussions will focus on "Gaining Public Support for Water Quality" and "Atlanta's New Green Infrastructure Ordinance." 

"This is a unique opportunity for the public to learn about controlling soil erosion, stabilizing streambanks and protecting water quality for the citizens and businesses in DeKalb County and the surrounding metro areas," Robert Amos, Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission regional representative.

Those who attend will learn about new sediment and control practices, products and programs from speakers including GEMA representatives, and others from City of Atlanta, the Department of Watershed Maintenance, Georgia Tech and the NPDES Stormwater Training Institute.