Author: On Common Ground News
ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—Rockdale County, in partnership with the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA), is hosting a three-day event for those interested in homeownership. The “Achieve the Dream “event will be held July 28 –30, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily, at Johnson Park Recreation Center, 1781 Ebenezer Road SW, Conyers. The NACA Achieve the Dream program is geared to decrease disparities in housing by helping to make affordable homeownership a reality. Participants can expect to meet with NACA-supported onsite housing counselors, underwriters, volunteers, and more during the event. NACA is a non-profit community advocacy and homeownership organization. NACA’s primary…
ATLANTA – The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) Police Department (MPD) has received a $1.4 million grant from Governor Brian Kemp through the American Rescue Plan State Fiscal Recovery Fund Public Safety and Community Violence Reduction Grant Program. The grant will be used to facilitate the recruitment and hiring of qualified law enforcement officials, expand the existing force, and support MPD’s proactive and strategic law enforcement strategies and safety measures. “The MARTA Police Department is committed to ensuring the safety and security of our valued customers and the communities we serve,” said MARTA Police Chief Scott Kreher. “This grant…
GWINNETT COUNTY, GA—The Gwinnett County Police Department is investigating a homicide at Lenora Park that left a 19-year-old Snellville man dead. Police have identified the victim as Brian Arnold-Causey. Investigators say the shooting happened shortly after 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 15. An unknown person dropped the victim off at Gwinnett County Fire Station 6, 3890 Johnson Drive, Snellville, telling fire personnel that the victim had been shot.. Police responded to the “medical assistance” call from the fire station and a medical unit also was dispatched. Authorities said the man later died from his injuries. At this time, very little is known…
Watch meeting here: Stonecrest YouTube Live Channel CITY OF STONECREST, GEORGIA SPECIAL CALLED MEETING WITH FINANCE, TRANSPORTATION AND SPLOST COMMITTEES – AGENDA 3120 Stonecrest Blvd., Stonecrest, GA 30038 Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 6:00 PM Mayor Jazzmin Cobble Council Member Tara Graves – District 1 Council Member Rob Turner – District 2 Council Member Alecia Washington – District 3 Mayor Pro Tem George Turner – District 4 Council Member Tammy Grimes – District 5 _____________________________________________________________ Citizen Access: Stonecrest YouTube Live Channel CALL TO ORDER: George Turner, Mayor Pro-Tem ROLL CALL: Sonya Isom, City Clerk AGENDA ITEMS For Decision…
Stonecrest, GA—Jesse Collings, a Stonecrest resident and Georgia State University student, has been named the recipient of the 2023 Mattie’s Way Memorial Scholarship. Collings was awarded the $1,000 scholarship on June 1, according to bold.org. The scholarship is funded by the Wilmoth family, in memory of Matthew “Mattie” Wilmoth, a beloved son who struggled for years with anxiety and depression. The scholarship aims to raise awareness of mental health issues so that those struggling are able to access the help they need and support undergraduate pursuing degrees in psychology or counseling.Despite seeming to be doing well after seeking help, Matt…
DEKALB COUNTY, GA–Super District 7 Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has released a new episode of “The Weekly Chat” podcast. This edition explores the DeKalb Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST), a one-cent sales tax that provides funding exclusively for capital projects – roads, buildings, vehicles, major equipment, and capital improvements. Adopted by voters by referendum in November 2017, the SPLOST is expected to generate $636 million over the next six years and goes back to referendum this year in November. “SPLOST has been extremely important in providing for the infrastructure of DeKalb,” Cochran-Johnson said. “We are seeing the effects of…
DEKALB COUNTY, GA— The DeKalb County Police Department is seeking the public’s helping locating an elderly man. Ronnie Mack, 72, has been missing since Sunday morning, June 11, after leaving his residence in the 2200 block of Wingfoot Place.Mack is 5’7, 135 lbs. and has brown eyes and black hair. It is unknown what he was wearing when he left home.Anyone with information is urged to call 911 or the Police Department’s Special Victims Unit at 770-724-7710.
CORRECTION: Assessment notice appeal deadline July 10 DECATUR, GA– DeKalb County Tax Commissioner Irvin J. Johnson is reminding property owners that they have until July 10 to appeal their annual assessment. Assessment notice appeals are not a tax bill. For questions and concerns, please call the county’s Property Appraisal & Assessment Department at 404-371-0841. “In an effort to guide taxpayers to the appropriate office, it is important to understand that the tax office works collaboratively with the Property Appraisal & Assessment Department to provide a seamless billing and collection process for ad valorem taxes in DeKalb,” said. Johnson. “Homeowners are encouraged to carefully…