CONYERS, GA—Since being sworn in on Jan. 7, Mayor Connie Alsobrook has maintained a demanding and hands-on schedule centered around community engagement, citizen accessibility, economic development, youth involvement, and regional collaboration. While many citizens often see the ceremonial side of the office—ribbon cuttings, proclamations, festivals, and public appearances, Mayor…

DECATUR, GA – The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) announced that DeKalb County has awarded a $200,000 Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) Grant for the Candler Rd./Flat Shoals Parkway Area Plan Update.  The county will update the original 2007 LCI plan to identify new recommendations and investments that will align with MARTA’s upcoming major…

DECATUR, GA–DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced a conviction by jury trial in the case against a Decatur man accused of gunning down a man who gave his ex-girlfriend a ride home from work.      A jury found Aaron La Var Beckles, 49, guilty on charges of Malice Murder,…

ATLANTA— The Develop Fulton Board of Directors has unanimously approved a bond inducement resolution supporting up to $70 million in financing for the Georgia Tech Athletic Association to advance a comprehensive modernization of Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field on the campus of the Georgia Institute of Technology. The…

LITHONIA, GA—The Lithonia Post Office at 3035 Stone Mountain Street has closed without warning, leaving customers bewildered, On Common Ground News has learned. Pictured below: Lithonia Post Office, Saturday, 5.16.2026 The facility is usually bustling with customers, often with them forming long lines to mail packages and obtain other…

DECATUR, GA – The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will conduct its Regular Public Meeting on Thursday, May 21 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at 178 Sams Street, Room A1201 – A & B, Decatur.        The meeting agenda follows:  Agenda Callto Orde Adoptionof Agenda   III.            Administrative Items Approval of…

STONECREST, GA— New Birth Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate the 55th birthday of Dr. Jamal Bryant during a special “Tailor Made Sunday” worship experience on Sunday, May 17, at 9:30 a.m.  The celebratory service will honor Dr. Bryant’s leadership, visionary ministry, and unwavering commitment to faith and community. Members…

ATLANTA—Gov. Brian Kemp has ordered the Georgia General Assembly to convene for a special session on June 17 to begin creating new maps for Georgia’s Congressional, State Representatives and State Senate districts.  Kemp issued the call on Wednesday, May 13, in a proclamation. The new redistricting maps would become…