Author: On Common Ground News

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Congressman Hank Johnson (D-GA) on Thursday, June 4, wrote to Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan, calling on the bank to immediately remove its recently added forced arbitration agreement, hamstringing consumers’ legal rights and denying them the ability to hold corporations accountable.  “The new forced arbitration provision will force Bank of America’s customers into a private and secretive system, rigged against their interests. During the arbitration process, corporations can write the rules and have no obligation to make proceedings public. Without access to the public court system,…

CONYERS, GA—Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) continues the annual “Be Bright, Eat Right Rockdale” Summer Meals Program, June 8 – July 16, Monday – Thursday, to ensure Rockdale County’s children receive healthy, balanced and delicious meals throughout the summer. RCPS will deliver bagged lunches via school buses to dozens of locations in neighborhoods across Rockdale County, Monday – Thursday, June 8 – July 16, 2026 (paused June 18 and June 29 – July 3, 2026). Meal route locations and times are listed at www.rockdaleschools.org/summermeals. Children (up to age 18) who live in one of the neighborhoods served can receive a meal…

 DEKALB COUNTY, GA– DeKalb County Tax Commissioner Nicole M. Golden is pleased to announce the addition of two new senior center locations for the office’s mobile tax program. The program now serves seven senior centers across the county.  Launched as a pilot program at the Lou Walker Senior Center in January 2023, the initiative has grown to improve access to essential motor vehicle and property tax services for residents, particularly seniors who rely on in-person assistance. “Our mobile tax office program allows us to meet taxpayers where they are and provide essential services in a convenient, community-based setting,” said Golden.…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—Joy filled the air as seniors from Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) three high schools crossed the stage to receive their diplomas and begin a new chapter of their lives. Families, friends and educators gathered to celebrate the Class of 2026 on Friday, May 29, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church.  Family members of several of the graduates wore custom-made shirts bearing their graduate’s pictures. Others held up posters honoring their students. Some brought flowers for their students. The momentous event —filled with smiles, hugs, happy tears and plenty of applause —was captured by family members and others…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA- DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston filed a lawsuit on today, June 3, in Fulton County Superior Court against the State of Georgia challenging the constitutionality of House Bill 369, which Gov. Brian Kemp signed into law last month. The new law changes the elections of several county-level offices, including District Attorney, from partisan to non-partisan races beginning  Jan. 1, 2028.  The statute, however, only applies to five big metro-Atlanta counties—Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, and Gwinnett.   DA Boston is represented by renowned Atlanta litigation firm Caplan Cobb.  She said she believes the new law is a calculated…

Story Updated Wed., June 3 DECATUR, GA – The City of Decatur invites community members, neighbors, partners and visitors to celebrate the completion of the downtown Decatur Square improvements with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, June 5, at 6 p.m. The event marks the completion of Phase I in the Town Center 2.0 Plan, an effort to enhance Decatur’s downtown core while preserving the character, connectivity and vibrancy that makes the Square a gathering place for the community. Top Picture: The Decatur Square is the heart of downtown Decatur and has consistently ranked as one of the Top 10 Best…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– A former Gwinnett Veterans Association quartermaster has been arrested on felony charges of stealing funds from the organization.  The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office Jail Intelligence Unit arrested William Schultz on May 29 after an investigation, officials announced on June 2 in a press release.   Investigators received information regarding potential misuse of funds belonging to the Central Gwinnett Veterans Association. At the time of the alleged offenses, Schultz served as the organization’s quartermaster, a position responsible for managing finances, paying bills, and making purchases on behalf of the association. During the probe, investigators determined that Schultz allegedly wrote…

DECATUR, GA – The City of Decatur invites community members, neighbors, partners and visitors to celebrate the completion of the downtown Decatur Square improvements with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, June 5, at 6 p.m. The event marks the completion of Phase I in the Town Center 2.0 Plan, an effort to enhance Decatur’s downtown core while preserving the character, connectivity and vibrancy that makes the Square a gathering place for the community. The ceremony is open to the public and will include remarks highlighting the vision and impact of the plan, the future of Decatur, while recognizing key partners,…

CONYERS, GA—Springfield Baptist Church announces its annual Juneteenth Celebration, taking place on Friday, June 19, 6:30-9 p.m. This event is open to the entire community, and everyone is invited to join in commemorating this historic day. The celebration will feature a variety of activities for all ages, including live drumming and dance performances, food trucks, a vendor fair, bounce houses, and other fun-filled activities designed to bring families together. Juneteenth marks a significant moment in American history: June 19, 1865 is the day that all people living in the U.S., including formerly enslaved blacks, were officially granted freedom.  Springfield under the leadership of the Rev.…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA–Notice is given that the Rockdale Board of Elections will hold its Regular Meeting on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 5 p.m. The public is invited to attend. This meeting will be available in person and virtually (agenda below): WHEN:           Wednesday, June 3, 2026 TIME:              5 p.m.  IN-PERSON:   Rockdale Board of Elections Office                  1115 W. Ave., S.W.                          Conyers, GA                           770. 278.7333 VIRTUAL:         Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7049887949 Meeting ID: 704 988 7949 One tap mobile +13126266799,,7049887949# US (Chicago) +16465588656,,7049887949# US (New York)