Author: On Common Ground News
DeKalb County Superior Court Clerk Debra DeBerry and Tyler Technologies are hosting another free eFile CLE lunch and learn training session on Friday, July 8, 11 a.m., in the Jury Assembly Room on the first floor of the DeKalb County Courthouse located at 556 N. McDonough Street, Decatur. This training workshop is highly recommended for any attorney and their staff who file documents in DeKalb County Clerk’s Office. “We are excited to begin the implementation of our new case management system, Odyssey; this has long been a goal for me that our county utilize and benefit from the best,” said…
David Manuel, founder of the “I Am A Father 5K” benefit event in DeKalb County, says the walk/run was a huge success, drawing more than 600 participants on June 18, Father’s Day weekend. Last year, 86 participants supported the inaugural 5K walk/run, said Manuel, who was overjoyed by this year’s turnout. The event kicked off and ended at the Porter Sanford Performing Arts Center in Decatur, where Manuel serves as executive director. Various vendors provided checkups, information and activities. Proceeds from the walk/run assisted the 100 Black Men of DeKalb County’s Leadership Academy and the Hank Stewart Foundation. Both organizations…
Atlanta’s Congressman John Lewis is leading a sit-in today at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., to demand that Republicans move on gun control legislation. The unusual demonstration of civil disobedience was captured live on Periscope around 1:30 p.m. Congressman Hank Johnson was among the 70 Democrats who participated in the sit-in. “I’m on the House floor now holding a sit-in with John Lewis & my colleagues until we get a vote on legislation to curb gun violence,” Johnson said in a Facebook post. The Orlando massacre is renewing the debate over gun control legislation. Democrats say they want Republicans to…
Students in the Rockdale County Sheriff Department’s Choose2Change program are getting an up-close look this summer at what happens when people make the wrong decisions. Last weekend, the students spent the night in jail to experience life as an inmate. They received uniforms, bed linens and a toothbrush. The sheriff called the program a success, saying the kids assured trainers they would not be returning. “The CHOOSE2CHANGE program is an early intervention program that is designed to provide youths ages 11-17 a curriculum of classes in order for them to see that certain choices they are making could land them…
Sinfo-Nia Orchestra will present its 27th Annual Summer Academy Concert, the sound of a new generation. The concert will be held on Thursday, June 23, 6:30 p.m., at First Congregational Church, 105 Courtland Street NE. Tickets are $15 adults, $10 students. Tickets will be available at the door or go online to purchase tickets. www.sinfo-nia.com.
The DeKalb County Board of Health encourages the community to join in celebrating National HIV Testing Day on Friday, June 24, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the 285 Flea Market in Decatur. The health department is providing free rapid HIV tests, HIV education and chronic disease prevention, healthy living and nutrition tips; and gift bags for test recipients. “We need to ensure this deadly disease continues to remain on the community’s radar. Education and proper, timely treatment are critical for preventing the transmission of the virus,” said Dr. S. Elizabeth Ford, District Director of the DeKalb County Board…
DeKalb County District 3 Commissioner Larry Johnson invites all interested residents to the Homeowners Association Boot Camp on Saturday, June 25, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., at the Porter Sanford Performing Arts Center, 3181 Rainbow Drive, Decatur. Sponsored by District 3 and the Georgia HOA Alliance, the program is geared to address today’s top issues facing homeowners and homeowner associations, including presentations of financial management practices, legalities of HOA management, the differences between code enforcement violations and neighborhood covenants, builder turnovers to homeowner associations and other topics. There will be a kid zone featuring activities for children as well. …
Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Amazon plans to create more than 500 full-time jobs in the Braselton area. The 600,000-square-foot Amazon fulfillment center in Jackson County will be used for packing and shipping large items such as household décor, sporting equipment and gardening tools. Braselton is about 43 miles north of Atlanta. “Amazon’s decision to develop in Jackson County speaks to the strength and vitality of Georgia’s business-friendly environment,” said Deal. “We are thrilled that a global leader such as Amazon has chosen to expand its footprint here in Georgia. This project further bolsters Georgia’s reputation as the nation’s No. 1…
Best Buy in Conyers was burglarized at 3:50 a.m. on Friday, June 17. Two suspects broke through a receiving garage door and stole drones and gaming consoles. The same location was burglarized on May 9, 2016 in a similar manner. See video of both incidents. Any information leading to the arrest of the suspects may result in a cash reward of up to $5,000.00. Tipsters will remain anonymous and are asked to contact Crime Stoppers with any information. Call: 404.577.TIPS (8477) Text: CSA + your tip to CRIMES (274637) Click: www.CrimeStoppersAtlanta.org
REWARD INCREASE: Conyers Police along with Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta are offering up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of the Beasley Drug Company burglar. Click here to view the video surveillance footage.