Author: On Common Ground News

A DeKalb County Police officer has been charged with theft by taking, tampering with evidence and violation of oath of office. Officer Ajamia Guyton resigned immediately during the investigation that led to the charges, the Police Department said today. “It’s very upsetting to me when an officer crosses that line, but what I do take great pride in is that our own officers recognized the wrongdoing, initiated the investigation and made the arrest of someone undeserving to wear the badge,” Chief James Conroy said. The charges resulted from a call of forced entry to an apartment at…

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On Common Ground News extends its deepest and heartfelt  condolences to DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson, who lost his mother, Diana Johnson, on Sunday, March 5.  The commissioner’s mother passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 66. Commissioner Johnson, who is an only child, said tonight that he and his wife, Dr. Tanisha Johnson, were finalizing plans for the funeral, which will be held on March 25, 3 p.m., at Bethel Freewill Baptist Church in Decatur.

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The Orchids, a group of service-minded women in Rockdale and Newton counties, have pitched in to provide assistance to the families in Albany who were impacted by the deadly storms. Today, the group sent items it purchased on a truck carrying water, non–perishables, clothing and other items to help families in the Southwest Georgia city.   Debbie R. Hillman, who chaired the Orchids’ effort, recruited Rockdale Commissioner Sherri Washington, who also is a member of The Orchids to help her shop for the sanitary products and items for the elderly. Hillman said when the Orchids heard about the needs…

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