Author: On Common Ground News
By Mark Brock DCSD Media Athletics Specialist DEKALB COUNTY, GA–The No. 8 ranked Stephenson Jaguars return to Class 3A state football playoff action on Friday, Nov. 29, 7:30 p.m., as they host the Southeast Bulloch Yellow Jackets at Hallford Stadium. Stephenson (9-3) is at home for the third consecutive week after defeating Whitewater (44-37) and Jenkins-Savannah (41-7) to reach the state quarterfinal round. The Jaguars offense has revolved around junior running back Anthony Booker, who has rushed for a combined 412 yards and seven touchdowns and added an eighth touchdown with a pass reception in the first two rounds of…
DEKALB COUNTY, GA– Due to forecasted cold temperatures, DeKalb County will open the following four warming centers for homeless residents on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 28-Dec. 1, starting at 8 p.m.: Frontline Response International, 2585 Gresham Road, Atlanta North DeKalb Senior/Community Center, 3393 Malone Drive, Chamblee (see pickup schedule below for transportation to Frontline) Mason Mill Recreation Center, 1340 McConnell Drive (see pickup schedule below for transportation to Frontline) Exchange Recreation Center, 2771 Columbia Drive(see pickup schedule below for transportation to Frontline) During warming center activation, transportation pickups will be available to Frontline International as scheduled: Chamblee Library, 4115…
DECATUR, GA– The DeKalb County tax commissioner’s office completed its food drive, collecting 2,318 pounds of food to support the Atlanta Community Food Bank(ACFB) this holiday season. The donation will help provide 1,932 meals for families in DeKalb and neighboring communities. Customers visiting any tax office location were also invited to drop off donations during the food drive. “I want to extend my sincere gratitude to all who joined us and contributed to the food drive, including the county’s Planning & Sustainability Department,” said Tax Commissioner Irvin Johnson. “I especially want to recognize the employees in this office for their…
GWINNETT COUNTY, GA—Gwinnett County government offices, except for those operations required for the comfort and safety of residents, will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday. A Magistrate Court judge will be available at the Gwinnett County Detention Center during the holiday. Thursday, Nov. 28, is a trash and recycling holiday for residents living in unincorporated Gwinnett County. Service will be delayed by one day following the holiday. Residents who live within city limits should contact their solid waste hauler to find out if collection will be delayed due to the holiday. Haulers contact information can be found at GwinnettCounty.com/ResidentialServices. County offices will be…
DEKALB COUNTY, GA– In observance of Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, Nov. 28, sanitation collection service for residential customers will be revised. Customers are advised as follows: Wednesday, Nov. 27 – Normal collection day. Thursday, Nov. 28 – Thanksgiving Day observed; no collection service. Friday, Nov. 29 – Residential customers whose regularly scheduled collection day is Thursday, Nov. 28, will be serviced on Friday, Nov. 29. The Seminole Road Landfill, and the Central and North Transfer Stations will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28, reopening on Friday, Nov. 29, during normal operating hours. The Customer Care call center and administration building…
DECATUR, GA– DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Monday, Dec. 2, at 4 p.m., at the Darro C. Willey-Administrative Center, 3560 Kensington Rd., Decatur. The DeKalb Library Foundation board will join the Board of Trustees for this meeting. The meeting also will be livestreamed. To receive a link to the livestream, contact weissingera@dekalblibrary.org no later than Monday, Dec. 2 at noon. To view the agenda, click here.
Atlanta – Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced the results of the ballot image audit conducted in coordination with Enhanced Voting and local officials in each of Georgia’s 159 counties. The audit examined 5,297,262 ballot images from thousands of Dominion Voting System tabulators deployed during the 2024 General Election. The audit utilized the Enhanced Audit software from Enhanced Voting to examine the ballot images and provide county election officials with the ability to review ballots and potential discrepancies. “The ballot image audit shows again that the votes in Georgia were counted accurately, securely, and quickly,” said Secretary Raffensperger. “I’m…
ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA — The holiday season is a time for community, care, and connection, and Springfield Baptist Church, in partnership with the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office, is stepping up to spread that spirit. Together, they will host the Growth of Harvest Holiday Dinner on Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Rockdale Career Academy, 1064 Culpepper Drive SW, Conyers. The event aims to provide a warm and festive experience for families and individuals in need, especially those who are unhoused. Guests can enjoy a delicious, traditional holiday meal featuring ham, turkey, and all the classic sides. The best part? It’s completely free and open to the public, while meals last.…