Author: On Common Ground News

The community is invited on June 18, 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., to come out and learn how to lower their energy bills, and learn about high-paying energy sector jobs. DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson and The Just Energy Circle are hosting the event at Exchange Park Intergenerational Center, 2771 Columbia Drive, Decatur. Just Energy Circle is a collaborative initiative of the Partnership for Southern Equity that works to establish energy efficient structures are available to all, fair prices, freedom from negative health impacts, and access to employment.

The Atlanta Fulton County Library, 1 Margaret Mitchell Square, will offer a class on creating a project budget for nonprofits on June 22, 2 to 4 p.m. Presenter Stephen Sherman of the Foundation Center-Atlanta will provide step-by-step instructions on how to generate a standard project budget for a foundation proposal. The class is free. For more information call 404-730-1700.

Get ready to dance on June 25, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Atlanta Fulton County Library, 1 Margaret Mitchell Square, Atlanta. Children and teens will learn African dance techniques from a member of GIWAYEN MATA. The free program is open to children ages 3-18. Space is limited. Registration is required. For more information, call 404-730-1700.

Take the kids to see snakes, lizards and other scaly, crawly things on June 21,1 to 2 p.m., at the Northlake-Barbara Loar Library, 3772 LaVista Road, Tucker. Jason Clark will present his reptiles for a unique show. Groups of five or more should call the branch for an appointment. The program is open to the first 60 participants. No registration is required. Groups of five or more should call the branch for an appointment: 404-679-4408.

The seniors are having an indoor beach party on June 28, noon to 1:30 p.m., at Bethesda Park Senior Center, 225 Bethesda Church Road, Lawrenceville. Enjoy Jimmy Buffett tunes, a tropical island-inspired meal and cool concoctions. The cost is $11 per person and pre-registration is required by June 24 online at www.gwinnettparks.com with code: BEP32906 or call 678-277-0179.

The “Ready, Set, Read! – Sports and Fitness Magic Show,” presented by Jeffrey Knight, will be held on June 23, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., at the Nancy Guinn Memorial Library, 864 Green Street, Conyers. This sports-themed show will highlight great athletes in literature, emphasizing healthy living and fitness as it encourages children to love reading. No registration is required. All ages Are welcomed. For more information, call 770-388-5040.

Because of the storms on June 14h, the movie portion of District 3’s Community Gathering and Movie Night has been rescheduled for June 23, 7 p.m., at Wonderland Gardens, 3181 Rainbow Drive, Decatur. The “Budget, BBQ & Blankets,” which included a review of the DeKalb 2016 budget and proposed SPLOST projects for District 3, had to be moved inside the Porter Sanford Performing Arts Center. The outdoor movie had to be cancelled. The event is free and open to the public. Families are encouraged to bring their own chairs, blankets and picnic baskets. There will also be free refreshments.

Today is the last day for Tucker Middle School students in the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) club to raise the funds necessary to compete in finals this July in San Diego, California. They are $25 short of their $5,000 goal.  Just a few days after On Common Ground News’ coverage of the kids’ dilemma, they received several donations and a commitment to match their fundraising efforts if they raise $2,500 from Pastor Lee Jenkins and his wife, Martica of Eagles Nest Church in Roswell. Christine Mayfield, teacher and student adviser for the student organization, said that due to the location of Nationals in San…

CONYERS—Authorities are investigating a deadly house fire that claimed the life of a 40-year-old Rockdale County man late Sunday and caused injuries to his 63-year-old mother and 43-year-old sister. The fire broke out around 8:45 p.m. at 771 Robin Drive, Rockdale County Fire Chief Dan Morgan said in a news release. When firefighters arrived at the scene, the blaze was already through the roof in one portion of the structure. Authorities said the fire and a possible explosion of natural gas resulted in significant damage to the structure. The man died at the scene. The mother was transported by air…

Acting on a complaint from an accident victim, the DeKalb County Police Intelligence Unit arrested a civilian employee of the Police Department following a three-month investigation. Shirley Waters, an aide with the Auto Theft Unit, has been charged with computer invasion of Privacy for providing and selling vehicle accident information to Reginald Earl Jenkins. Felony warrants for bribery and criminal conspiracy to commit computer invasion of privacy were obtained for Jenkins and she was arrested at 1:30 a.m. on June 13.