Author: On Common Ground News

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—Early voting for Rockdale County’s runoff races kicked off on Saturday, June 8, with 670 voters casting ballots. And on today, June 10, the total turnout climbed to 2,039, said Rockdale Supervisor of Elections Supervisor Cynthia Willingham. Saturday’s turnout surpassed the 505 voters who turned out for the first day of early voting for the May 21 primary, and the June 10 turnout has surpassed first two days in the primary, Willingham said. “It’s the biggest turnout for for local runoffs that we’ve in a long time,” Willingham said. The Rockdale Board of Commissioners Chairman’s race between long-time…

STONE MOUNTAIN—Voices of Faith Church, under the leadership of Bishop Gary Hawkins, Sr., held its homecoming tailgate celebration on Sunday, June 9. This year marked the 12th year that Voices of Faith has held its homecoming tailgate celebration for the community. Bishop Hawkins and First Lady Pamela Hawkins, along with the church’s Stone Mountain and Conyers congregations, joined forces to welcome the community. The festivities included providing free food and an array of activities and family fun at the Stone Mountain campus located at 2500 Rockbridge Road S.W. Members and pastors of Voices of Faith North, located in Lawrenceville under…

LITHONIA, GA—A crowd attended the grand opening celebration of Royal Style Pharmacy and Retail on Saturday, June 8. The new store, located at 6516 Covington Highway, offers notary services, lamination, faxing, copying, scanning, and document printing and travel and vacation services. Lithonia Mayor Shameka Reynolds attended the festivities and helped perform the ribbon cutting ceremony. Guests had a chance to tour the new store, enjoy a fashion show and live entertainment. “Royal Style Pharmacy is more than just a pharmacy, as we aim to be your one-stop go-to shop for all health, beauty, fashion and travel needs,” said owner Omishola Adeyemo.…

ATLANTA– HouseATL, NAACP DeKalb, the Coalition for a Diverse Decatur/DeKalb, Georgia Advancing Communities Together, and Frontline Response will host a crucial event aimed at fostering dialogue on affordable housing in DeKalb County. The “Conversation with the Candidates” forum will take place on Thursday, June 13, 8:30 to 10 a.m. This forum will feature runoff candidates for DeKalb CEO and District 4 Commissioner, highlighting their housing agendas and strategies to address the pressing needs of the county’s growing unhoused population. Event Details: Date: Thursday, June 13, 2024 Time: 8:30 – 10 a.m. Location: Frontline Response, 2585 Gresham Road S.E., Atlanta Registration: Limited space available; register…

ATLANTA—Atlanta City Council members will host the Atlanta Commission on Women(ACOW) meeting on Tuesday, June 11, 6:30 p.m., at Atlanta City Hall, 55 Trinity Ave. S.W., Atlanta. In 2000, the Atlanta City Council approved legislation authored by former City Council members C.T. Martin and “Able” Mable Thomas to establish the Atlanta Commission on Women to create its membership, address the needs of women as it relates to education, health, insurance, employment salaries, and other related issues. The Commission meets monthly. ACOW representatives appointed by each district Council member are: District 1: Meredith Y. Lilly, Esq. (State Director for U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock) District…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– In observance of Juneteenth on Wednesday, June 19, garbage, recyclable materials and yard trimmings collection for residential customers will be based on a revised schedule as follows: Monday, June 17 – Normal service day. Tuesday, June 18 – Normal service day.  Wednesday, June 19 – Juneteenth observed. No collection service. Thursday, June 20 – Residential customers whose regularly scheduled collection day is Wednesday, June 19, will be serviced on Thursday, June 20. Friday, June 21 – Residential customers whose regularly scheduled collection day is Thursday, June 20, will be serviced on Friday, June 21. The North Transfer Station will be open from 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.…

ATLANTA – The June meeting of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) Board of Directors will be held in-person at MARTA headquarters and virtually on YouTube on Thursday, June. 13, beginning with a work session at noon and board meeting at 1:30 p.m. WHAT:   June meeting of the MARTA Board of Directors                       Agendas: https://www.itsmarta.com/board-documents.aspx WHAT:   Thursday, June. 13 Work session – noon                 Board meeting – 1:30 p.m.                     WHERE:  MARTA Headquarters 2424 Piedmont Rd. NE Atlanta, Ga. 30324 6th floor board room   VIRTUAL:  YouTube livestream: https://bit.ly/MARTAPublicStream

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CONYERS, GA—Michael Jackson fans, get ready for a good time. The City of Conyers is presenting the “Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute,” on Saturday, June 8, 6 to 10 p.m., in Olde Town at Banks Street. The outdoor concert is the finale in the city’s free spring concert series, which began on April 13. The “Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute,” has been met with rave audience reviews, and will feature opener, 80ators, Atlanta’s awesome ‘80s tribute band. Food trucks will be on site, in addition to nearby Olde Town restaurants, which will be open for patrons. Concert-goers…