Author: On Common Ground News

DECATUR, GA–– The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit, with assistance from Field Operations deputies, has arrested a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on Sept. 21 in Lithonia. Sheriff’s deputies took Dominique Lovett, 35, into custody on Thursday morning (March 5) at a business on South Indian Creek Drive in Stone Mountain without incident. According to arrest warrants, Lovett is charged with Murder and Aggravated Assault with a Weapon in the shooting death of Demetrice Chandler. Deputies say Chandler was shot in the chest and then chased by the suspect following the shooting. The victim later died…

DECATUR, GA – DeKalb County joins organizations across the nation in celebrating Employee Appreciation Day, recognizing the dedicated public servants whose commitment, professionalism, and tireless efforts help deliver essential services to residents every day. DeKalb County’s workforce represents a wide range of professions and expertise, united by a shared mission of public service. From public safety personnel and sanitation crews to administrative professionals, engineers, planners, and frontline staff, DeKalb County employees go above and beyond to keep the community safe, strong, and thriving. Their contributions ensure that neighborhoods remain vibrant, infrastructure continues to improve, and vital programs reach the residents…

STONE MOUNTAIN, GA—The City of Stone Mountain Police Department has issued a Mattie’s Call alert with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation in an effort to locate 67-year-old Michele Adele Croce.  Croce’s car was captured on FLOCK Safety cameras in the City of Decatur on March 4, the Stone Mountain Police Department said.  Croce was last seen at 901 4th St., Stone Mountain on Monday, March 2, the Police Department said.  Anyone who has seen Croce or her silver 2013 Chevy(GA Tag: CFJ1266) Sonic is asked to contact Det. M.J. Swisher at 470-275-3034 or mswisher@stonemountaincity.org.   

STONECREST, GA— The National Council of Negro Women(NCNW) is inviting the community to come out for an inspiring day of hands-on learning and discovery in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics on Saturday, April 18. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at New Black Wall Street, 8109 Mall Parkway, Stonecrest, GA. Entry is free for attendees. There will be cash prizes for science project winners. Organizers say this event is designed to spark creativity, encourage innovation, and expose local youths to rewarding S.T.E.A.M. career opportunities. The fair is open to students who are entering science…

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) re-introduced his commonsense Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act of 2026 that would place restrictions and transparency measures on the Department of Defense (DOD) Program that transfers excess military equipment to federal, tribal, state and local law enforcement agencies. “When you see law enforcement in our communities across the country that look more like an occupying force armed to the teeth, masked and carrying weapons of war, something has gone terribly wrong,” said Johnson. “When law enforcement officers, particularly unaccountable federal agents dressed like commandos are dragging American citizens from their homes, their cars and…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—Rockdale County government has released its March 2026 monthly meetings calendar. All meetings and public hearings are open to the community and constituents are encouraged to attend.  The  dates, times, meeting locations, and links to the meeting agendas are provided in the calendar below: 

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA– The Gwinnett County Police Department is requesting the public’s help in identifying a woman whose body was discovered on McDaniel Road near Highway 120 in Duluth, GA over 40 years ago. To this day, the woman’s identity remains unknown, as well as the person responsible for her death, authorities stated in a March 2 news release.  Police have released a new forensic sketch of the victim and jewelry that she was wearing when her body was found in 1981.  Authorities consider the jewelry recovered from the scene as significant clues. They are hoping someone might recognize images of the 15-inch…