Author: On Common Ground News

TUCKER, GA— The DeKalb County Police Department (DKPD) will host a free community Safety Fair on Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Walmart parking lot, 5401 Fairington Road, Lithonia. During the event, residents will receive free goodies as well as access to many useful resources. DKPD will also have games and music for the community to enjoy. ” We want to take this opportunity to bring needed resources into the community and are asking anyone who needs a gun safe to please come out and get one free of charge,” said DeKalb County Police Chief Mirtha V. Ramos.…

ATLANTA – MARTA has selected its next Riders’ Advisory Council (RAC), an all-volunteer group dedicated to helping improve the transit experience for MARTA customers. The new, 25-member council is composed of people drawn from MARTA’s service area – the City of Atlanta, DeKalb, Fulton, and Clayton counties. During their two-year terms, RAC members will provide nonbinding, informed input to MARTA. “The Riders’ Advisory Council provides us with vital feedback to help us improve our service and overall customer experience,” said MARTA General Manager and CEO Collie Greenwood. “I want to thank each new member for volunteering their time to advocate and educate on behalf of our customers.…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—Rockdale County Parks and Recreation will offer in-person registration for its children’s Summer Camp at Johnson Park on Saturday, May 4, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  The county also has a fun event set to celebrate Mother’s Day.

STONECREST, GA–Members of the DeKalb County House Legislative Delegation will hold a post-session town hall meeting on Thursday, May 16, 7 p.m., at the New Black Wall Street Market in the city of Stonecrest. The meeting, conducted by Delegation Chair Karla Drenner (D-Avondale Estates) and Vice Chair Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain will be the first held for the public at the Delegation’s new constituents’ office, which opened on April 27.  The new constituents’ office was open to as another way to enhance connecting residents with state lawmakers. State representatives will recap the 2024 legislative session. Inquiries and concerns may be sent…

STONECREST, GA – On Saturday, April 27, Congressman Hank Johnson honored the achievements and talents of high school students in Georgia’s Fourth District during time set aside by his office called “A Day with Hank.” The day’s events showcased young leaders and artists by recognizing them at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta for the Georgia Service Academy Day in the morning, and later, at Congressman Johnson’s district office, where the the winners of his 2024 Congressional Art Competition were announced. At Academy Day, the Congressman told the students:  “Each of you is a leader in your own way, and your…

CONYERS, GA –  Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) congratulates the valedictorians and salutatorians of the Class of 2024. The Valedictorians and Salutatorians were notified in surprise announcements during school on March 28. The Valedictorians and Salutatorians will lead their senior class in their school’s graduation ceremony, which is scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, 2024. For more information, visit www.rockdaleschools.org/graduation

DECATUR, GA– DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management (DWM) has released the 2024 Drinking Water Quality Report, also referred to as a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). DWM continues to surpass all federal and state drinking water quality standards, providing DeKalb County customers with high-quality drinking water. DWM serves more than 760,000 customers and is responsible for treating and distributing drinking water and collecting and treating wastewater throughout DeKalb County. By law, tap water is tested for various water quality parameters to ensure that the water is safe for people to drink. DeKalb County Watershed collects and tests over 250 samples…

DECATUR, GA– Efforts to improve water service capacity throughout DeKalb County continue with the Woodacres Water Main Replacement Project. Phase I of the project will include the installation of 4,105 linear feet of 8-inch ductile iron pipe (DIP), affecting Battle Drive, Jordan Terrace, Malabar Drive, Woodacres Road and Wentworth Drive. This project is expected to last six months (April to October 2024), barring any weather delays. Normal construction hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding major holidays. An increase in construction-related noise and traffic during work hours should be expected.  To learn more about the Woodacres Water Main…