Author: On Common Ground News

DECATUR, GA– The DeKalb County School District (DCSD), in partnership with the DeKalb Entertainment Commission, is hosting the 6th Annual DeKalb County Student Film Festival. The event will be held on March 26, 6:30 p.m., at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts and Community Center, 3181 Rainbow Drive in Decatur. The Student Film Festival will showcase 17 student films submitted by students from 10 DCSD high schools. Each film is up to three minutes long and requires the use of the prompt line, “I Didn’t See That Coming,” along with a deck of playing cards as a prop and the…

STONECREST, GA—New Birth Missionary Baptist Church has planned a packed Easter weekend of activities, including a massive community outreach providing 2,000 families with free food boxes. Global faith leader Creflo Dollar, senior pastor of World Changers Church International (WCCI) and World Changers Church-New York, will join New Birth for a special Good Friday worship service on March 29, 7:30 p.m., at 6400 Woodrow Road, Stonecrest. In partnership with DeKalb County government, Bojangles and others, New Birth will launch its “Easter Dinner on Us” outreach on Saturday, March 30. The giveaway will be held from 10 a.m. until noon.  Through the…

CONYERS, GA— Kameron Kelley, who most recently served as chief operating officer of the city of Conyers, has been named City manager. Kelley will succeed Tony Lucas, who is retiring after over 40 years with the city. Conyers Mayor Vince Evans and the Conyers City Council said that Kelley will assume his new position effective June 1, 2024. The council will formally appoint Kelley as city manager by resolution at an upcoming city council meeting. Kelley joined the city of Conyers in 2010. He is a native of Rockdale County and holds degrees from Clayton State University and Bellevue University.…

DECATUR, GA – The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) will host a Job Fair Friday, March 22, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.,  at the Central Office, 3408 Covington Highway, Decatur.  DJJ is looking to hire Juvenile correctional officers, counselors, teachers, and food service workers with on-the-spot contingent officers. Individuals interested in applying should bring their Social Security Card, valid driver’s license, and proof of a high school diploma or GED.  For more information, contact the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice at 404-508-6500 or visit us online at djj.georgia.gov.

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA— Detectives are asking the public’s help in locating Jaylen Anderson, 23, of Fairburn, GA, who is wanted in connection with real estate fraud. In January 2023, two victims contacted Gwinnett County Police and reported being scammed for over $100,000 each. In both incidents, the victims were led to believe they were purchasing property in Ellenwood, Georgia, from a Facebook Marketplace ad. Both victims were instructed to wire large amounts of money to what they were led to believe was a law group in Atlanta that the suspect claimed to represent. When the victims arrived at the law…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– A portion of East College Avenue, between Brown Place and Locust Street, will require a lane shift from March 21 to April 4. Crews will continue construction activities associated with the Scott Boulevard Water Main Replacement Project Phase III. Motorists should expect delays stemming from the road closure. Precautionary signs and traffic flaggers will assist in moving safely through the lane closure. Our construction crews will work diligently to minimize the length of impact to motorists. For more information, visit the DWM website at www.dekalbwatershed.com, call the DWM Project Information Line at 1-800-986-1108 or email projectinfo@dekalbcountyga.gov

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold a Spring Break Camp April 1 – 5, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.  The cost of the camp is $10 per day for children ages 5-12. Each participant must provide his or her own breakfast, lunch and snack. To register, visit www.dekalbcountyga.gov/parks and click the “Register Online” button. Residents can also register in person at any of the locations listed below: East Central DeKalb Community and Senior Center, 4885 Elam Rd. Stone Mountain, GA 30083 Exchange Recreation Center, 2771 Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30034 Gresham Recreation Center, 3113 Gresham Road,…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—The DeKalb County Board of Elections and Registration certified the March 12 Presidential Preference Primary on Monday, March 18  reporting that 56,358 voters (11.33 percent) cast their ballots. DeKalb has 497,621 registered voters, according to the board. In addition to certifying the results, the board also unanimously voted to fill the County Commission District 3 and Super Commission District 7 seats through a special election to be held on Nov. 5, 2024. Qualifying for the special election will be held April 1-5. The District 3 seat was held by Larry Johnson and the District 7 seat was held…