Author: On Common Ground News

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…

CONYERS, GA–City Manager Tony Lucas has announced his intention to retire from the city of Conyers effective May 31, 2024. Lucas leaves a legacy of nearly 40 years of service to the city, serving in numerous key roles integral to the community’s growth and progress. “I am most proud of the relationships and partnerships I’ve helped forge while at the city,” said Lucas. “I can say without a doubt that the positive, progressive reputation the city, the city council, and the Conyers Police Department enjoy is a result of the right people willing to sit at a table, work cooperatively,…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—DeKalb Districtt Attorney Sherry Boston announced a conviction by bench trial in the case against an Atlanta man accused of shooting a friend who owed him $35. On Monday, DeKalb County Superior Court Judge Tangela Barrie found Rickey Carter, 65, guilty on charges of Malice Murder, Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony stemming from the shooting death of Quinlan Parker, 48, on Jan. 28.. According to the investigation, officers with the DeKalb County Police Department responded to a call about a person shot at an apartment on Maypop Lane…

DECATUR, GA– The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold a Parks Citizen Advisory Board Committee meeting on Tuesday, March 26, at 6 p.m. at the DeKalb County Fire Rescue Headquarters, 1950 West Exchange Place, Tucker. The meeting will take place in suite 111. For more information, contact Carol Underwood, administrative coordinator, at 404-371-2927 or cjunderw@dekalbcountyga.gov.

ATLANTA—Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) knows that there is nothing more important than taking steps to protect your personally identifiable information. Cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated and can use Social Security numbers, birth dates, and other personal information to steal identities, money and more. DDS Commissioner Spencer R. Moore is urging the public to use precaution. “Driver’s license phishing, texting and social media scams designed to steal people’s identities are at an all-time high, so please be on high alert,” said Moore.  “Managing your driver services account online by frequently changing your password and opting to get alerts by…