Author: On Common Ground News

DEKALB COUNTY, 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.

DECATUR, GA–Animal advocates are uniting in DeKalb County to present the State of DeKalb Animals(SoDA) address and luncheon, the first in a series of gatherings aimed at finding solutions for the animal services challenges plaguing the county. Registration is open now for the event, which is scheduled Wednesday, April 10, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Historic DeKalb Courthouse in Decatur. DeKalb County Commissioner Michell Long Spears, who represents District 2, is spearheading the event in collaboration with the DeKalb Board of Commissioners, DeKalb administration and a volunteer-led design team. Spears will lead a panel discussion at the luncheon with subject matter experts, including:…

 The Georgia Department of Transportation is seeking review and feedback for the proposed Miller Road detour alternative technical concept to reconstruct the Miller Road bridge over Interstate I-20. We appreciate your participation in the process. The project is reconstructing the interstate system-to-system ramps at the I-285/I-20 East Interchange and will add a combination of collector-distributor, also known as connecting lanes, and auxiliary lanes along I-20 east of the interchange in DeKalb County, Georgia. The project is part of the Major Mobility Investment Program (MMIP) and includes reconstructing Miller Road over I-20. A full closure and detour of…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA– Voters chose to continue the 25-year tradition of collecting pennies for public education in Rockdale County by overwhelmingly approving the Education Special Purpose Local Sales Tax (E-SPLOST) ballot initiative on March 12. About 63 percent of voters approved E-SPLOST VI in Rockdale County. E-SPLOST is a one penny, five-year sales tax that allows for shared contribution to education, including visitors to the county who spend money on gas, food, hotels, and retail items. E-SPLOST can be used for capital expenditures or debt retirement; however, Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) is a debt-free school system. “As a member of…

Lawrenceville, GA – Detectives are investigating a domestic-related incident that resulted in one adult female being shot. The incident happened today (March 14) around 2:30 p.m. Officers assigned to the Bay Creek precinct responded to a person-shot call in the 1300 block of Ivey Pointe Drive in unincorporated Lawrenceville. When police arrived, they discovered one adult female suffering from a gunshot wound to her rear shoulder. Paramedics attended to the female victim as officers secured the incident location. The female victim was transported to a local area hospital in critical condition. Detectives, alongside crime scene investigators, responded to the scene…

DECATUR, GA– Efforts to improve service capacity throughout DeKalb County will continue with the launch of the Cobb Fowler South Trunk Sewer Upsizing Project. Crews will upsize approximately 3.3 miles of sewer lines. This project is expected to last approximately 36 months (spring 2025 to summer 2028), barring any weather delays. Normal construction hours will be from 8 a.m. to 5 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 Cobb Fowler South Trunk Sewer Upsizing Project, attend the public information open house on…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA–The Board of Assessors’ office will be open on Saturday, March 30, 8 a.m. to 12 noon. April 1 is the last day to file for homestead exemption. The extended office hours will allow residents to ask questions and get help on a Saturday from the Board of Assessors with filing their Homestead Exemption. If eligible, a Homestead Exemption can reduce the property taxes on a homeowner’s legal residence. Residents are encouraged to determine their eligibility, collect the necessary documents, and file their exemption before the April 1 deadline. The Board of Assessors’ office is at 958 Milstead Ave,…