Author: On Common Ground News
ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners (BOC) announced its meeting schedule aswell as days that county offices will be closed for the upcoming holidays. Here’s a look at the schedule, which includes holidays to be observed through Jan. 20, the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. FALL RECESS – NO BOARD MEETINGS – November 15, 2024 – December 2, 2024 – FALL RECESS HOLIDAYS – Thursday, November 28, 2024 and Friday, November 29, 2024 – Thanksgiving Holidays – County Offices Closed Meeting Cancelled – Rockdale County Board of Commissioners Work Session: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. – Meeting Cancelled…
STONE MOUNTAIN, GA—The DeKalb County School District has achieved the highest honors in the state. According to the latest U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings, Kittredge Magnet School and Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers have been named the No. 1 and No. 2 elementary schools in Georgia, respectively. “This extraordinary recognition reflects the hard work and dedication of so many of our remarkable students, outstanding teachers, administrators, Board members, and the incredible support staff and community and business partners,” Superintendent Devon Q. Horton said. “It is the collective efforts and results of so many that we are able to provide…
DEKALB COUNTY, GA–Due to forecasted cold weather, DeKalb County will open four warming centers for residents on Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 20-22, starting at 8 p.m. at the following locations: Frontline Response International, 2585 Gresham Road, Atlanta North DeKalb Senior/Community Center, 3393 Malone Drive, Chamblee, GA 30341 (see pickup schedule below for transportation to Frontline) Mason Mill Recreation Center, 1340 McConnell Dr. (see pickup schedule below for transportation to Frontline) Exchange Recreation Center, 2771 Columbia Dr. (see pickup schedule below for transportation to Frontline) Frontline Response International has been contracted to serve individuals who need assistance during extreme weather conditions. Unlike DeKalb’s traditional…
ATLANTA – MARTA will hold a job fair for rail operators, bus operators and journeyman bus technicians on Thursday, Nov. 21, 1–5 p.m., at MARTA headquarters, located across from the Lindbergh Center rail station on Piedmont Road in Atlanta. MARTA is offering a sign-on bonus to bus operators and journeyman bus technicians who are hired. WHAT: MARTA Job Fair Rail operators, bus operators and journeyman bus technicians Pay starting at $20/hr. for operators and $26.16/hr. for technicians Sign-on bonus Business casual/professional dress required WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 21, 1–5 p.m. WHERE: MARTA Headquarters, 2424 Piedmont Road NE, Atlanta BUS AND RAIL OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS: Seeking full-time…
DEKALB COUNTY , GA—The DeKalb County tax commissioner’s office has announced its operating schedule for the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year holidays. Customers are reminded that online and kiosk service options, including holidays and weekends, are available daily. Holiday schedule: Nov. 27, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., closed Nov. 28-29 Dec. 24, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., closed Dec. 25-26 Dec. 31, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., closed Jan. 1 “With the holiday season upon us, we are reminding customers that most property tax and motor vehicle services can be handled online or at a kiosk daily,” said Tax Commissioner Irvin Johnson.…
DEKALB COUNTY, GA—The DeKalb County Police Department (DKPD) is hosting its 5th Annual Winter Clothing Drive on Nov. 26, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., outside of the DeKalb Police Headquarters at 1960 W. Exchange Pl. Tucker. DKPD is asking the community to aid in keeping those in need warm by donating gently-used shoes, coats, and new socks. Donations will be accepted for all sizes and genders. For more information,contact Public Information Officer E. Wells at 404-333-9293.
DEKALB COUNTY, GA—The DeKalb County Police Department is urging the public to share any information they may have about an 80-year-old South DeKalb woman who has been missing since Nov. 13. Rosa Mae Dawson, who has dementia and diabetes, wandered away from her home around 6 a.m. that day and was last seen leaving the 2400 block of Jenay Court in Decatur, police said. Police had issued a Mattie’s Call alert on the day she went missing. They reissued another alert to the public today, Nov. 18, in hopes of finding Dawson. Dawson was wearing long-sleeved, pink pajamas and a…
DECATUR – On Sunday, Nov. 17, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) honored 15 residents at his Sixth Annual Unsung Heroes awards program for their positive contributions to the community. Johnson said he believes it is important to honor those who give back to the community to be an inspiration, and beacons of light. “…When people see others, that serves as a model for them to do the same thing,” Johnson said. Since 2019, Johnson has recognized nearly 100 constituents who go above and beyond to volunteer their time in DeKalb, Rockdale, and Newton counties. The program was held at the Legacy Park…
ATLANTA – MARTA’s Brookhaven rail station reopened on Saturday, Nov. 16, after a six-week construction project to replace aging pavers on the train platform. The platform paver work, which began on Oct. 7 and was completed on Nov. 15, is one part of the overall rehabilitation project at Brookhaven Station. The following work was completed at Brookhaven Station: · Demolition of existing flooring · Installation of new tile flooring · Installation of new tactile warning strips on platform edges · Installation of new expansion joint benches and trash cans · Concrete pressure washed, sealed, and a graffiti-resistant coating applied During the work, Gold Line trains bypassed Brookhaven Station, allowing crews to work faster and more…
ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA– Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) announced that Rockdale County High School (RCHS) and Heritage High School (HHS) were recognized with the College Success Award from the GreatSchools information nonprofit. This national recognition honors schools that excel at preparing students to enroll and succeed in college, as determined by available data in each state. “This recognition both affirms and validates our district’s commitment to punctuating our students’ college and career readiness and viability,” said Superintendent Terry Oatts. “RCPS has consistently exceeded the state on both our Four-Year Cohort Graduation Rate and our CTAE Graduation Rate which further demonstrates our…