Author: On Common Ground News

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—An investigation is under way following the death of a 27-year-old inmate at the DeKalb County Jail, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office. Christon Devante Collins experienced a medical emergency in his jail cell on Friday, March 13, authorities said. The sheriff’s office on-site medical team responded and rendered emergency services until DeKalb EMS arrived and transported Collins to a local hospital, where he died two days later. Collins, an Atlanta resident, had been in custody since Feb. 4, on charges of Obstruction of Law Enforcement and Simple Battery Against Police. The incident is being investigated by…

ATLANTA – The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) will close its Airport Station for six weeks—April 8 through May 19—to renovate the concourse and platform levels. MARTA advises passengers to allow at least 30 extra minutes when taking MARTA to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.  MARTA service will continue to and from the airport via a bus shuttle between College Park Station and the North Terminal Lower Level, downstairs from North Baggage Claim. The shuttle will be provided 22 hours a day, 4 a.m. to 2 a.m.    During this closure, MARTA will remove and replace the floor tiles on the…

DECATUR, GA– DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs is accepting applications for numerous summer employment opportunities such as pool managers, food monitors, camp counselors and bus drivers. Applicants must be age 18 or older to apply for recreation positions. All applicants selected will be required to successfully complete a drug and alcohol screening and criminal background check prior to employment. To view available DeKalb County positions or complete an application, visit https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/human-resources/employment-opportunities and select “Click Here.” For more information, contact LaShanda Davis, Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs public relations manager, at 404-710-6331 or lsdavis@dekalbcountyga.gov.

DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will conduct its regular meeting on Thursday, March 21 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Maloof Auditorium, located at 1300 Commerce Drive, Decatur.  Agenda Call to Order Adoption of Agenda III. Administrative Items Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of February 15, 2024 Ethics Officer’s Monthly Report Preliminary Cases 2024-1: Sammy Gilstrap v. Michael Parker 2024-2: Nicole Doe v. Althea Mack Public Comments Comments from the Board of Ethics VII. Executive Session to Discuss Pending Litigation and Personnel Issues Motion to Convene an Executive…

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:…