Author: On Common Ground News

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA—Gwinnett detectives are investigating an officer-involved shooting involving a 16-year-old suspect who fired multiple shots at police officer after a foot pursuit early today(Sept. 22). The call concerning the suspect came into the 911 Center around 6:30 a.m.  from a woman who said that her teen son was armed with a handgun and possibly under the influence of drugs. A responding officer arrived at 1400 Chase Lane in unincorporated Norcross. The woman pointed out her son to the officer in the parking lot, and the officer attempted to make contact. The officer was engaged in a brief foot…

ATLANTA, GA–Congressman Hank Johnson’s Office is notifying Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients in Georgia’s Fourth Congressional District to be aware that they may be eligible for a Total  and Permanent Disability (TPD) student loan discharge. Johnson’s office has reached out via e-mail to constituents in the Fourth Congressional District, which includes parts of DeKalb and Newton counties and all of Rockdale County. To qualify, recipients must provide documents from the Social Security Administration (SSA) that shows one of the following to be true: 1. Your next continuing disability review has been scheduled within five to seven years…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA—Ethan Dumas, 20, of Decatur, GA is facing several charges in connection with the shooting that took place on Aug. 5 at Sugarloaf Mills Mall in Gwinnett County. Dumas is charged with three counts of Aggravated Assault, Criminal Damage to Property in the First Degree, Terroristic Threats and Acts, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime, and Reckless Conduct. He turned himself in to the Gwinnett County Jail on Sept. 11, after Gwinnett County Police obtained warrants for his arrest. Detectives determined that the shooting started after an argument between two suspects and an employee…

STONECREST, GA—The Grammy award-winning Erica Campbell, of the gospel duo, Mary Mary, will kick off a women’s empowerment conference with a free concert on Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m., at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, 6400 Woodrow Road, Stonecrest. New Birth’s Reinvigorate Women’s Conference is set Sept. 28-30. The inspiring and enlightening weekend for women will feature Nona Jones, international speaker, preacher and author;  Tasha Cobb Leonard, award-winning gospel artist and actress; and Dr. Heavenly Kimes, of the Bravo reality series, Married to Medicine.  “Reinvigorate recognizes the universal burden that so many women carry as mothers, leaders, business owners, spouses and change makers,” said…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., one of the country’s largest women’s service organizations, is announces the induction of 12 distinguished women as honorary members into its Alpha Omega Chapter. These accomplished women have demonstrated outstanding commitment to civic engagement and the advancement of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.’s principles, Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood, and Finer Womanhood, the organization stated. “Our 2023 Honorary Member Class reflects the diversity and brilliance of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. As the number one service organization, we are proud to extend membership to those who work aligned with Zeta’s principles,” said Stacie NC…

CONYERS, GA—Join the East Suburban Atlanta Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. for its Day of Community Impact as it raises awareness about breast cancer and supports those impacted by breast cancer in the Pink Day Best Scavenger Hunt Run/Walk on Oct. 14. Registration is free and begins at 9 a.m., with the walk starting promptly at 10 a.m. in front of the Rockdale Career Academy, 1064 Culpepper Drive,Conyers. Bring out the entire family, hear survivor stories, get a blood pressure check, enjoy food trucks, music, and fun activities for the children. Don’t forget to show your enthusiasm by…

ATLANTA—Mayor Andre Dickens and Invest Atlanta announced the relaunch of the Atlanta Heritage Owner Occupied Rehab Program, which provides forgivable loans up to $30,000 to eligible homeowners to address needed health and safety repairs. Applications are being accepted until Friday, September 22, 2023. Created to help legacy residents remain in their homes amid rising prices, the program gives priority to senior households, military veterans, disabled head of households and those who have lived in their homes for more than 15 years. Eligible home repairs range from roofs, minor plumbing and electrical work to ADA improvements, siding, painting and more. Funds provided…

DECATUR, GA – DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson’s office announced today that no more free tickets are available for the highly-acclaimed stage play, “It’s All About Me, Part Two,”  scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 23, at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts Center, 3181 Rainbow Drive, Decatur. “I am extremely proud to present this amazing play. I urge everyone to take advantage of this rare opportunity to attend a high-quality production and be entertained with a purpose,” Commissioner Cochran-Johnson had stated earlier today. “Many people do not realize there are cures for several blood-borne diseases through bone marrow donorship, so despite not having…