Author: On Common Ground News

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—Community activist Josie Dean is calling on the community to stand in unity with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis as Fulton officials await the surrender of Donald Trump and 18 co-defendants in the Georgia election case. The former president and his 18 associates have until Aug. 25 to turn themselves in to the Fulton County Sheriff’s officials after being criminally charged as  being part of a “criminal enterprise” that conspired to overturn Trump’s electoral defeat. Last week, CNN reported that the FBI was looking into allegations of threats against Fulton County officials, including Willis. Threats reportedly have…

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UPDATE: DeKalb County Police have arrested the child’s father, 23-year-old Artavious North  and  charged him with making False Statements and False Report of a Crime.  North was arrested on Thursday, Aug. 17.    Investigators said there was no armed robbery or kidnapping in DeKalb County.  The location of 2-year-old J’asiah Mitchell is still unknown. At this time, the East Point Police Department will be the lead investigating agency, the DeKalb County Police Department stated. All future inquires should be directed to their department.  Update: The DeKalb County Police Department is investigating a report of a missing child.  Two-Year-old…

On Common Ground News extends its heartfelt condolences to the family of the Rev. Steven N. Dial. While my wife, Val, and I were saddened to learn of his passing this morning, we rejoice in knowing that he is with our Father. Rev. Dial was an awesome leader who not only had a deep commitment and love for his congregation at Rainbow Park Baptist Church in Decatur, but DeKalb County and the metro Atlanta community at large.  For years, Rev. Dial hosted the Jan. 1 Jubilee Day Celebration for the DeKalb County NAACP at Rainbow Park Baptist. His church…

DECATUR,GA – Today, DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond proposed to the Board of Commissioners a tax cut that is projected to save DeKalb homeowners $1 billion over a six-year period. In November, DeKalb County voters will have the opportunity to approve a $1 billion plan. The relief would come from a proposed  Equalized Homestead Option Sales Tax (EHOST) credit for homeowners who qualify for a homestead exemption. If approved, this relief would begin in 2024. “The proposed EHOST tax relief is part of a comprehensive strategy to improve housing affordability, counter gentrification and increase the marketability of homes,” CEO Thurmond…

  ATLANTA –MARTA will celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip hop with a free customer event at Five Points Station on Friday, Aug. 18, 3 to 6 p.m. Like hip hop, MARTA is an integral part of Atlanta’s history, and the system has served as  a muse and featured in many prominent hip hop tracks. Friday’s celebration will include a hip hop inspired photo booth, MARTA merchandise, and lots of great hip hop music (the radio edits, so bring the kids!) spun by DJ Sed the Saint Sed The Saint | International DJ and Startup Founder (djsed.com) and @sedthesaint on Instagram.…

CONYERS, GA– Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) recently announced the top three finalists for the district Teacher of the Year with surprise visits to finalists’ schools. The district finalists for RCPS Teacher of the Year are: Jasmine Bethea—Edwards Middle School Christi Davis-Langston—PhD, Flat Shoals Elementary Rosaida Hardaway, Rockdale Career Academy. Each finalist received a surprise visit at their school by RCPS Superintendent Terry Oatts, Rockdale County Board of Education (BOE) Chairwoman Pam Brown, BOE members Sandra Jackson-Lett, Akita Parmer, cabinet members and staf, who commended the finalists. “As Superintendent of Rockdale County Public Schools, I am delighted to honor this year’s…

Rockdale County Chief State Court Judge Clarence Cuthpert, Jr. recently served as a group leader for incoming students at the University of Georgia School of Law in Athens, GA. Each year, every law school in Georgia partners with the State Bar of Georgia Committee on Professionalism and the Chief Justice’s Commission to conduct a program that orients incoming students to ethics and professionalism. The program engages students in interactive discussions that are facilitated by group leaders who are judges and lawyers. There were 194 students who participated in this year’s program, which was held on Aug. 11. Judge Cuthpert’s group included Heritage High School…

ATLANTA–A Fulton County grand jury indicted former President Donald Trump on Monday, Aug. 14, charging him with more than a dozen felonies in an attempt to overturn the 2020 election secured by President Joe Biden. Trump is the first president in U.S.  history to face criminal charges. To read the indictment, click here: “https://www.scribd.com/embeds/665036274/content?start_page=1&view_mode=scroll&access_key=key-2HHdmrWUd8zv5yRtgcLa” The indictment also charged 18 allies who refused to accept Trump’s loss in Georgia, media around the nation are reporting today(Aug. 15). The co-defendants include Rudy Giuliani, Trump’s former lawyer; Mark Meadows, former White House chief of staff; Jeffrey Clark, a former Justice Department official; and…