Author: On Common Ground News

DECATUR, GA– The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit on Tuesday(May 9) arrested a suspect charged with offenses related to domestic partner disputes. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jarrell Wright, 32, of Decatur without incident on warrants charging him with the following: Home Invasion in the First Degree, two counts of Armed Robbery Weapon, two counts of Aggravated Assault, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, and Criminal Damage to Property in the First Degree – all Felonies; and, Battery Family Violence First Offense and Cruelty to Children in the Third Degree – both Misdemeanors. On…

Update: Connie Sue Cole has been found safe. Gwinnett County Police officers located Mrs. Cole at The Fountain Church around 9:30 a.m. today (May 11) at 1985 Old Fountain Road.  The church is approximately 0.7 miles from her home.  She was checked out by the Gwinnett County Fire Department and reunited with her family. LAWRENCEVILLE, GA—The Gwinnett Police Department needs the public’s help locating an elderly female.Connie Sue Cole, 69, was last seen by her husband today (May 10) around 6:30 a.m., at their home on Versailles Place in Lawrenceville. It is believed Cole left on foot with her cell phone and…

STONECREST, GA–Privi, the event and entertainment complex in the former Sears building at The Mall at Stonecrest, today announced that nine tenants will join its Phase 1 anchor, SeaQuest, on the mall’s lower level. The new tenants at Privi include: Baldwin’s Literary Social Bookstore, Priví Art Gallery, The Exposure Hub co-working space, 101 TKO Radio, Priví Event Center, 3 Degrees Infrared Sauna Studio, Picasso’s Splat Room, The Lion’s Cage MMA & Fitness Gym, and Garden Life Juice Bar. “By carefully curating the tenant mix and shaping the built environment, we’re diversifying what The Mall at Stonecrest offers by providing in-town…

STONECREST, GA – On Friday, May 5 Congressman Hank Johnson announced the winners of his 2023 Congressional Art Competition by visiting the students at their respective schools in Chamblee and Conyers. Each year, this national competition calls on high school students of all backgrounds and skillsets to submit their art for the chance to showcase their winning pieces in their congressional district as well as in the U.S. Capitol. “Every year, I’m impressed with all of our students’ creativity and artwork,” Rep. Johnson said. “It’s one of my favorite district events of the year. And this year was no exception.…

DECATUR, Ga.—DeKalb County Sanitation Department will discontinue operations in a waste disposal area, or cell, currently in use at the Seminole Landfill. Once operations discontinue in the current cell, located near the Rock Mill neighborhood, no additional solid waste will be placed near this community. The cell will be covered with dirt and grass will be planted on top of it. Construction of a new cell began in November 2022 and is expected to be complete by June 1. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) inspections, professional engineer certifications and the construction quality assurance report for the new cell are…

ATLANTA – The May meeting of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) Board of Directors will be held in-person at MARTA headquarters and virtually on YouTube on Thursday, May 11, beginning with a work session at noon and board meeting at 1:30 p.m. WHAT: May meeting of the MARTA Board of Directors Agendas: https://www.itsmarta.com/board-documents.aspx WHAT: Thursday, May 11 Work session – noon Board meeting – 1:30 p.m. WHERE: MARTA Headquarters 2424 Piedmont Rd. NE Atlanta, GA 6th floor board room VIRTUAL: YouTube livestream: https://bit.ly/MARTAPublicStream

ATLANTA—MARTA will hold a job fair for bus operators and journeyman bus technicians on Thursday, May 11, 2 to 6 p.m., at MARTA headquarters, 2424 Piedmont Rd. N.E., Atlanta. MARTA is offering a $3,000 sign-on bonus and will train all Permit and Class C (regular) license holders for their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Bus Operator and Journeyman Bus Technician Job Fair: · Pay starting at $17.74/hr. for operators and $23.91/hr. for technicians · MARTA will train all Permit and Class C (regular) license holders for their CDL · $3,000 sign on bonus · COVID-19 vaccination required for employment Bus Operator…

ELLENWOOD, GA—State Representatives Angela Moore (D-Stonecrest), Becky Evans (D-Atlanta) and Saira Draper (D-Atlanta) will host a post-legislative session town hall on Tuesday, May 9, 6:30 – 8 p.m. at the County Line-Ellenwood Library in the Ellenwood area of DeKalb County. These three legislators will provide an update regarding legislation introduced during the 2023 legislative session, which adjourned in March. Light refreshments will be provided. WHO: State Rep. Angela Moore (D-Stonecrest) State Rep. Becky Evans (D-Atlanta) State Rep. Saira Draper (D-Atlanta) WHAT: Post-Session Town Hall WHEN: Tuesday, May 9 6:30 – 8 p.m. WHERE: County Line-Ellenwood Library 4331 River Rd Ellenwood,…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—May of each year has been recognized as a time for law enforcement agencies throughout the county to pay tribute to fallen officers and their families. In keeping with this honorable tradition, the DeKalb County Police Department acknowledges our fallen officers and their family members with the Fallen Officers Memorial Service. The service will take place on Thursday, May 11, 10 a.m., at the DeKalb History Center (Historic Courthouse Courtyard) at 101 East Court Square, Decatur. Chief of Police Mirtha V. Ramos invites the community to to honor all those who have given the ultimate sacrifice while serving…