Author: On Common Ground News

STONECREST, GA—The City of Stonecrest will accept applications for tis residential and  business assistance programs now though Monday, May 22. The City Council approved the deadline extension at its April 10 work session. This extension will provide more time for residents and small businesses to review and complete the application process. Individuals who already applied for the support programs do not need to submit new applications. These support programs are funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which is designed to assist Stonecrest residents and small business owners who experienced a financial hardship during the pandemic. “The City is…

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DEKALB COUNTY, GA – The DeKalb County School Board voted today (April 19) to hire Dr. Devon Horton as the next superintendent of the DeKalb County School District.The board confirmed the selection of Horton, who was the board’s sole finalist, as the new superintendent in a 6-1 vote.  Joyce Morley cast the dissenting vote. The board’s decision brought an end to a 14-day period of public comment after Horton was announced as the board’s sole finalist for the job.School Board Chairman Diijon DaCosta, Sr. told On Common Ground News (ocgnews.com) that Horton is expected to officially take the reigns on July 1. Details of…

Congressman Hank Johnson (Georgia District 4) is seeking summer interns for his office in Decatur. The internships are open to college students or recent graduates who live in the Fourth Congressional District.  Interns may be asked to do a variety of things, including day-to-day office work such as answering phones, writing letters, and assisting with media clips. In addition, interns may be assigned to assist in various constituent case work or work on District-based projects of importance. Summer Internship (June-October) applications close April 30, 2023. Click the graphic below to apply.https://hankjohnson.house.gov/internship-form

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—ThE DeKalb County Board of Ethics has cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting of April 20, 2023 at 6 p.m. A new meeting date has not been announced.

STONECREST, GA – The City of Stonecrest is celebrating Earth Day during the month of April with the announcement of the Mammoth sunflower and the Bald Cypress tree as the City’s official flower and tree. The city also will host an Earth Day Summit to bring awareness to the outdoors and to connect attendees with Stonecrest’s natural environment on Saturday, April 22. “Earth Day is every day in the city of Stonecrest,” said Mayor Jazzmin Cobble. “I am excited to celebrate our planet, and recognize the natural treasures located in our own backyard, such as South River and the Arabia Mountain…

Revised: June 16, 2023 Updated 6/9/2023: Due to lack of quorum, the June 6th Planning Commission Meeting has been changed to June 26, 2023. The agenda is as follows: Agenda Revised May 10, 2023 LAND USE PETITION:                        TMOD-23-001 PETITIONER:                                        Planning & Zoning Department LOCATION:                                          City Wide PROPOSED AMENDMENT:               The intent of the Gravel Parking Text Amendment, TMOD-21-012, is to revise Subscription B.10. to improve the appearance of parking lots. LAND USE PETITION:                        TMOD-23-002 PETITIONER:                                        Planning & Zoning Department LOCATION:                                          City Wide PROPOSED AMENDMENT:               To provide for control of clearing and…

Update: The Gwinnett County Police has arrested Jose Antonio Cruz with the help of the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office. Sandy Springs Police Department arrested Tabitha Katurhia Weaver. Cruz is being held at the Gwinnett County Detention Center without bond. Weaver is pending extradition from Fulton County to Gwinnett County. LAWRENCEVILLE, GA– The Gwinnett County Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating Jose Antonio Cruz, 31, and Tabitha Katurhia Weaver, 37. Both are wanted on felony shoplifting warrants. The pair is accused of stealing bins of allergy medication, totaling over $5,000 from Publix. According to police reports, Cruz and…