Author: On Common Ground News

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—New details are unfolding about Olaolukitan Adon Abel, the 26-year-old suspect arrested in connection with the shooting spree that left two women dead and a homeless man critically injured in separate early Monday morning attacks.    Abel is a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, according to news reports. In Oct. 2024, Abel was convicted of shooting a peace officer in San Diego, California, 11 Alive News reported. By May 2025, Abel  was living in Georgia and arrested for groping five women within an hour in the Savannah are. He was sentenced to 48 months’ probation, instructed to…

CONYERS, GA–Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) is recruiting outstanding candidates to fill teaching positions in the 2026-2027 school year.  The RCPS Teacher Job Fair will be held on Saturday, April 25, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., at the RCPS Board Room, 960 Pine Street NE, Conyers.  Participants must pre-register by visiting www.rockdaleschools.org/jobfair. All 22 RCPS schools will be represented and on-site interviews will be held during the Teacher Job Fair. RCPS has 11 elementary schools, four middle schools, three traditional high schools, a virtual campus for grades 6-12 and five non-traditional schools (Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology Grades 4-8,…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– Taevon McCamey, a fugitive wanted by the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office on several active warrants, is behind bars, authorities said on Tuesday, April 14.   The Sheriff’s Fugitive Unit, with assistance from the Georgia State Patrol, located and arrested McCamey in Atlanta on April 7.   McCamey had active warrants for Aggravated Assault Against Law Enforcement Officer When Engaged on Official Duty, Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer, Reckless Driving, No Insurance, Knowingly Driving Motor Vehicle on Suspended, Canceled, or Revoked Registration, Criminal Trespass Damage, three counts of Burglary, two counts of Criminal Damage to Property,…

CONYERS, GA—Conyers City Council will meet on Wednesday, April 15,  6 p.m., in council chambers at Conyers City Hall, 901 O’Kelly Street.  The meeting is open to the public.  Meeting also are livestreamed on the conyersga.com website at https://www.conyersga.com/government/city-government/council-agendas-and-minutes.   City Council meetings take place on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 6 p.m. Should there be a cancellation due to lack of agenda items, the website calendar of events will be updated, so please check conyersga.com for any updates leading up to the meeting. For more information, call 770-483-4411 or contact City Clerk Nicole Holsomback at nicole.holsomback@conyersga.gov.

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—This week, DeKalb County Government launched a redesigned website with one goal in mind: making it easier for every resident, business, and employee to connect with their county.  The new dekalbcountyga.gov reflects the County’s ongoing commitment to transparency, accessibility, and a government that truly works for the people it serves. What’s New From the moment you land on the page, the difference is clear. The redesigned site features a clean, modern look with consistent layouts across every page, making information easier to read, find, and act on. A fully responsive design ensures a smooth experience whether you’re browsing on your…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA— Rockdale County will host its “College & Career Readiness Fair” on Saturday, April 11, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Johnson Park Recreation Center, 1781 Ebenezer Road, Conyers.  Teens, ages 15-18 and their families, will have the  chance to meet with representatives from various colleges, universities, and career pathways as they plan for life after high school.  This year marks the county’s first time hosting the event, said Rockdale County Parks and Recreation Director Christine Carney.  “With so many families utilizing our Parks and Recreation Department and inquiring about various services and programs, we saw a need…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—On April 15, the Rockdale County Board of Commissioners (BOC) will host a Community Listening Session on proposed updates to the county’s Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).  The UDO focuses on regulating residential and commercial development, design and aesthetics standards, zoning, signage, and parking, and protecting natural resources within the county. Basically, the UDO guides how land can be developed and used in the county. The proposed updates would address such issues as the saturation of certain businesses and  residential developments, among other concerns that have been raised by residents.    Why is the Community Listening Session critical? Rockdale is in the…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– The Hooper-Renwick Themed Library in Lawrenceville will close to the public for several weeks beginning April 14 while repairs are made to underground plumbing at the facility. The library is expected to reopen in early May.  The repairs will be completed under the one-year warranty provided by the contractor at no cost to Gwinnett County. While the building is closed, the contractor also will complete additional warranty-related work. The closure will not affect the library’s exhibit space and associated artifacts. The Gwinnett County Public Library System’s 2026 Summer Reading Challenge program also will not be impacted by the plumbing work, county officials…

ATLANTA – A three-week fugitive apprehension operation led by the United States Marshals Service (USMS) and Clayton County law enforcement agencies has resulted in 78 criminal arrests, the recovery of 46 illegal firearms, 57 pounds of illegal narcotics, and the seizure of $18,000 in U.S. currency. Other local agencies that participated in the operation include DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, City of South Fulton Police Department, Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, Fulton County Marshals Department, Atlanta Police Department, Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office, Henry County Police Department and Sheriff’s Office, and the Georgia Department of Corrections. From March 16 through April 3, the…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA — A DeKalb County police officer is recovering after being shot during a multi-agency operation and the suspected gunman has been captured after a four-hour manhunt, authorities said on Thursday night, April 9. The suspect, Tremagne McCluskey, has been charged with Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer, in addition to prior charges of Armed Robbery and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony. DeKalb County Police Department (DKPD) officers were assisting Cobb County authorities in South DeKalb near Glenwood Road and Shamrock Drive seeking to arrest the wanted fugitive on armed robbery charges when when he opened fire on the…