Author: On Common Ground News

DECATUR, GA – On Monday, March 13, one lane on Kensington Road will be closed, requiring traffic to share a single lane as crews work to connect local manholes. The partial closure will be in effect for up to three days, barring any weather issues. Traffic control will be in place 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. to assist motorists in moving safely through the lane closure. Construction crews will work diligently to minimize the length of impact to businesses and motorists. The Kensington Road Lift Station & Pipeline Project is part of DeKalb County’s $2.4 billion capital improvement program, the Department…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced today that he has hired Marcus Garza as his new chief of staff. Garza replaces Scott Goldstein, who accepted a position within the Biden Administration. ” src=”cid:clip_image001.jpg” alt=”” width=”16″ align=”left” hspace=”12″ u2:shapes=”Picture_x0020_5″ class=”Apple-web-attachment Singleton” apple-inline=”yes” v:shapes=”_x003c_image003.jpg_x0040_01D95359.830D9340_x003e_” style=”opacity: 1;”>“I’m very pleased Marcus is joining my team as my chief of staff,” said Johnson. “As a former staffer, legislative director and chief of staff on Capitol Hill previously, Marcus brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role. I look forward to working with him to continue my mission of offering thoughtful, serious…

ATLANTA –Appointing authorities for the DeKalb County Ethics Board are seeking nominations to replace five board members who recently resigned, leaving the board without a legal quorum. The board is supposed to have seven members and two alternates, but has been plagued with turmoil to the point that it could not function. Chairwoman Alex Joseph announced her resignation on Feb. 9, citing concerns over a culture of bullying and lack of transparency and accountability—the same reasons others say they have resigned. Joseph said that several meetings have been called into executive session, out of the public’s view. State Rep. Karla…

ATLANTA – Today, Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) announces that the Georgia House of Representatives has passed its version of the Fiscal Year 2024 State Budget. The budget provides raises for all state employees and teachers and makes strategic investments in healthcare, education and public safety. “I want to thank our House, particularly our Appropriations Chairman Matt Hatchett and his committee, for their work on this balanced budget that invests wisely for the needs of a growing, thriving state,” said Speaker Jon Burns. “I also want to thank Governor Kemp for providing a strong budget recommendation from which to build our…

DECATUR, GA— The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will conduct a Special Called meeting on Monday, March 13, at 1 p.m. The meeting will be held via Zoom at https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/88137432677. Join by phone at 602-333-0032 or 888-270-9936 and use conference code 171493.  Agenda  Call to Order and Welcome to the Public Adoption of Agenda III. Administrative Items Nomination and Election of an Interim Chairperson Operations Update Addressing the immediate need to retain outside litigation counsel for pending litigation. Addressing the immediate need to retain a lawyer for general counsel purposes. Board Comments/Future Action Items Announcement of Cancellation of the Regular…