Author: On Common Ground News

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA– The Animal Services Department of Rockdale County will hostg a meeting open to the public on May 11, 6 to 8 p.m., to discuss the state of Animal Services. The meeting will provide updates concerning the strategic plan, including program phases, completed and ongoing initiatives, statsand plans for the future of Animal Services. Residents, Animal Businesses, Rescue Groups, and Animal Rights Groups are encouraged to attend to learn about the work of Animal Services and how to get involved with the division moving forward For more information, contact CiJi Baker, Animal Control Division Manager, at 770-278- 8412.

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– The Gwinnett County Police Department is working to identify a white male who entered a Home Depot, took a leaf blower, and left without paying in a dark blue passenger car. On April 20, a white male entered the Home Depot at 2120 Hamilton Creek Parkway. He put an RYOBI 18V HP Brushless Blower in a shopping cart valued at $159 and left the hardware store without paying. He is described as a white male with a colored tattoo on his left forearm. He was seen wearing a blue shirt with the word “DIAMOND” printed on the…

DECATUR, GA– The DeKalb County Police Department (DKPD) is hosting a free Community Outreach Event on Saturday, April 29, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kroger Parking Lot, 2385 Wesley Chapel Road, Decatur. During the event, residents will receive free goodies as well as access to many useful resources. DKPD also will be hosting games for the community to enjoy.<br><br>“We are asking everyone who needs a gun lock to please come out and get one free of charge, no questions asked,” said DeKalb County Police Chief Mirtha Ramos. “We want to take this opportunity to bring needed resources into…

DECATUR, GA – The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold the second master plan community meeting to review park improvements for the Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve on April 26. The first meeting was held on April 24at Mason Mill Recreation Center in Decatur. The community is invited to attend the meeting and provide input regarding the master plan and upcoming improvements for the Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve Wednesday, April 26 · Stonecrest Library, 3123 Klondike Rd., Stonecrest Rd., Stonecrest, GA,30038 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information, contact LaShanda Davis, Recreation, Parks and Cultural…

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…