Author: On Common Ground News

DECATUR, GA— The DeKalb County Police Department is hosting a free Community Outreach & Safety Fair on Saturday, Sept. 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Big Lots parking lot, located at 3358 Chamblee Tucker Road, Atlanta. During the event, residents will receive free goodies as well as access to many useful resources. There will also be hosting games and playing music for the community to enjoy. “We want to take this opportunity to bring needed resources into the community and are asking anyone who needs a gun safe to please come out and get one free of charge,” said…

DECATUR, GA – The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will conduct its Regular Public Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 19, at 6 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 Callto Order Adoptionof Agenda III. Administrative Items Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of August 15, 2024 Board of Ethics’ Committees Ethics Officer’s Monthly Report Preliminary Cases 2024-10: Denise “Shawn” Alexander v. Pat D. Spencer 2024-11: Jessica Carr v. Tracy Mohammed Public Comments Comments from the Board of Ethics VII. Executive Session to Discuss Pending Litigation and Personnel Issues Motion to Convene an Executive Session Motion to Adjourn an…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– The Global Leadership Academy for Homeschoolers (GLA) recently held its annual National Beta Club induction ceremony for 19 DeKalb Christian Home Educators’ (DCHE) students. The induction was held at the Stone Mountain First United Methodist Church. The students were selected for membership based on their academic standing and character. They join more than 500,000 members across the United States. National Beta Club is the largest independent, non-profit, educational youth group in the United States. Its mission is to promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, service, and leadership among elementary and secondary school students. The club will…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– As recent brisk morning temperatures mark fall’s impending arrival, DeKalb health officials are preparing to help protect county residents against the spread of respiratory illnesses. This Friday, Sept. 20, DeKalb Public Health will host a drive-thru vaccination event at its North DeKalb Health Center, 3807 Clairmont Rd. NE, in Chamblee. The hours for seniors and individuals with special needs are from 9 a.m. until 1p.m. For children (ages 6 and up), adults, and seniors, the hours are from 3 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Pre-registration is not required. Three variations of flu shot will be available – Fluarix, for…

 Walk-ins to use UGA Extension entrance, disabled to use main entrance  DECATUR, GA –Anticipating an influx of customers coming in to pay their tax bills this time of year, the DeKalb Tax Commissioner’s Office is temorarily re-routing walk-in traffic at its main office, located at 4380 Memorial Drive in Decatur. Walk-in customers will use the UGA Extension entrance at the front of the building Sept. 16–30, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Extended hours will be available Sept. 23–30 until 6 p.m. Customers with disabilities may still use the main entrance located off Northern Avenue. In-person service is also available…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA—The Gwinnett County Police Department (GCPD) is seeking the public’s help in identifying two suspects who took thousands of dollars using an “ATM Jackpotting” scam. On Aug. 27, two suspects entered a Texaco gas station located at 1670 Pleasant Hill Road in unincorporated Duluth. They made their way to the stand-alone ATM machine inside the business and began to simulate a transaction. The suspects introduced a form of malware into the machine’s software, allowing them to withdraw large amounts of cash without utilizing a legitimate bank card. On Aug.29, the same two suspects targeted a Chevron gas station located…

Lithonia, GA –The Freedom Dreams Mass Meeting will take place on Oct. 19, 12:00 noon, at First Saint Paul AME Church, 2624 Klondike Road, Lithonia. The event will feature the inspiring Albany Civil Rights Institute Singers and a lineup of passionate community speakers. Together, they will highlight the ongoing journey toward greater freedom and the power of collective dreams. In a tradition of unity and hope, this mass meeting seeks to honor the practice of coming together in the name of love, freedom, and a more inclusive American democracy. It’s a call for the community to reflect on its shared goals…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– Weather permitting, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) construction partners will temporarily close interstate lanes at the locations below for the I-285/I-20 East Interchange project. The project will reconstruct the interstate system-to-system ramps at the I-285/I-20 East Interchange and add a combination of collector-distributor, or connecting lanes, and auxiliary lanes along I-20 east of the interchange and I-285 north of the interchange. Beginning Thursday, Sept. 19, 11 p.m., through Friday, Sept. 20, 5 a.m., overnight, traffic will be shifted to the widened left shoulder of the I-20 eastbound to I-285 southbound ramp in time for the Friday morning…