Author: On Common Ground News

DECATUR, GA – DeKalb County District 5 Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson will host a mini townhall series throughout April at all District 5 libraries. The series is being held to introduce residents to the fruitful library’s initiative at all District 5 libraries and educate the public on the DeKalb 2050 Unified Plan. Attendees will also have an opportunity to review the progress in the 5th District over the last year. Attendees will enjoy free Italian ice and be entered into a drawing to receive a $100 grocery gift card to help fight food insecurity in the district, all while…

DECATUR, GA– The DeKalb Charter Review Commission meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 18, at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom at https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/81329771170. The meeting can be joined by phone at 602-333-0032 or 1-888-270-9936 and using the conference code 217687.  

ATLANTA – The MARTA Police Department (MPD) is holding a hiring event for Police Officers, Dispatchers/Call-Takers, and Protective Specialists on Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., at the MARTA Police Clayton County precinct located at 115 Mount Zion Road in Morrow. MPD provides all uniforms and equipment necessary for position and offers excellent benefits and opportunities for advancement. Pay starts at $45,531 and tops out at $67,371 for officers. WHAT:           MARTA Police Department Hiring Event $5,000 and 3,000 signing bonuses available for qualified applicants Interviews and physical agility tests conducted on-site COVID-19 vaccination required for employment WHEN:          Saturday, April 9  …

DECATUR, GA– Railroad Avenue, between 2nd Street and Main Street, will be closed to through-traffic on April 12, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., to facilitate a large crane modification to an existing tower at 2295 Railroad Avenue, Tucker. Road closure and detour signs will be placed in the area during the road closure period advising motorists of construction work in the area and of local traffic restrictions. Questions regarding this road closure should be addressed to Kevin Martin, project manager, KGM Enterprise, at 714-847-6614.  

DECATUR, GA–DeKalb County Cooperative Extension will host April Garden virtual classes for free. The “Annuals & Perennials” class will be on April 14 at noon. The “Low Maintenance Gardening” class will be on April 20 at 6 p.m. The “Kitchen Gardening” class will be on April 27 at 6 p.m. Registration for these classes can be found at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAsce2hpzMqG9RRY8FWDPSC0laAgJ6T-PV6. The “So You Think You Want Bees?” class will be on April 28 at 6 p.m. Registration for this class can be found at https://uga.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMvdu-hrj4vGtFk-8fgOCoLX6kMOqQJzwrU. For more information, contact the DeKalb County Cooperative Extension Office at 404-298-4080, or visit https://extension.uga.edu/county-offices/dekalb.html.…

DULUTH< GA–Throughout the past several months, Gwinnett County has led an engagement process to create equitable redevelopment strategies for the Gwinnett Place Mall site. This Saturday, April 9, noon to 4 p.m., the County will host a Block Party providing residents and business owners an opportunity to see how their voices have shaped the strategies so far. The event will take place between the Beauty Master and former Sears building at Gwinnett Place Mall, 2100 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth. During the event, guests will be able to share final feedback and learn what’s next for the mall site’s redevelopment.…

‘The Return’ marks New Birth’s first in-person worship since Covid-19 pandemic STONECREST, GA–After two years of virtual worship services due to the Covid-19 pandemic, New Birth Missionary Baptist Church is reopening its doors on Good Friday, April 15, 7:30 p.m., with internationally -renowned faith leader and best-selling author Bishop T.D. Jakes and award-winning gospel artist John P. Kee. New Birth’s reopening activities, called ‘The Return’, will culminate on Resurrection Sunday, April 17, with Senior Pastor Dr. Jamal Bryant and celebrated gospel artist VaShawn Mitchell beginning at 9:30 a.m. All planned events will take place…