Author: On Common Ground News

DECATUR, GA –The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold a virtual Parks Citizen Advisory Board Committee meeting on Tuesday, March 22, at 6 p.m. The meeting to discuss current park improvements and recreation projects will be conducted via Zoom at https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/89142202530. To join the meeting by phone, dial 888-270-9936, and use conference code 720766. For more information, contact Carol Underwood, administrative coordinator, at 404-371-2927 or cjunderw@dekalbcountyga.gov.

DECATUR, GA– Frigid weather is expected this weekend and DeKalb County is opening three warming centers for residents who need a place to go to stay warm overnight. Warming centers will be open in the following DeKalb County Fire Stations Friday through Sunday, March 11-13, beginning at 8 p.m. each night.: Fire Station 3, 100 N. Clarendon Avenue, Avondale Estates, GA 30002 Fire Station 4, 4540 Flakes Mill Road, Ellenwood, GA 30294 Fire Station 6, 2342 Flat Shoals Road, Atlanta, GA 30316 Anyone staying in the warming centers must follow the county’s COVID-19 protocols that include wearing a mask,…

DECATUR, GA– The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will conduct a board meeting on Thursday, March 17, 6 p.m. The meeting will be held via Zoom: https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/88137432677 Join by phone at 602-333-0032 or 888-270-9936 and use conference code 171493.  Agenda Adoption of Agenda Approval of the Minutes of February 17, 2022 III. Administrative Items Recognition of New Alternate Board Member Alex M. Joseph Discussion of Policy Re: Swearing In Board Members Discussion of Policy Re: Officer Nomination and Election Process Resolution Re: Process for Conducting Background Checks on Board Members Annual Report Re: Ethical Health of DeKalb County Agreement…

DECATUR, GA– The DeKalb County Board of Ethics adopted its 2022 Regular Meeting Calendar on January 20, 2022. All public meetings will be held at 6 p.m. via Zoom and can be accessed at: https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/88137432677 or joined by phone at 602-333-0032 or 888-270-9936 and use conference code 171493. January 20, 2022 July 21, 2022 February 17, 2022 August 18, 2022 March 17, 2022 September 15, 2022 April 21, 2022 October 20, 2022 May 19, 2022 November 16, 2022 June 16, 2022 December 15, 2022 This calendar has been published on the DeKalb County Board of Ethics website located at…

GWINNETT COUNTY–Gwinnett County Commissioners will host several State of the District town halls to share updates about their districts, current and future County initiatives, and how new district maps signed into law by Governor Kemp in February may impact residents. Commissioner Jasper Watkins III will host the first town hall event, the State of District 3, on Tuesday, March 15,  6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center Auditorium. Learn more and see a full list of dates for the upcoming State of the District town halls.

ATLANTA — The Atlanta City Council will return to in-person committee meetings March 14-16. The meetings will be convened in the Council Chamber at Atlanta City Hall and be conducted in accordance with the City of Atlanta’s Charter, Code of Ordinances, and Council rules as adopted for in-person meetings. In-person public comment procedures will resume as previously conducted and adopted by the Council in accordance with City Charter Section 2-104 and 2-105. Following the mayor’s recent executive order and in observance of guidance from health and facilities professionals, several safety protocols are being adopted, including mandatory mask wearing in…

  ATLANTA–Sen. Sonya Halpern (D – Atlanta), in partnership with Gov. Brian Kemp, will host Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Heritage Day at the Georgia State Capitol on Tuesday, March 16, at 2:30 p.m. Ten Historically Black Colleges and Universities will be honored for their contributions to the state and the nation during the in-person event. ­ At A Glance: WHAT:           HBCU Heritage Day WHO:             Sen. Sonya Halpern Gov. Brian Kemp Georgia’s HBCUs WHEN:           Wednesday, March 16, 2022 2:30 p.m. WHERE:         North Wing: Georgia State Capitol                        206 Washington St. Atlanta, GA 30334 Sen. Sonya Halpern represents the 39​th ​Senate District in Fulton County,…

ATLANTA –Georgia Power is prepared to respond to predicted severe weather across the state this weekend. With an artic blast expected to impact parts of Georgia carrying widespread sub-freezing temperatures, the National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for portions of NW Georgia and a Wind Advisory for north and central Georgia where isolated thunderstorms, potential tornadoes, icy rain, gusty winds, and freezing temperatures are predicted. The company is continually monitoring weather conditions and resources are in place, ready to respond to customer outages caused by the severe winter weather. Georgia Power reminds customers to stay prepared. Resources…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson will be the recipient of the “Outstanding Government Leader Award” presented by Next Generation 911 Institute.  The non-profit organization works with the Congressional NextGen 9-1-1 Caucus to promote deployment of advanced and effective 9-1-1 and Next Generation 9-1-1 (collectively, NG9-1-1) services throughout the nation. The “Outstanding Government Leader Award” is presented to extraordinary individuals that have dedicated their lives to aiding those in need, putting the safety of others above all else, and supporting the efforts of E911 First Responders. Commissioner Davis Johnson will be honored at the 19th Annual NG911 Honor…

Michelle Kim(center) honored with Marie Wofford Professional Growth Award   CONYERS, GA – Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) Community Relations Department recently earned three Awards of Excellence from the Georgia School Public Relations Association (GSPRA). The department received a Gold Award in Special Events for the Virtual Teacher of the Year Celebration, Gold in Website for the Reopening / COVID-19 website, and Gold in Special Publication for the Reopening Guidebook. The state-wide awards, open to school districts in Georgia for work produced during the 2020-21 school year, were announced during the March 2022 GSPRA Annual Conference. In addition, Michelle…