Author: On Common Ground News

Are you planning to host your family reunion in DeKalb County, GA or seeking activities to do in DeKalb? Don’t miss Discover DeKalb’s in-person and virtual workshop on Saturday, Feb. 26, 10 a.m. Join Reunion Specialist Penny Moore for a free, in-depth training experience designed to make planning reunions, and friends & family gatherings a success. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about complimentary Discover DeKalb services, local hotel/lodging accommodations, local attractions and family activities. DeKalb County, Georgia is Georgia’s third-largest county and by far, the most-culturally diverse in the Southeast. From Georgia’s most-visited attraction to the world’s largest…

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Georgia State Rep. Billy Mitchell, who serves as president of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL), and other NBCSL officers met on Wednesday with U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris to discuss voter suppression and next steps to take to protect voters. NBCSL called on the Biden Administration to host a national forum of corporate America’s presidents and Chief Executive Officers to discuss the role they can play in opposing voter suppression efforts. “Our intention for this sit-down with Vice President Harris was to get an update on the crucial voting rights legislation that failed in the Senate,…

ATLANTA—MARTA’s Red Line rail service south of Dunwoody has resumed, but customers urged to allow extra time as construction continues, officials said today. Services on portions of the Red Line had been temporarily suspended, due to the transit agency’s track replacement project between Buckhead and Medical Center stations on the Northland DXO (double crossover). As work continues on the project, trains are moving on a single track through the area. MARTA officials said customers still will need to allow themselves a little extra time to travel. Approximately 16,000 customers have taken advantage of the free shuttle buses that provided…

Stonecrest City Housing Authority, DeKalb County, GA Virtual Meeting Feb. 25, 2022, 3 p.m.

CONYERS, GA–  Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) will offer a virtual option for K-5 students in addition to the in-person default option for the 2022-2023 school year. The elementary virtual option will have teachers solely designated for virtual classes. The application window for the virtual K-5 option is Feb. 28-March 18, 2022. To apply for the virtual K-5 option, parents must log in to their Infinite Campus Parent Portal account (www.rockdaleschools.org/infinitecampus) and apply for each child. Parents who want the default in-person option do not need to do anything. For more information and Frequently Asked Questions, visit www.rockdaleschools.org/virtualk-5. Information about…

ATLANTA— Attorney General Chris Carr has joined a bipartisan coalition of 49 attorneys general in urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to adopt a national rule to outlaw impersonation scams and better protect consumers, businesses and charitable organizations. “Criminals continue to employ new methods in an attempt to steal personal or financial information,” said Carr. “With impersonation scams and associated losses on the rise, our Consumer Protection Division has worked diligently to warn Georgians of the red flags and connect with those who have encountered this unscrupulous behavior. By providing a standardized rule to address this growing problem,…

HBCU students pursuing careers in entrepreneurship, agri-tech, social justice, arts and entertainment, energy and health encouraged to apply ATLANTA—The Propel Center, the global HBCU technology and learning hub working to level the playing field for HBCU students, today announced the launch of its Propel Student Impact Scholarships with support from Apple and Southern Company. The new scholarship program, targeting HBCU students who are pursuing careers in entrepreneurship, arts and entertainment, agri-tech, social justice and health, is open to rising sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students alike. Propel Center will donate a total of 100 $10,000 scholarships o the winners, an…

DECATUR, GA–New Life Community Ministry, 3592 Flat Shoals Road, is hosting a community forum entitled “Kidney Connection” on Thursday, Feb. 24, 6:30 p.m. The Kidney Connection is a safe space aimed to encourage, educate, and empower those affected by chronic kidney disease either directly or indirectly as a caregive, organizers sau. Participation also offers knowledge for prevention, especially for Gen X and Millennials. This is the place to be encouraged in your faith, supported by kidney professionals and survivors.  You will be equipped with tools to prevent, detect and/or to thrive while living with kidney disease!. To register…

CLARKSTON, GA – On Thursday, Feb. 24, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) is hosting an in-person event with Don Graves, Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce, to discuss how the Fourth District and state can leverage the bipartisan infrastructure law to provide high-speed Internet access throughout Georgia.. The event, entitled “Investments in Equity through Broadband and the Supply Chain,” will feature an expert panel that will discuss why broadband equity is an economic and civil rights issue in the 21st century, and how the new law can help address unequal access to broadband in both rural and urban settings.…

SNELLVILLE, GA—Gwinnett County District 3 Commissioner Jasper Watkins, III is partnering with community organizations to host the Healthy, Vibrant and VAxxed Walk-in Vaccine Clinic on Saturday, Feb. 26, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the Lenora Park Gymn, 4515 Lenora Church Road, Snellville. Vaccines will be available to eligible people ages 5 and up for the chance to earn a $100 gift card. All three authorized vaccines – Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson – will be available onsite. Gift cards will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointments will be taken. Partners for the event…