Author: On Common Ground News

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced today that he tested positive for COVID-19. He is experiencing mild symptoms of a head cold with cough, chills and congestion. He is comfortable, self-isolating, following the Office of Attending Physician’s directions and in the process of contact tracing. The Congressman felt symptomatic and took a rapid at-home test. He is awaiting results from a PCR test.   “I’m grateful for having received the vaccines and the booster and encourage everyone to get vaccinated,” said Rep. Johnson. “Our hospitals in Georgia and around the country are in crisis with COVID-19 cases. All…

The Rockdale Board of Elections invites the public to attend its regular meeting upcoming meeting, which will be held in -person and virtually:   WHEN:           Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022 TIME:              3:30 p.m. WHERE:         BOARD OF ELECTIONS NEW LOCATION, 1115 West Ave. S.W., Conyers, 30012, 770-278-7333                     VIRTUAL:     Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7049887949 Meeting ID: 704 988 7949 One tap mobile +13126266799,,7049887949# US (Chicago) +16465588656,,7049887949# US (New York)

A rigorous review of operations at the DeKalb County Jail by the National Commission on Correctional Health (NCCHC) has resulted in continued accreditation of the facility at the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office. NCCHC is the private, nongovernmental association that grants public recognition to detention and correctional institutions that meet its nationally accepted standards. The DeKalb Sheriff’s Office has been continuously reaccredited by NCCHC since 2002, and also holds “Triple Crown” status for continuous accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) and the American Correctional Association (ACA). The DeKalb County Jail, an adult detention center,…

DECATUR, GA – Soul Food is perhaps the most misunderstood cuisine in American culinary history. For a long time, African Americans called chitlins, collards, and hog maws survival food. Join the DeKalb History Center as it presents it kicks of its 2022 Black History Month celebration with Adrian Miller, James Beard Award Winner. Chef Asata Reid and culinary historian and community health educator Akila McConnell also will make presentations at the event on Thursday, Feb. 10, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Historic DeKalb Courthouse, second floor, 101 E. Court Square, Decatur. The  speakers will discuss the places,…

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ATLANTA – The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in December totaled $2.98 billion, for an increase of $582.9 million, or 24.3 percent, compared to December 2020 when net tax collections totaled $2.40 billion. Year-to-date, net tax revenue collections totaled $14.85 billion, for an increase of $2.28 billion, or 18.1 percent, over FY 2021 after six months, according to the Georgia Department of Revenue. The changes within the following tax categories account for December’s overall net tax revenue increase, latest statistics show: Individual Income Tax: Individual Income Tax collections for December increased by $297.1 million, or 23.9 percent, compared…

LITHONIA, GA– New Bethel AME Church (NBAMEC) in partnership with CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) will host a vaccine event on Sunday, Jan. 23, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 8350 Rockbridge Road, Lithonia. Vaccines will be provided free of charge. Anyone in need of a second dose or booster shot should bring bring their vaccination card.  COVID-19 safety protocols will be in place and masks are required.