Author: On Common Ground News

CONYERS, GA—The city of Conyers and community partners will gather on Friday, Feb. 18, 2 p.m., to plant a tree at the Rockdale County Master Gardeners Association Memorial Arboretum, located at the Georgia International Horse Park. The tree planting is being held in honor of the state’s annual Arbor Day celebration and the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day in the year 2022. Conyers has been recognized for 30 consecutive years for being named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation. Residents are being encouraged to help plant and protect native trees for future generations and learn…

DECATUR, GA– DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will offer a winter break minicamp on Feb. 18, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The cost of camp is $10 a day for children ages 5-12. Participants must provide their own breakfast, lunch and snack.  Park staff will meet campers outside all recreation centers for curbside dropoff and pickup. Parents will not be allowed to enter the facility during operating hours. All campers are required to be screened via temperature checks and must wear a mask while indoors. Children who participate in the camp will engage in a variety of recreational and…

  STONECREST, GA— Stonecrest District 3 Councilwoman Jazzmin Cobble announced on Feb. 10 that she will vacate her seat on the City Council to run for mayor of the city as soon as the special election is called. Cobble was joined by supporters at the former Sears building at the Mall at Stonecrest for the 6:30 p.m. announcement. The audience represented a cross-section of the community including state lawmakers, DeKalb County elected officials, city of Stonecrest officials and residents, her pastor, friends and family members including her husband and son. “After much thought, deliberation, prayer—much prayer—and with the…

https://youtu.be/JhgVLRL7gXU Stonecrest District Councilwoman Jazzmin Cobble speaks to supporters on Feb. 10, 2022 at the former Sears building at The Mall at Stonecrest. Video by Glenn L. Morgan/OCG News

ATLANTA –MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) will suspend its Red Line rail service south of Dunwoody station Feb. 18-24 to replace heavy rail between Buckhead and Medical Center stations.  MARTA is investing approximately $225 million to replace heavy rail lines, which will enhance safety, reduce train delays, and improve the customer experience. Red Line service south of Dunwoody station will be suspended beginning Friday, Feb. 18 at 9 p.m. and concluding Thursday, Feb. 24 at 4 a.m. The Track Replacement Project is a multi-year effort that involves replacing track and switches throughout the rail system. The work on the…

CONYERS, GA – Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) will host aTeacher Job Fair on Saturday, March 5, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., at the RCPS Board Room, 960 Pine Street NE, Conyers. Participants must pre-register by visiting www.rockdaleschools.org/jobfair or by downloading the Career Fair Plus app on their smart phone. RCPS is seeking outstanding candidates for teaching positions in the 2022-2023 school year. All 22 RCPS schools will be represented and interviews will be held during the Teacher Job Fair. To pre-register and schedule an interview, please visit www.rockdaleschools.org/jobfair . RCPS has 11 elementary schools, four middle schools, three traditional high schools, a…

ATLANTA — According to the National Retail Federation projections, this Valentine’s Day is shaping up to be big, which suggests that consumer spending will reach nearly $24 billion. As consumers prepare to celebrate, there are a few common scams that consumers need to know. Whether they’re hoping to spark a new relationship or buying gifts for loved ones, beware of these three scams regularly reported to BBB. Impostor websites From fake jewelry sellers to online dating sites, consumers should always be on the alert for impostor websites. Scammers can easily lift official photos, sale promotions, and logos directly from the website for a…

STONECREST, GA- Following pop-up soft openings held this past December and January, the Stonecrest Fresh Farmers Market (SFFM) will have its Grand Opening of the regular season on Sunday, Feb. 13, 1-5 p.m. in the food court area of The Mall at Stonecrest . The market is held through a collaboration between North America Food & Farm PBC Inc (NAF2) and Sass-A-Frass Events Company with a goal of providing access to produce and proteins sold directly by farmers and gardeners as well as to create a vibrant civic space for community engagement. The theme of the grand opening event…

ATLANTA – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced today that a warrant has been issued for Zack Bradford Jr, 39, of Hampton, Virginia, for one count of Insurance Fraud. Bradford is wanted in connection with a Dekalb County case. “The suspect submitted duplicate claims for a set of wheels and tires to USAA stating they were stolen from his residence,” said Commissioner King. “Investigators discovered Mr. Bradford submitted the first claim in 2019, and subsequently submitted the same invoice and photograph in 2021 to receive a second payment for a total of $7,775.” The warrant was…