Author: On Common Ground News

ATLANTA– Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced a $1,000 pay supplement for all eligible sworn law enforcement officials and first responders in Georgia. Local governments and employers of public safety officials and first responders are encouraged to visit the Office of Planning and Budget’s grant funding opportunities website for more information on how to apply, receive, and distribute these funds. Applications will be accepted from October 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. “Our law enforcement officials and first responders answered the call of duty and bravely served on the front line of our fight against COVID-19, despite the unprecedented challenges thrown their…

ATLANTA — Everyone loves a deal – including scammers. Con artists often offer too good to be true discounts in the hope that price-conscious consumers will jump on these “deals” without doing their research. Recently, BBB Scam Tracker has seen numerous reports of scammers impersonating well-known companies and offering discounts, some of which are COVID-19 themed.   How the Scam Works You receive a text message from a large, reputable company. The message claims that, due to the pandemic, the company would like to help people out by offering them an amazing deal. These range from free or discounted services to gift cards and…

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The DeKalb County Voter Registration & Elections Board (DeKalb VRE) will hold a special called meeting on Monday, Sept. 27, 5 p.m. This meeting will be conducted via teleconference. Simultaneous public access to the meeting will be available via livestream on DCTV’s UStream channel: https://video.ibm.com/channel/dctv-channel-23 To make a comment, join via Zoom: https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/97184078303 Or telephone: US Toll Free: 888 270 9936 Conference code: 171493 Public comments of two minutes or less may be made live via the teleconference. For those joining the meeting by telephone, please be aware that your phone number may be displayed to the public viewing…

DECATUR, GA–Eastside Drive, between Pleasant Wood Drive and Wesley Chapel Road, will be closed to through-traffic from 7 a.m. Monday, Sept. 27, to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, to facilitate the repair of a 24-inch natural gas transmission pipeline between 4205 and 4265 Eastside Drive, Decatur, GA 30034.

CONYERS, GA—Conyers Police Department’s K9 Briscoe, handled by Officer William Treadwell, will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from the non-profit organization, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.  K9 Briscoe’s vest will be embroidered with the sentiment “Born to Love-Trained to Serve-Loyal Always.”  Delivery is expected within 8 to 10 weeks. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., established in 2009, is a 501(c)(3) charity whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. This potentially lifesaving body armor for…

STONECREST, GA –The first time the World Series was broadcast on the radio local resident Samuel Wyatt was only a few weeks old. With his birthday falling between celebrated Roots author Alex Haley and civil rights titan the Rev. Joseph E. Lowery, Wyatt recently achieved his own milestone. On September 10, he celebrated his 100th birthday surrounded by his fiancée, family, and friends. To honor Wyatt’s longevity and contribution to the community, the Mayor and City Council will present a special proclamation during its regular meeting on Monday, Sept 27 6 p.m. designating the day as “Samuel Wyatt Day” in Stonecrest.…

DECATUR, GA—The Georgia Bureau of Investigations is looking into a fatal shooting that occurred after the DeKalb County Police Department responded to a call around 8 a.m. on Sept. 26. DeKalb County Police spokesperson Michaela stated  the following in a news release: An officer arrived on the scene where a suspicious man was walking along I-20. The officer approached the man and offered him a ride to the nearest gas station, out of harm’s way. After pulling into the gas station at 2701 Candler Road, the man produced a firearm. Officers then discharged their firearm, fatally wounding the…

CONYERS, GA– Rockdale County water customers should begin seeing normal water bills by November, county officials announced this week. Rockdale Water Resources (RWR) Deputy Director Vaughn Jamison said delayed water bills throughout the county have created a “budgeting nightmare” for some residents.  Many were surprised by the increase, which occurred because of  an increased number of days in a longer billing cycle. Jamison said the county is working as quickly as possible to resolve the issues. “We completely understand these concerns and have leveraged additional resources and expect to return to our normal billing cycles by November 2021,” Jamison…