Author: On Common Ground News

DECATUR, GA– DeKalb County business owners and interested individuals are invited to register for a free virtual summit that is designed to  provide a wealth of information to help businesses sustain and  grow in the ever-changing pandemic environment. DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson will host the 2nd Annual DeKalb County Business Owner Virtual Summit on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free virtual conference will provide attendees with pertinent information on navigating a business through COVID-19, infrastructure, public safety, Tax Allocation Districts, overlay districts, loan products, and opportunity and empowerment zones, as well as what these programs,…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA—Today, Georgia Gov. Brian P. Kemp announced plans by Intuitive, a pioneer in robotic-assisted surgery and a global leader in minimally invasive care, to invest more than $500 million in its current campus in Gwinnett County. The company plans to create approximately 1,200 jobs in Peachtree Corners. The expansion will add to the approximately 180 professionals already based at Intuitive’s offices in Peachtree Corners. Present in Georgia for a decade, the company plans to grow its campus to include more than 750,000 square feet of manufacturing and engineering operations, state-of-the-art training facilities for surgeons…

DECATUR, GA– DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management (DWM) crews will perform maintenance on a 30-inch main in the Katie Kerr Drive area on Aug. 9. Residents in the area may experience water discoloration as a result of this maintenance. Customers are encouraged to run the faucets inside and outside their homes to clear the internal plumbing of their residence if this occurs. Customers continuing to experience issues should contact 770-270-6243.

DECATUR, GA—The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the 2035 Comprehensive Plan Five-Year Update on July 27. The Comprehensive Plan, the blueprint for future development over the next 20 years in DeKalb, was developed by residents and addresses a wide variety of issues, including land use, economic development, housing, historic preservation and transportation. During the development process for the Comprehensive Plan, the community had the opportunity to guide land use and development to meet the county’s projected future needs in terms of community goals, opportunities, and work programs. The Comprehensive Plan five-year update is a state-mandated document…

Stonecrest, GA – The Mall at Stonecrest announces that beauty superstore LISA YOUNG will open its first store in Stonecrest, Georgia at the Mall at Stonecrest this summer.  The 145,000-square-foot, two level anchor is a contemporary women’s apparel, cosmetic and beauty department store, owned and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. “The Mall at Stonecrest will be our flagship location as we launch our newest brand LISA YOUNG and we’re thrilled to bring the finest selection of fashion, bridal and beauty to the Stonecrest, Georgia area at great prices.  LISA YOUNG will provide all the necessary products and services to outfit…

CONYERS, GA—The Rockdale County Clerk of Courts’ staff members recently held a friendly competition to see how many items four teams in their office could collect in school supplies for needy students. The four teams included: Superior and State Civil Court; State Criminal Division, Superior Criminal and Accountant Division; and Real Estate, Board of Equalization and Court Technology Divisions partnering together. Morris commended all of the teams for doing an “amazing” job. The Clerk’s Office collected more than 700 items including backpacks, crayons, spiral notebooks, pens, crayons, markers, glue and other supplies. “We have…

Pictured left to right: RCPS Superintendent Terry Oatts, Conyers Police Detective Chris Burns, and Conyers Police  recruits Trevon Hendley and Joshua Kitchens show off the boxes of school supplies delivered Aug. 3to the RCPS board room. Photo provided. The Conyers Police Department, in partnership with Walmart in Conyers, collected more than $4,000 worth of school supplies for students in Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) during the 2021 Conyers Police Back to School Supply Drive. The drive was led by Detective Chris Burns, with the assistance of Detective Cecily Karrantza, as…

DeKalb Tax Commissioner Irvin Johnson DECATUR, GA– The DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office will begin mailing property owners their 2021 tax bills in mid-August. Tax bills are mailed following the successful approval of the county’s tax digest by the Georgia Department of Revenue. “The digest is an official listing of county property and its assessed value. This office, in conjunction with the Tax Assessor’s Office (Property Appraisal), the Board of Commissioners, the DeKalb Board of Education, city governments, and the county administration, worked together to prepare the tax digest,” said DeKalb County Tax Commissioner…

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA– You may soon be able to see the Gwinnett County Police Department on national TV. The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved the contract renewal of Kirkstall Road Enterprises to film and produce “The First 48” and its new spinoff series, “After the First 48.” “We serve a large, metro community and what I think people should know about our agency is how professional and thorough our investigative unit is,” said Police Chief Brett West. This isn’t the first time Gwinnett County has appeared on the show. Camera crews…