Author: On Common Ground News

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA – District Attorney Patsy Austin-Gatson is inviting Gwinnett County residents to attend a town hall where she will engage her constituents on her first 100 days in office, highlighting services and programs including a new Pre-Trial Intervention and Diversion program, Conviction Integrity Unit and expanded victim services. The town hall event will take place Friday, May 14, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., with options to join virtually or in-person in the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center auditorium in Lawrenceville. “I am excited for the opportunity to serve and be accountable to questions and concerns of every Gwinnettian. I…

DeKalb County Board of Commissioners Presiding Officer Steve Bradshaw will resume joint meetings between the Board of Commissioners and DeKalb Board of Education beginning on Thursday, May 13, 10 a.m. via Zoom. “I am pleased that we will resume our joint meetings,” said Bradshaw. “I look forward to working with our Board of Education partners in public service as we collectively address areas of mutual interest and concern.” “To work in concert and collaboration with our DeKalb Board of Commissioners is quite exciting and fulfilling,” said Vickie Turner, chairwoman of the Board of Education. “This cross collaboration between both boards affords…

Gwinnett County is helping ease hardships furing the COVID-19 pandemic by continuing to feed Gwinnett’s children during the summer. After Gwinnett County Public Schools wraps up its meal service, the Gwinnett Summer Meals program will provide free grab-and-go breakfasts and lunches for children 18 years of age and younger at County parks, libraries and other locations beginning June 1. Meals are also available for adults 19 years of age and older with physical or mental disabilities who are enrolled in a school-based program. Parents or children can pick up nutritious meals from 25 locations around the county. Meals can…

Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) and the nonprofit Kids’-Doc-On-Wheels (KDOW) are partnering to hold free COVID-19 vaccination events for those age 18 and older, including RCPS students, families, staff and community members. The COVID-19 vaccination events are free and will be held May 15 and June 12, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., at Rockdale Career Academy, 1064 Culpepper Dr., Conyers. The events will administer Moderna vaccines, which are approved for those ages 18 and older. The link to pre-register is available at www.rockdaleschools.org/vaccination. On-site registration is available but pre-registration is strongly encouraged. “We are excited to offer the COVID-19 vaccine to all…

Due to an event being held on the premises, operations at the Greater Piney Grove COVID-19 testing site were e suspended today, May 10. Regular operations will resume on Wednesday, May 12, as the site is closed on Tuesdays and Thursdays. COVID-19 testing is free and open to all individuals who wish to be tested. A driver’s license or identification card is not required. For more resources and information about COVID-19, visit the DeKalb County Board of Health’s COVID-19 website at dekalbhealth.net/covid-19 or call 404-294-3700, Option 1.

Virtual public meeting set May 19, 10 a.m. DeKalb Human Services Department announces the beginning of its 2021-2022 Human Services grant cycle.  A virtual public meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, May 19, 10 a.m. to provide details regarding the Human Services grant application process. The Human Services Grant Program provides opportunities for community partnership with local organizations that can successfully address identified service needs for DeKalb County residents. Eligible nonprofit organizations are encouraged to apply for the opportunity to be awarded a grant utilizing county general fund and Victim Assistance funds.  Agencies that receive Victim Assistance grant funds…

DEKALB, GA—The opportunity to turn yourself in on a misdemeanor charge in DeKalb County and get an immediate bond is still a reality. The DeKalb County Jail’s “Warrant Relief” program will continue to be held each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday through the end of May. “It’s understandable that people are apprehensive about turning themselves in to law enforcement authorities under any circumstances,” says Sheriff Maddox. “Those who did, however, realize the advantage of being able to get on with their lives while they wait for their day in court.” The warrant relief program allows individuals who have outstanding arrest warrants…