Author: On Common Ground News

CONYERS, GA – Excel Church, 1151 Flat Shoals Road SE, will give away hundreds of boxes of groceries to the community during its Free Groceries to Go on Saturday, Aug. 7 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Excel also will be giving away free school supplies during the event. Fresh meat, produce, personal and household products will be given away. “It’s a blessing to be able to serve our community amidst a pandemic where people are experiencing economic hardship,” said Pastor K. Francis Smith, Lead Pastor of Excel Church. “We embrace every opportunity possible to provide a positive, safe and…

In observance of National Purple Heart Day, Saturday, Aug. 7, Gwinnett County will honor the brave men and women wounded or killed in defense of the U.S. To show deep respect and admiration, the County will: Fly the Purple Heart flag at the Fallen Heroes Memorial Encourage residents and business owners to purchase and display purple lights in and around their homes and/or properties Place Purple Heart County signs at the entrances to the County (in the near future) And beginning Aug.15, the following discounts will be applicable to recipients who show their DD214 discharge papers or…

Rockdale residents and landords seeking rental assistance may apply to Georgia DCA for help ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. – The State of Georgia has received $552 million from the U.S. Treasury’s Federal Emergency Rental Assistance program to provide relief to individuals, families and landlords whose finances have been negatively impacted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For those who qualify, the money will be distributed directly to the landlord, and eligible applicants will receive up to 12 months of payment relief. The federal funds will be used to bring past due rent and utility payments current. Rockdale…

Photo provided STONECREST—After a month-long hiatus, New Birth Missionary Baptist Church will relaunch its weekly food pantry on Saturday, Aug. 7, 10 a.m., 6400 Woodrow Rd. The King’s Table food pantry, which was briefly paused during the church’s annual sabbatical, provides an array of free groceries, fresh produce and shelf-stable items to hundreds of families each week. “Many families in America are struggling to put food on their tables and Covid-19 has greatly expanded the number of households in need,” said New Birth Senior Pastor Jamal Bryant. “As our nation and world continues to respond to this pandemic,…

ATLANTA, GA –Due to high demand, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra announced additional matinee dates for Marvel Studios’ Black Panther in Concert on Oct. 3, 2021and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ in concert on Feb. 20, 2022 Both matinee concerts are scheduled at 3 p.m.   Tickets are now on sale for both showings at  TICKETMASTER.COM. The Movies in Concert series feature full-length movies displayed on a 40-foot screen in Symphony Hall while the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra performs the film score live on stage. Visit aso.org/movies for a full listing of concert dates and more information regarding the ASO’s Movies in Concert series. Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther Live in Concert” The Atlanta Symphony…

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…