Author: On Common Ground News

Stonecrest Mayor Jason and his wife, Debbie, are celebrating 35 years of marriage today (June 7). The Larys had dinner at a Mexican restaurant. The mayor said he started the day the way he does every special occasion for his wife—Mother’s Day, her birthday, their wedding anniversary—by delivering a bouquet of flowers to her. She was at work when he made today’s delivery.  He said his wife’s eyes lit up with joy. “I always deliver flowers to her myself. One time—on our 19th anniversary, I had FTD to deliver her flowers and due to a storm, she didn’t get them…

Eligible offenders to get second chance under new law     SNELLVILLE—Gwinnett County Solicitor General Brian Whiteside plans to hold an informational session on records restriction for offenders who have committed non-violent crimes. Whiteside is planning to host the informational on Saturday, June 12, at the Juneteenth celebration hosted by Gwinnett’s Promised Land Community. The Juneteenth event is set for noon to 5 p.m. at 4540 Lee Road S.W., Snellville. Whiteside’s office is compiling a list of eligible offenders arrested in Gwinnett on misdemeanor crimes. Information will be provided on how those offenders may have their criminal records expunged.…

The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit has arrested a suspect in the May 18 death of a man during an alleged drug deal in Clarkston, Georgia. Omarion Butler, 19, Lawrenceville, was arrested on June 5on a charge of Malice Murder. Butler is accused of setting up a drug deal, robbing the suspected buyers and shooting Tavon Jones, causing his death. Butler was taken into custody without incident at a residence in Stone Mountain and transported to the DeKalb County Jail.   

The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit has arrested Torre Dongrell Harris following the March 18 shooting death of Jai Hayes on Panola Road in Lithonia. Harris, 22, of Stonecrest, turned himself in to Fugitive Investigators without incident on a warrant charging him with Malice Murder. No probable cause was provided. Harris was booked into the DeKalb County Jail.  

As we sail into the month of June, social media is abuzz this month with posts about wedding anniversary celebrations. June is no doubt a popular month to get hitched. According to Bride magazine, the wedding season peaks in June and September. On Common Ground News salutes these couples as they and their families and friends celebrate their unions(Photos via Facebook):   Voices of Faith Ministries’ Bishop Gary Hawkins, Sr. and First Lady Pamela are celebrating their eighth wedding anniversary today (June 7). Bishop Hawkins said he plans to take the love of his life out to dinner for seafood…

LITHONIA—The Lithonia Market on Main kicked off its 2021 season on June 5. The outdoor Saturday markets, which run June 5 through Oct. 30, noon to 4 p.m., feature vendors offering a variety of fresh, seasonal produce and artisans selling their products and services. The market is located at 6980 Main St., Lithonia. Photos / Video By Glenn L. Morgan https://youtu.be/OJA767DWvdg

UNCHINNA MYRICK                                                                                                                                    CEDRIC O’NEAL HERRING DEKALB COUNTY, GA– A couple is  now in custody, charged with the murder of a DeKalb County child who was in there care. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit, with assistance from the Atlanta Police Department arrested Unchinna Myrick, 24, on June 4, charging her with Felony Murder, Felony Cruelty Child First-Degree Pain and Misdemeanor Cruelty Child Third Degree following the death of a minor child in late May. Cedric O’Neal Herring, 26, the child’s father, has…

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