Author: On Common Ground News

The City of Stonecrest recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of Annie’s Crab Kingdom, one of the city’s newest restaurants. Mayor Jason Lary presented the restaurant’s owners, DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson and her family members, with a key to the city. Cochran-Johnson said the restaurant was inspired and named for her aunt. To view the ribbon cutting ceremony,  click here:https://youtu.be/nxgNQNQMZ78

The DeKalb County Board of Health continues to answer the call to help Georgians roll up their sleeves to prevent the flu this year. Soon, DeKalb County residents will have an additional location for their convenience. Beginning Tuesday, drive-thru flu shots be available at the following location, during the following hours: East DeKalb Health Center
, 2277 S. Stone Mountain-Lithonia Road., Stonecrest, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Flu shots are also available at DeKalb County Board of Health locations not currently offering drive-thru service, by appointment. Standard and high-dose flu shots, which provide better protection against the flu…

Druid Hills’ Erielle Reid led her Red Devils’ teammates to an 8-1 victory over the Arabia Mountain Rams in Region 6-4A softball action at home on Thursday night. Reid pitched seven innings of one-run, two-hit softball, had two hits of her own, stole four bases and scored three runs in the victory to help her team improve to 2-1 on the season. After getting out of a jam on the mound in the first inning, Reid singled to center with two-out in the bottom of the first inning. She moved up to second on a wild pitch and then stole…

Rockdale County will offer in-person early voting at the 1400 Parker Road Annex in Conyers. Early voting will be held at this location Oct. 12-30. Please be sure and wear a mask and carry your identification. The days and hours are as follows:        8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 12 – Friday, Oct. 23        9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 2411 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 258 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 26 – Tuesday, Oct. 278 a.m. – 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct.…

CONYERS—The 40th Annual Olde Town Conyers Fall Festival takes place on Saturday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in the streets of historic Olde Town Conyers. What began as a fundraiser by the Rockdale County Historical Society in 1980 to help fund operational costs for the Depot (which now houses the Conyers Welcome Center) and Old Jail Museum, has become an annual fall tradition for Conyers residents and neighboring communities. While the historical society still exists, the organization turned over the coordination of the festival to the city of Conyers in 2008. “The festival has grown from just 20 vendors…

CHAMBLEE–DeKalb County Board of Voter Registration and Elections is partnering with NBA All-Star Paul Millsap, CORE4 training facility and The Paul Millsap Foundation to provide an early voting location for the upcoming General Election. The CORE4 facility is located at 2050 Will Ross Court in Chamblee. The 44,000-square-foot location allows for 25 voter booths, is ADA compliant, provides ample parking and is accessible via a nearby MARTA bus route. With historic voter turnout anticipated, DeKalb County is thrilled to partner with the CORE4 facility, as its size can accommodate large volumes of voters while adhering to social distancing recommendations. A…

During a time of year when families have empty seats at their tables, and deployed troops are missing home, Wreaths Across America Radio (WAAR) airs messages from troops from across the country and overseas, and encourages folks at home, to send a holiday greeting to them in the form of an internet radio greeting. The “Holiday Greetings” program provides American military families and civilians the opportunity to extend holiday greetings and thanks to service members and veterans through our international internet radio station at https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/radio (hashtag #WreathsRadio.) Last year, messages connected many families from all over the globe. Be sure…

Members of the DeKalb County PD command staff will join local faith-based organizations for the National” Faith & Blue” virtual discussion on Monday, Oct. 12, from noon to 1 p.m. The live discussion will take place on the DeKalb County Police Department’s Facebook page. DKPD’s participation is a part of a national initiative where law enforcement and the faith-based communities will come together with the goal of resolution and reconciliation.

Lyon family members and National Heritage Area Partners celebrate the stabilization of the historic Lyon Farmhouse on May 31, 2019. Educational signs are placed throughout the historic homestead, guiding visitors through the history of the Lyon Farm and its connection to Flat Rock.  STONECREST—On Oct. 1, DeKalb County’s oldest homestead, the Lyon Farmhouse, received a ‘Best of the South’ award from the Southeast Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians (SESAH). Given in recognition of historic preservation efforts and the added interpretive signage that educates visitors about the property’s significance, the award honors the ongoing efforts to preserve and…