Author: On Common Ground News

The City of Chamblee late yesterday(Oct. 8) was informed that a member of its municipal court staff tested positive for COVID-19. The court staff member was present during the Oct. 5 traffic court session but was not exhibiting any symptoms at that time. The staffer was not in close proximity with any attendees and followed social distancing guidelines. This court staffer was not present at the Oct. 8 traffic court session. Per the Statewide Judicial Emergency Order, the city released municipal court operating guidelines on May 13 and later updated them on July 1 that require all attendees to wear…

The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners is hosting a virtual meeting of the Rockdale Coalition of Homeowners and Civic Associations (RCHCA) on Thursday, Nov. 12, 6:30 p.m. via the Rockdale County Official Facebook Page at facebook.com/rockdalegov. There will be presentations from the Rockdale County Emergency Management Agency, Rockdale Recycling Center and Rockdale County Board of Assessors. Participants may submit questions ahead of time to: jeannettia.owens@rockdalecountyga.gov with the subject line “RCHCA Meeting.” In March, it was originally decided that RCHCA meetings for 2020 would be canceled for the remainder of the year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Officials decided, however, to…

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…