Author: On Common Ground News

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– In observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, garbage, recyclable materials and yard trimmings collection for residential customers will run one day late as follows: Monday, May 26 – Memorial Day observed. No sanitation service. Tuesday, May 27 – Residential customers whose regularly scheduled collection day is Monday, May 26, will be serviced on Tuesday, May 27.  Wednesday, May 28 – Residential customers whose regularly scheduled collection day is Tuesday, May 27, will be serviced on Wednesday, May 28. Thursday, May 29 – Residential customers whose regularly scheduled collection day is Wednesday, May 28, will be serviced on Thursday, May 29. Friday, May 30 – Residential customers…

NEW YORK, NY– The New York Stock Exchange on today, May 9, 2025, welcomed executives of the Atlanta-based Intercontinental Exchange,Inc. (NYSE: ICE) to celebrate the global corporation’s 25th anniversary.  ICE was founded in May 2000 and is listed on the Fortune 500, S&P, and Russell 1000.  To honor the occasion, Jeff Sprecher, ICE founder, Chair and CEO and Tracy Hughes, Senior Director Technologies(both at center), and Lynn Martin, President, NYSE Grou(second row , center)  o ring The Closing Bell®. Images courtesy of NYSE Group, @NYSE The  NYSE does not recommend or endorse any investments, investment strategies, companies, products, or services.

DEKLAB COUNTY, GA – Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, elected CEO of DeKalb County Government, delivered her inaugural State of the County address to DeKalb’s  business community on May 8. The ticketed event, attended by over 800 during a luncheon, was hosted by the Council for Quality Growth and the DeKalb County Chamber of Commerce.  Cochran-Johnson unveiled the theme of her address with a video presentation titled “Mission: Possible – DeKalb Reimagined.” Highlighting the change in leadership, the CEO said she “accepted the baton” from former DeKalb County CEO Michael L. Thurmond and is taking the charge on investing in infrastructure, housing, economic development, and public…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– Expect detours on Monday, May 12, as tree removal work takes place at 2416 Shallowford Road, Atlanta. From 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Shallowford Road will be closed to through traffic between Briarcliff Road and Flair Knoll Drive. Road closure and detour signs will be placed during the road closure period advising motorists of construction work in the area and of local traffic restrictions.  Questions regarding this road closure should be addressed to Lei Winters, Operations Manager for Gunnison Tree at 770-546-5392.

STONECREST, GA—The City of Stonecrest will kick off the opening of the summer season at on May 24, Browns Mill Aquatic Center, 4929 Browns Mill Rd. Stonecrest, GA. The party will begin at Noon, and end at 3 p.m., but the aquatic center will remain open until 7 p.m. There will be free food (while it lasts, so  get there early), DJ entertainment, a photo booth zone, and other activities.  For more information, email Parks and Recreation.

DEKALB COUNTY—The DeKalb County Sanitation Division will host a free paper shredding event Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 8 a.m. – noon, at the DeKalb County Sanitation Division’s Central Transfer Station, 3720 Leroy Scott Drive, Decatur, GA 30032. Event participants will have an opportunity to responsibly dispose of all types of documents, including sensitive personal documents such as old tax records and legal documents. All documents will be shredded on site, and each participant will be limited to 10 standard-size boxes of paper. Shredding services will be provided by A1 Shredding & Recycling. The event is free and open only…

ATLANTA – State Representative Floyd Griffin (D-Milledgeville, GA ) today issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s announcement to hold a military parade celebration in Washington, D.C.: “President Trump recently announced plans to hold a military parade in Washington, D.C. on June 14, 2025, featuring approximately 6,600 soldiers, 150 vehicles and 50 aircraft carriers to commemorate both the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday and his own. As a retired combat veteran (Vietnam), I deeply respect the service and sacrifice of our U.S. Armed Forces, but using our military as props in a celebration that falls on our president’s birthday…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA–We are so excited to announce that our beautiful new sign is up at Voices of Faith’s Rockdale campus. It is a beacon to travelers along Sigman Road, the gateway to Conyers, GA.   It’s been a longtime coming, delayed by a road widening project and layers and layers of red tape.  We’re praising God for this blessing and looking forward to having our ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark this momentous occasion.    In the meantime, on behalf of Bishop Gary Hawkins, Sr. and First Lady Pamela Hawkins, we invite you to join us for Sunday worship at 11:30 a.m.,1290 Sigman Road.  We will…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA – On Friday, May 9, at 10:30 a.m., Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) will host roundtable with local leaders, parents, and service providers to discuss the potential impact of sweeping Republican budget cuts to programs supporting Georgia’s most vulnerable children, including Medicaid, SNAP, Head Start, and childcare services.  The meeting will be held at Congressman Johnson’s District Office Conference Room, 5240 Snapfinger Park Drive, Suite 140, Decatur, GA. Stakeholders include leaders from the YMCA, Head Start, Easter Seals of North Georgia, Sheltering Arms, and Voices for Georgia’s Children, along with parents who rely on these essential programs. “Make…