Author: On Common Ground News

Sheriff Eric Levett released the following statement today, April 4, regarding his illness: “On April 1,2020 I released a statement notifying everyone that I had gone into a 14 day quarantine per my primary physician because I was not feeling well. During this time I also advised everyone that I had been tested for COVID-19 and that I would provide an update on my test results as soon as I received them. I received a call from the Georgia Department of Health in reference to my test results this afternoon and I was told that I have tested…

Raccoon retrieved on the 1800 block of Gainsborough Court DeKalb County Animal Control is warning the public to pay close attention to pets that they allow outdoors after retrieving a raccoon in the 1800 block of Gainsborough Courtthat later tested positive for rabies. Georgia is a rabies endemic state and the virus is present all year long. It is not unusual for the county to report several rabies cases each year. Residents should make sure pets are up to date for preventative vaccination and should eliminate outdoor feeding stations and access to garbage cans. Anyone who has been bitten or…

In an effort to provide additional resources to aid in the COVID-19 response, the DeKalb County Board of Health will temporarily close the North DeKalb Health Center, located at 3807 Clairmont Rd. NE in Chamblee, at the close of business on Friday, April 3. The North DeKalb Health Center joins the East DeKalb Health Center in temporary closure status, which began at those close of business on Friday, March 27. Like East DeKalb, staff will be shifted to other health centers and COVID-19 response functions. Beginning Monday, April 6, the following services will be offered at specific locations only, from…

Revised Date: April 3, 2020 The Rockdale County Courthouse remains open for essential court businessduring the public health emergency.  Every division of the Rockdale County Clerk of Superior and State Courts Office will be open for business Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., however, access to each service area will be restricted to scheduled appointments only. Should you need to conduct essential court businessin-person at the Courthouse, please contact the applicable telephone number below to schedule an appointment with our staff: Real Estate Division – 770-278-7864 State Court and Superior Court Civil Division – 770-278-7905 Superior…

Helping Hands Health Clinic in Rockdale County is offering certain prescription refills for essential workers who are unable to reach their own physicians. Basic medications for acute and chronic illness such as diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol and thyroid may be refilled. No mental health meds will be refilled. Intake can be done by telephone. Please call Janice Morris, chief operations officer, for more information: 678-607-0759 or visit the clinic’s web site helpinghandsga.org.

Pictured: DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson (far right) make a special delivery to Emory Hospital. DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson and the  Atlanta Beauty Supply Association, Chapel Beauty, and Mission Agape, have partnered to provide Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) for health officials who are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the partnership, Johnson donated 1,000 masks and 1,000 pair of gloves to the Emory Decatur and Emory Hillandale hospitals on March 25. In addition, on April 2, Johnson donated 1,000 masks each to Grady Health System and Oakhurst Medical Center. Johnson worked to help donate masks due to the…

Atlanta Public Schools APS has arranged for families to pick up a weekly supply of canned goods and packaged grocery items on Saturday, April 4, 9 a.m. to noon, while supplies last. There will be no food distribution during Spring Break, April 6-10. After Spring Break, the food distribution will be Mondays, 10 a.m. to noon The following locations will have groceries for families on Saturday, April 4:  Bunche Middle School – 1925 Niskey Lake Rd., SW  Cleveland Avenue Elementary School – 2672 Old Hapeville Rd., SW  Douglass High School – 225 Hamilton E Holmes Dr., NW  Phoenix Academy (formerly…

City of Chamblee Police Department is investigating a rash of car break-ins that occurred at Windsor Apartment Homes. The break-ins occurred in the early morning hours on March 26. All of the vehicles had forced entry and various items were stolen. The suspects included two black males driving a Mercedes Benz, which was stolen from Buckhead on the same night as the break-ins at the apartment complex. The car was recovered by Atlanta Police Department the next morning. Anyone who has any information concerning the case is asked to contact Sgt. Mike Winfield of the Chamblee Police Department at mwinfield@chamleega.gov,…

New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, 6400 Woodrow Road, Stonecrest, will continue to host a weekly drive-through food pantry on  support families in need during the global coronavirus pandemic. The King’s Table, which feeds approximately 1,000 people each week, opens  ach Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at New Birth’s Family Life Center. The ministry, in conjunction with various local and corporate partners, provides free food and other needed toiletry items. Upon entering the New Birth campus, participants should remain in their vehicle as volunteers load the pre-packaged groceries into the trunk. Drive-through prayer is also offered onsite. “As our nation and world responds…

“On Thursday, April 2, 2020, Governor Brian Kemp issued an Executive Order to Ensure a Safe & Healthy Georgia, known to many as Shelter in Place, effective beginning Friday, April 3rd, at 6:00 PM and expiring Monday, April 13th, at 11:59 PM. This Executive Order allows for all licensed childcare facilities to remain open; however, the Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) requests that providers prioritize care for children of the Critical Infrastructure Workforce. Continuing with previous guidance, the Executive Order limits no more than ten (10) persons, including caregivers, from being present in one location. For childcare learning centers, a location…