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Sankofa Community Food Pantry will host its third drive-through food pantry on Saturday, July 20, 12 to 3 p.m. at 1240 Sigman Road N.W., behind the plaza. A variety of fresh produce and dry food items will be available to the public at no cost, while supplies last. ID is not required to obtain food and will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call 678-517-2538.

NORFOLK, VA – A Stone Mountain native and 2007 Miller Grove High School graduate is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the service’s newest aircraft carrier. USS Gerald R. Ford. Petty Officer 2nd Class Jesse Kingsberry is an aviation machinist’s mate aboard the ship, which is named after the 38th President of the United States, and U.S. Navy veteran, Gerald Rudolph Ford, Jr. As a Navy aviation machinist’s mate, Kingsberry is responsible for working on aircraft engines. “What I do is similar to your regular neighborhood mechanic, except I do my job on an aircraft carrier at sea,” said Kingsberry.…

  By Ruth A. Wilson | Rockdale Clerk of Courts First of all, don’t panic. We will work with you. BUT, you must communicate with us. As soon as you can, contact the Jury Clerk at 770-278-7902 or Jury@RockdaleCountyGA.GOV as noted on your Jury Summons. Let us know what happened. If you are eligible to be excused, you may be asked to submit some paper work and then you are done. If you are eligible to serve, we may be able to simply reschedule you for a future Jury date. If you do not communicate with us, a series…

  The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has arrested the parents of an infant who died after ingesting an overdose of prescription drugs at their home. The DeKalb Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit arrested Rachelle Rattrey, 24, and Tabares Tony Wadley, 26, both of Decatur, on charges of felony second degree murder, felony second degree child cruelty, and possession of an ounce of less of marijuana. According to arrest warrants issued June 25, 2019 say that the 1-year-old male victim was found to be unresponsive when emergency services answered a 911 call to the residence on Bermuda Run Court earlier…

By Sarita Mason For On Common Ground News Customers who have recently eaten at a Gwinnett County Wendy’s are being warned to get checked for signs of Hepatitis A, after an employee tested positive for the infection. A food handler at the Wendy’s located at 165 Scenic Highway, Lawrenceville, may have been able to spread the virus to customers who ate at the restaurant between June 13-29. Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection, that can cause diarrhea, fever, loss of appetite and yellow eyes and skin. The virus can be contracted from contaminated food or…

Today, the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved CEO Michael Thurmond’s Fiscal Year 2019 midyear budget. “This rare unanimous vote proves the CEO has built common ground with the Board of Commissioners to provide the necessary services and improve the quality of life for the residents of DeKalb,” Commissioner Larry Johnson said. DeKalb County’s Fiscal Year 2019 midyear operating budget is $1.3 billion and projects an end-of-year tax fund balance, or rainy-day fund, of $110 million. This amount will cover county operations for 2.02 months. “I would like to thank the Board of Commissioners for working…

Zoning Public Hearing: Tuesday, July 23, 9 a.m. – Assembly Hall, 901 Main Street, Conyers Millage Rate Public Hearing: Tuesday, July 23, 10 a.m. – Assembly Hall, 901 Main Street, Conyers Combined Work Session and Voting Session: Tuesday, July 23, 10:30 a.m. – (or following the public hearing) Assembly Hall, 901 Main Street, Conyers Millage Rate Public Hearing: Tuesday, July 23, 6 p.m. – Assembly Hall, 901 Main Street, Conyers Millage Rate Public Hearing: Tuesday, July 30, 6:30 p.m. – Assembly Hall located at 901 Main Street, Conyers Millage Rate Called Meeting: Tuesday, Aug. 6,…

The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) has identified the victim who was fatally shot on the Fourth of July at 3508 Tiffany Drive, Conyers as Aaron Huff, 19, of Conyers. A second victim was shot during the incident and is currently hospitalized, Deputy Lee Thomas said in a statement today. Deputies responded to a call about the shooting on July 4 at 3:32 p.m. after neighbors reported hearing gunshots and people scrambling away from the house. Investigators were able to identify persons of interest and are asking the public’s help with any information regarding the shooting. The RCSO can be reached…

WorkSource DeKalb announces its Mobile Career Center schedule for July. The center will be stationed at locations throughout DeKalb County to help put DeKalb County citizens back to work. The mobile unit brings job assistance to residents of DeKalb by conveniently traveling all over the county. Residents have access to services like job search assistance, workshops, training and resume writing and interviewing tips. Businesses may also use the mobile unit for interviewing, training, pre-employment screenings or recruiting. The Mobile Career Center is also aiding residents interested in applying for the DeKalb year-round internship program.  The program provides short-term internship opportunities…

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) Board of Directors recently adopted the Authority’s fiscal year 2020 Operating and Capital Budget. The nearly $1.1 billion budget includes $523.9 million in operating funds and $579.7 million for capital programming, with a projected reserve balance of $203.5 million. MARTA’s FY 20 budget aligns with aintaining current levels bus, rail, and paratransit service, while providing for capital projects aimed at transit expansion, enhancing connectivity and spurring economic growth, officials said. “Our budget reflects MARTA’s priorities and its commitment to its customers, employees and fiscal responsibility,” said MARTA General Manager & CEO Jeffrey Parker.…