Author: On Common Ground News

The Rockdale County UGA Extension Office, in conjunction with the Rockdale County Board of Commissioners and Rockdale County Public Schools, is hosting the Teen B.E.A.M.S. event on March 12, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Rockdale Career Academy, 1064 Culpepper Drive S.W., Conyers. The mini conference for 6ththrough 12thgraders focuses on mental health awareness, resilience, coping strategies, and self-care. The evening will consist of a free dinner, interactive breakout sessions, door prizes, and a keynote speaker discussing their story of hope, healing, and overcoming adversity. There will be mental health…

Stonecrest City Councilman will host his CommUNITY Awareness meeting on Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the AEI StartUp Factory, 7310 Stonecrest Concourse. Breakfast will be served at 9:30 a.m. This month’s topics include new information on the city’s purchases of the Sears and Sam’s Club buildings, assault on the city’s charter, the city’s finances, possible mileage rate cap increase and more. The event is free and open to the public and held on the first Saturday of every month.

The DeKalb County Sanitation Division will host a household hazardous waste recycling event Saturday, March 21, 8 a.m. – noon, at the Sanitation Division’s Central Transfer Station, 3720 Leroy Scott Drive, Decatur. DeKalb residents will have an opportunity to properly dispose of dangerous household items that are no longer in use. Hazardous materials such as aerosols, batteries, adhesives, flammables, lawn care products, fluorescent light bulbs, photo chemicals, paint, paint-related products and artist supplies will be accepted. Paint will be limited to 10 gallons per vehicle. Agricultural waste, ammunition, radioactive materials, pharmaceuticals,…

Join the Conyers Rockdale Council for the Arts (CRCA) and Black Heritage of Rockdale County for a Rockdale Black Heritage symposium on Saturday, March 14, 2 to 4 p.m., at the J.P. Carr Community Center, 981 Taylor St., Conyers. The program, entitled “Embracing the History Around Us: Housing in JP Carr Community,”will share Rockdale County’s black history highlighting the housing in the J.P. Carr community. The second induction ceremony for the Black Heritage Hall of Fame also will be conducted. The community is invited to bring their stories, memories, pictures and any other items relevant…

Live on Commercial Street is hosting a Saint Patrick’s Day street party on Saturday, March 14, 2 to 11 p.m., on Commercial Street in Olde Town Conyers. The Celtic Tavern, Sweet Treat Depot and Tin Plate Conyers invite you to come out for this year’s annual Saint Practice Day Party the Saturday before Saint Patrick’s Day. Commercial Street will be closed for guests to dine and drink and enjoy live music and other outdoor activities.

Have you lost a loved one? How are you handling your grief? Those who are seeking grief support are invited to attend the “Grief Share” support group at Voices of Faith Ministries, 2500 Rockbridge Road S.W., Stone Mountain. You will learn how to walk the journey of grief to find healing and hope and be supported along the way. The 13-week session begins on March 24. Sessions are available at 1 p.m. or 7 p.m. To register, visit voicesfaith.org. Participants also can call 770-498-5850 x326 or email mercy@voicesfaith.org.

Stonecrest City Councilman Jimmy Clanton will host his CommUNITY Awareness meeting on Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the AEI StartUp Factory, 7310 Stonecrest Concourse. Breakfast will be served at 9:30 a.m. This month’s topics include new information on the city’s purchases of the Sears and Sam’s Club buildings, assault on the city’s charter,  the city’s finances, possible mileage rate cap increases and more. The event is free and open to the public and held on the first Saturday of every month.

ATLANTA—The executives of a hospice known as STG Healthcare of Atlanta have agreed to pay $1.75 million in a Medicaid/Medicare fraud settlement, Georgia Attorney General Chris Car announced today. CEO Paschal “Pat” Gilley and CFO Matthew Gilley are accused of submitting false claims to Medicare and the Georgia Medicaid program, for patients who were not terminally ill and therefore ineligible for hospice care. Two whistler blowers alerted officials about the false billings, spanning from 2013 to 2017. The Medicaid portion of the settlement is approximately $607,682 of the $1.75 million, officials said.…