Author: On Common Ground News

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA–Clarine Adujar-White fought back tears as she made a passionate plea to the public  today to help her and authorities  locate her 29-year-old daughter, Imani Roberson, who vanished on July 16. Roberson’s car was found in Atlanta completely burned, investigators said.  Adujar-White spoke briefly at the Aug. 2  press conference,  which was held by Rockdale County Sheriff Eric J. Levett. The sheriff  gave a timeline leading up to Roberson’s disappearance but declined to answer reporters questions for more details to protect the investigation. Sheriff Levett vowed to find the young mother. Roberson has four children, including a 1-month-old…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– Gwinnett County will extend the Summer Meals Program to include free grab-and-go meals on Friday nights, from Aug. 4 until Sept. 1. The meals are for families with children ages 18 and younger or adults 19 and older with a physical or mental impairment. “So far this summer, more than 200,000 meals have been given to Gwinnett families,” said Parks and Recreation Director Chris Minor. “There is a strong need in the community and I’m grateful the Summer Meals Program is able to help fill that void and serve those in need.” Meals can be picked up…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA – This month, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) is holding a four-part grants workshop series to help teach constituents, non-profits, and government stakeholders how to write, apply for, and learn about the federal grants and Community Project Funding process. Aug. 14 at 1 p.m.: Grant Writing 101: How to Write a Grant Proposal Aug.15 at 1 p.m.: Tips for Submitting a Successful Application Aug. 16 at 1 p.m.: Sharing Grant Opportunities Aug. 17 at 1 p.m.: Understanding the Community Project Funding Process Participants can register, by clicking HERE. Registration allows participants to attend any or all of the workshops.…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—DeKalb County government is partnering with local faith leaders to distribute 5,000 bookbags filled with school supplies, along with 5,000 boxes of fresh produce, chicken and lunch box snacks on Saturday, Aug. 5. DeKalb County and its partners will distribute: 5,000 clear bookbags filled with a pack of 12 pencils, a pack of 12 pens, a ruler, a pack of 24 crayons, a composition notebook, a three-subject notebook, notebook filler paper, a pack of three erasers, a flash drive and a calculator. 5,000 boxes of Georgia-grown fruits and vegetables, eggs, and chicken hindquarters. Lunch box snacks of cereal,…

DECATUR, GA– On Saturday, Aug. 5, District 5 Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson will sponsor an End-of-Summer Health, Wellness, and Back-to-School Community event for DeKalb County families. There also will be resources for for those seeking employment opportunities and other services. The event is free, open to the public and will be hosted by Sasha the Diva. The event will take place at Redan Recreation Center,1839 Phillips Road, Lithonia, GA from 10 a.m.to 3 p.m. The event will offer attendees an opportunity to join a yoga or line dancing class at 10 a.m. Participants are encouraged to bring mats, towels, or blankets…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA– NACo  has appointed Commissioner Sherri L. Washington as vice chair for the Rockdale sector of the  International Economic Development Task Force. The task force serves as a resource for sharing crucial information, innovative ideas, and essential resources. Its primary objective is to provide comprehensive guidance to NACo programming, which is closely related to county-level involvement in various international economic development activities. The task force is committed to facilitating effective collaboration and promoting sustainable growth while ensuring that county-level interests are well-represented. “I am proud of my appointment as a Vice Chair to the International Economic Development Task Force. International…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA– The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners is hosting the Reimagine Rockdale Strategic Planning Kickoff Event focused on visioning Rockdale County for the future. The event will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 5– 8 p.m., at C.E. Steele Community Center, 1040 Oakland Ave. SE, Conyers. The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners is inviting all residents to participate in an innovative event that will shape the future landscape of the county. The event aims to gather insights and ideas from Rockdale’s diverse community. County officials say the collaboration will guide decision-making, prioritize initiatives, and set realistic goals for…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA— DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced a conviction by jury trial in the murder case against an Atlanta man accused of shooting a man who he suspected of breaking into his car. Jurors returned guilty verdicts July 28 against Josiah Gilbert, 31, on charges of Voluntary Manslaughter, Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Felony. On June 23, 2017, officers from the Atlanta Police Department responded to call about a person shot at an apartment on Candler Road. According to the investigation, Gilbert told police he had heard someone breaking…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit, with the U.S. Marshals Service, arrested a suspect today( Aug. 1) in connection with the murder of a Florida man in January. Decatur resident Kamren Dakel Pearce, 21, was taken into custody without incident at a residence on Cedar Lake Drive in Conley, Georgia. An arrest warrant charges Pearce with Felony Malice Murder in the shooting death of 30 year-old Fort Walton Beach, Florida resident Franklin Edwards. According to the warrant, the incident took place on Jan. 26, 2023 on Creste Drive in Decatur, Georgia, where the victim was found…