Author: On Common Ground News
The Chi Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc® hosted a mentoring ice cream social on Saturday, June 24, for female youths of Elks Aidmore in Rockdale County. Members of the chapter’s “Uplifting Our Community Committee” engaged the residents, who have aged out of the foster care system, in meaningful conversations to inspire and help help them to build self-confidence. Members of the Class of 2023 were recognized and celebrated while enjoying their favorite ice cream. The purpose of each mentoring session is to drive home the message that a person’s current circumstance. Photos provided by June Hawkins-Jones,…
STONECREST, GA—The City of Stonecrest is launching a vibrant component to the newly-completed Salem Park. Visit Salem Park Pavilion on July 8, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., for “Art in the Park “ 5290 Salem Road, Stonecrest. The event is open to families and their children ages 3-12. Each child will receive an artist’s kit and have the opportunity to create beautiful art to be displayed throughout Stonecrest’s parks and recreation centers. Free t-shirts also will be given away. Parents must remain at the park during the event. Registration opens June 30th. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
DEKALB COUNTY, GA—A crowd of music lovers turned out for the” Thriving Thursday” finale concert on June 29, 2023. The free concert series, hosted by DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson, featured actor/musician Malcolm Jamal Warner for the finale. The audience sang and danced during the event, which was held at the Rainbow Park Amphitheater in South DeKalb County.
DEKALB COUNTY, GA—A DeKalb County woman is facing felony murder charges in the death of her 7-year-old daughter, Alivia Hobbs-Jordan. DeKalb County Police have charged Alondra Hobbs with felony Murder and Cruelty in the second degree on Thursday, June 2, in connection with the child’s death. The child’s decaying body was found on Sunday, June 25, at the Hidden Valley Apartments, located at 2815 Misty Water Drive, off of Candler Road, Decatur. According to 11Alive, a man who made the discovery and asked for anonymity, said he noticed the front door of an apartment was “wide open.” The man told…
ATLANTA– Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet, issued the following statement as the Supreme Court leaves on its summer recess: “Last year, on the last day before justices scurried out of town — perhaps to embark upon unreported luxury vacations paid for by wealthy patrons — SCOTUS issued its long-awaited and fateful decision ripping away reproductive freedom from millions of Americans. The Dobbs decision was a dramatic and unmistakable turn to the extreme right, and this current term has seen this Court’s continuation of its crusade to reverse…
Looking for ways to celebrate the Fourth of July in metro Atlanta? Grab your lawn chairs and blankets, sunscreen and repellant and check out On Common Ground News’ curated list of family-friendly events offering free admission, festivities and fireworks. Enjoy your weekend! Friday, June 30 City of Lawrenceville’s Prelude to the Fourth Lawrenceville’s Prelude to the Fourth Festivities and fireworks will be held 5:30 to 10 p.m. on the Lawrenceville Lawn. Enjoy live music from the 1980s and 1990s, inflatables, face painting, aerialist, axe throwing and more. Bring your own picnic or purchase food from vendors onsite. Bring a canned…
ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA– Rockdale County Board of Commissioners Chairman Oz Nesbitt will host the inaugural “Chillin’ with the Chairman” event on July 9, 3 p.m.,1240 Dogwood Dr. S.W. Conyers, GA. The chairman is hosting the event to give away free box fans to needy seniors while supplies last. The event is being held to assist vulnerable populations including seniors to cope with temperatures that have soared into the high 90s in the last several days. Seniors will be able to pick up the fans from designated drive-up areas. Recipients must remain in their vehicle during the pickup. “Keeping cool and…
ATLANTA — This Fourth of July marks the 247th Independence Day celebration since the ratification of the U.S. Constitution in 1776. While American society has changed drastically over the centuries, Independence Day is an excellent opportunity for individuals and businesses to reflect on their history and celebrate the future. However, as is typical during every holiday, it is crucial to remain aware of scammers looking to use Independence Day festivities to con people out of their money. Independence Day scams typically take form in one of the following ways: Travel and rental scams. Some families take the Fourth of July…
DECATUR, GA– The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit, with assistance from the U.S. Marshal’s Office, has arrested a suspect in the murder of a man in Stone Mountain, Georgia last year. The Sheriff’s Office arrested 19 year-old Atlanta resident Jamarcus Jones on June 27, 2023 at a Stonecrest, Georgia residence where the female occupant, allegedly an acquaintance, was living illegally and was being evicted. Jones was taken into custody on warrants charging him with the Dec. 26, 2022 shooting death of Joshua Reed on Russwood Avenue in Stone Mountain. No probable cause was given. Jones was transported to the…