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A DeKalb County Police officer has been charged with theft by taking, tampering with evidence and violation of oath of office. Officer Ajamia Guyton resigned immediately during the investigation that led to the charges, the Police Department said today. “It’s very upsetting to me when an officer crosses that line, but what I do take great pride in is that our own officers recognized the wrongdoing, initiated the investigation and made the arrest of someone undeserving to wear the badge,” Chief James Conroy said. The charges resulted from a call of forced entry to an apartment at…

On Common Ground News extends its deepest and heartfelt  condolences to DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson, who lost his mother, Diana Johnson, on Sunday, March 5.  The commissioner’s mother passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 66. Commissioner Johnson, who is an only child, said tonight that he and his wife, Dr. Tanisha Johnson, were finalizing plans for the funeral, which will be held on March 25, 3 p.m., at Bethel Freewill Baptist Church in Decatur.

The Orchids, a group of service-minded women in Rockdale and Newton counties, have pitched in to provide assistance to the families in Albany who were impacted by the deadly storms. Today, the group sent items it purchased on a truck carrying water, non–perishables, clothing and other items to help families in the Southwest Georgia city.   Debbie R. Hillman, who chaired the Orchids’ effort, recruited Rockdale Commissioner Sherri Washington, who also is a member of The Orchids to help her shop for the sanitary products and items for the elderly. Hillman said when the Orchids heard about the needs…

Citizens, business leaders and other community stakeholders are invited to hear the outlook for 2017 during DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond’s State of the County Address. The address will be delivered during a luncheon on Thursday, March 30, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Thalia N. Carlos Hellenic Community Center, 2500 Clairmont Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30329. “I am eager to recap my first 90 days in office with the community and share the upcoming initiatives for the remainder of the year,” CEO Thurmond said. “This is truly an exciting time for the county.” The business luncheon…

The DeKalb Board of Commissioners (BOC) unanimously agreed to request a Charter Review Commission to examine the delivery of local government services. The request was sent to the DeKalb Delegation to General Assembly. If approved by the Delegation, the Charter Review Commission will study the form of government in DeKalb and recommend improvements. “It’s been more than 30 years since a comprehensive examination of our form of government has been conducted,” said Commissioner Kathie Gannon, presiding officer for the BOC. “Since 2008, four new cities have been created in DeKalb. Now is a good time to take a fresh…