Blog - On Common Ground News

On Common Ground NewsApril 20, 2021

By Mark Brock DCSD Athletics Specialist Sitting in ninth place with just 12 points coming out of the field events, the Stephenson Jaguars roared to 76 points on the track winning six events to pass Decatur for an 88-79 lead to take the 2021 DCSD Boys’ Track and Field Championships title over the weekend. […]

On Common Ground NewsApril 20, 2021

LAWRENCEVILLE— The Gwinnett District Attorney’s Office is commemorating the 40th anniversary of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week this week, April 18 to 24. This year’s theme is Support Victims. Build Trust. Engage Communities. “We kicked off our events by mailing a written message from District Attorney Patsy Austin-Gatson along with a bookmark detailing community resources […]

On Common Ground NewsApril 20, 2021

Roots Down will install edible, native landscapes at five libraries DeKalb County District 5 Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson is launching edible landscapes at five libraries in her district as part of a wider Fruitful Communities initiative led by Roots Down. Residents are invited to attend the groundbreaking ceremony at the […]

On Common Ground NewsApril 20, 2021

Site will feature a farmers’ market, array of outdoor activities LITHONIA—DeKalb County officials on Monday, April 19, joined Super District 7 Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson for the groundbreaking of the $1.4 million Education, Market, Botanicals, Agriculture and Recreational Center (E.M.B.A.R.C.) Youth Farm. The farm will be developed on the 50-acre site of the former […]

On Common Ground NewsApril 20, 2021

DECATUR,GA – The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs has installed five new Chronolog photo stations in honor of Citizen Science Month. The Chronolog stations are located in Mason Mill Park and Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve. During April, volunteers from all over the world become involved in research by participating in local […]

On Common Ground NewsApril 20, 2021

CONYERS, GA–Rockdale County Chairman Oz Nesbitt, Sr. is encouraging members of the community to join in a county-wide cleanup on Saturday, May 1. Check-in for the event will be held at 8 a.m. at the county government annex located at 1400 Parker Road. The Chairman’s Countywide Cleanup will include Rockdale County officials, department directors and staff, […]

On Common Ground NewsApril 20, 2021

Notice is given that the Rockdale Board of Elections will hold a regular meeting on Friday, April 23, 2021 at 4pm, per the details below and agenda attached. Meeting is scheduled as follows: WHAT: Regular Board of Elections Meeting WHEN: Friday, April 23, 2021 TIME: 4:00pm WHERE: In-Person: Rockdale Board […]

On Common Ground NewsApril 20, 2021

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– DeKalb County Board of Health officials are hosting a farewell celebration on Friday, April 23, for Dr. Sandra Elizabeth Ford, District Health Director and CEO of the DeKalb County Board of Health. Ford has accepted a job with the Biden Administration that will begin on May 10. Ford, who has served for more […]

On Common Ground NewsApril 20, 2021

Iffat Walker, Founder & Executive Director of CAN CONYERS, GA – Community Action NOW! (CAN) is partnering with D.O.P.E. Healing Inc., Personified Lab Services, RxMTM Consultants and Philadelphia Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM Georgia) to launch “ROCKTHESPREADROCKDALE,” a free COVID-19 vaccination, testing and vaccination education initiative. CAN has joined forces with other local Rockdale organizations and churches […]

On Common Ground NewsApril 19, 2021

ROCKDALE COUNTY– Rockdale County has joined more than a dozen cities and counties in the metro Atlanta area including DeKalb, Gwinnett, Hall and Henry counties, and the cities of Decatur and Conyers, to name a few, that include the stormwater utility fee on the property tax bill. The decision comes as a collaborative effort […]

Older Posts

Blog - On Common Ground News - 24/7 local news

Stephenson High takes lead to win DCSD Boys’ Track and Field Championship

Gwinnett District Attorney’s Office honors National Crime Victims Rights Week

Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson launches “Fruitful Communities” initiatives at District 5 libraries

DeKalb County officials hold groundbreaking for youth farm

DeKalb Parks installs new photo stations for naturalists to help document Mother Nature’s changing landscapes

Rockdale County to host county-wide cleanup May 1 Volunteers urged to pre-register for event

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING – PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTEND

DeKalb District Health Director Sandra Ford accepts job with the White House

CAN, community partners to offer free COVID-19 vaccinations and testing for Rockdale residents April 24, 25

Rockdale County Stormwater fee to be placed on annual property tax bill

Stephenson High takes lead to win DCSD Boys’ Track and Field Championship

Gwinnett District Attorney’s Office honors National Crime Victims Rights Week

Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson launches “Fruitful Communities” initiatives at District 5 libraries

Stephenson High takes lead to win DCSD Boys’ Track and Field Championship

Gwinnett District Attorney’s Office honors National Crime Victims Rights Week

Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson launches “Fruitful Communities” initiatives at District 5 libraries