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Interim Morehouse College President William Taggart dies

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Interim Morehouse College President William “Bill” Taggart has died of an aneurysm, officials announced. Taggart, who was 55, passed away…

CEO Thurmond highlights plan to end deficit spending

Local News June 8, 2017By On Common Ground News

DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond presented his vision to commissioners on June 6 for ending deficit spending and building the…

Suspect in foster sister’s shooting surrenders to DeKalb Sheriff’s Office

Local News June 8, 2017By On Common Ground News

A Stone Mountain teen accused of assaulting his foster sister surrendered to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office without incident and…

Conyers cracks down on illegal dumping

Local News June 8, 2017By On Common Ground News

Nearly 20 individuals have been cited by the city of Conyers Police Marshal and are facing municipal hearings on July…

Volunteers renovate Little Creek Horse Farm

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Volunteers from The Home Depot and Park Pride teamed up recently with the DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and…

Fees for commercial drivers to increase on July 1

Local News June 8, 2017By On Common Ground News

Effective July 1, Georgia Commercial Driver’s License will be changing as follows: For renewal of an 8-year term CDL,…

Rockdale NAACP honors four students with $1,000 scholarships

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The RockdaleNAACP awarded four Rockdale high school students $1,000 scholarships at its annual Freedom Fund Scholarship Banquet on Monday,…

MARTA’S Rhonda Briggins appointed to transit commission

Local News June 8, 2017By On Common Ground News

ATLANTA—House Speaker David Ralston has named Rhonda Briggins, MARTA’s senior director of external affairs, to the House Commission on Transit…

Rockdale BOC honors National EMS for 40 years of service

Local News June 8, 2017By On Common Ground News

Rockdale County officials recently saluted National EMS for providing emergency care to the North Georgia region for more than…

Tech education builds character and workforce

Op/Ed June 8, 2017By On Common Ground News

I want to speak with you briefly about the hand, the head, and the heart. Your instructors have made sure…

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