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Conyers Mayor Connie Alsobrook marks first 100 days in office

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Activists blast officials for silence in police beating of homeless woman

Local News July 18, 2017By On Common Ground News

Civil rights activists condemned DeKalb County’s elected officials for their silence in the case involving the DeKalb police officer who…

Mother arrested in hot car death of 13-month-old

Local News July 18, 2017By On Common Ground News

DiJanelle Fowler, mother of 13-month-old Skylar Fowler, has been arrested in connection with the death of her child. On…

Phase I of Brannon Hill cleanup complete

Local News July 18, 2017By On Common Ground News

DeKalb County removed 1,199 tons of debris from demolished buildings at Brannon Hill Condominium in Clarkston on July 13…

Community activists boycott Chevron where DeKalb police beat homeless woman

Local News July 17, 2017By On Common Ground News

Public pressure is mounting for swift action against the DeKalb County police officer who beat a homeless woman with his…

Stonecrest City Council defers judge appointments

Local News July 17, 2017By On Common Ground News

The Stonecrest City Council deferred a decision today on Mayor Jason Lary’s recommended appointment of the city’s first municipal judge,…

DeKalb Board of Health to offer Saturday clinic for back to school health screenings

Education July 17, 2017By On Common Ground News

Parents, did you put off your Back to School homework all summer? To help your child make the grade for…

Video of DeKalb police officer beating woman prompts GBI probe

Local News July 14, 2017By On Common Ground News

The DeKalb County police officer who was captured on video beating a 38-year-old woman during arrest inside a convenience…

Cleanup moves forward at Brannon Hill condo eyesore

Local News July 14, 2017By On Common Ground News

Demolition crews began tearing down 28 of approximately 108 vacated units at the Brannon Hill condominium complex at 1000 Old…

Wednesday WindDown Moves East

Local News July 14, 2017By On Common Ground News

The Lithonia Amphitheater was filled with hundreds of party goers who attended the WindDown Wednesday “Party in the Park,” which…

Rockdale’s Constitutional Corner: What can you do to make your emissions test a smooth process?

Local News July 14, 2017By On Common Ground News

Written by Rockdale Tax Commissioner Tisa Smart Washington While most car owners in Rockdale make sure their insurance is current when…

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    CONYERS, GA—Since being sworn in on Jan. 7, Mayor Connie Alsobrook has maintained a demanding and hands-on schedule centered around community engagement, citizen accessibility, economic development, youth involvement, and regional collaboration. While many citizens often see the ceremonial side of the office—ribbon cuttings, proclamations, festivals, and public appearances, Mayor Alsobrook says her first 100 days […]
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