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Homeless surveys in metro Atlanta set

Local News January 20, 2017By On Common Ground News

Volunteers will hit the streets to count the homeless living under bridges, on the streets, in shelters and in other…

DeKalb CEO Thurmond proposes $1.3 billion budget

Local News January 20, 2017By On Common Ground News

DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond released his first proposed operating budget of $1.3 billion for fiscal year 2017, promising to…

DeKalb Development Authority touts $440 million in capital investments in 2016

Local News January 20, 2017By On Common Ground News

Decide DeKalb Development Authority continues to help businesses thrive in DeKalb County. In 2016, the Authority attracted and retained approximately…

Congressman Hank Johnson honors Rockdale Magnet students

Local News January 20, 2017By On Common Ground News

Congressman Hank Johnson honored four students at Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology as the winners of…

“Wills and Beneficiary Workshop” set at Ben Hill UMC

Coming Up January 20, 2017By On Common Ground News

Ben Hill United Methodist Church, 2099 Fairburn Road, Atlanta, will host the “Wills and Beneficiary Workshop” on Saturday, Jan. 28,…

Interfaith community to celebrate faiths

Coming Up January 20, 2017By On Common Ground News

The Annual World Religion Day celebration is set for Saturday, Feb. 18, 2 p.m., at the Dunwoody Public Library, 5339…

Peacebuilders camp seeks summer counselors

Coming Up January 20, 2017By On Common Ground News

Peacebuilders Camp at Koinonia Farm is seeking counselors for its summer camp. Peacebuilders is a unique overnight summer camp in…

Author Spotlight: Get In The Door with local author Jerry T. Myers

Local News January 19, 2017By On Common Ground News

“Get In the Door: 7 Keys to Maximizing Your Career Search” focuses on career search strategies that guide today’s job…

Volunteers needed for DeKalb homeless count

Local News January 19, 2017By On Common Ground News

DeKalb County Community Development Department is seeking 100 volunteers to sign up for a street count and survey of the…

COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS WITH DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT, DR. R. STEPHEN GREEN

Local News January 19, 2017By On Common Ground News

WHO: Dr. R. Stephen Green Superintendent, DeKalb County School District WHAT: On the Scene with Dr. Green: Community conversations with…

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