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DeKalb County Board of Education elects 2026 chair Allyson Gevertz, vice chair Awet Eyasu

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Local News January 19, 2017By On Common Ground News

ATLANTA   REI goes all out for outdoor enthusiasts   The public is invited to attend a special event hosted…

DeKalb elected officials sponsor food drive for Atlanta Community Food Bank

Local News January 19, 2017By On Common Ground News

Several DeKalb County elected officials have teamed up in an annual food drive to benefit the Atlanta Community Food Bank.…

Dawkins-Haigler honored with President’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Local News January 19, 2017By On Common Ground News

Dee Dawkins-Haigler, who formerly represented residents in parts of DeKalb and Rockdale counties in the Georgia House of Representatives, is…

Decatur teen Joshua Smith earns Eagle Scout rank

Local News January 19, 2017By On Common Ground News

Decatur resident Joshua D. Smith, 18, has earned the highest award the Boy Scouts of America offers to Scouts: the…

WorkSource Mobile Career Lab available in Conyers

Local News January 19, 2017By On Common Ground News

Do you need assistance with your job search? The WorkSource Atlanta Regional Mobile Career Lab provides information on job readiness…

Decide DeKalb welcomes Mechel McKinley as senior project manager

Local News January 19, 2017By On Common Ground News

Decide DeKalb is pleased to announce the recent addition of Mechel McKinley as senior project manager. McKinley, who formerly served…

Dart Container Corporation is hiring

Local News January 19, 2017By On Common Ground News

WorkSource DeKalb has partnered with Dart Container Corporation for a hiring event that will be held on Thursday, Jan. 26,…

American Express to host government contracting workshop for small businesses

Local News January 19, 2017By On Common Ground News

The American Express OPEN for Government Contracting: Success Series for Local Small Businesses workshop will be Tuesday, Jan. 31, 8…

Key staff members introduced at Rockdale meet and greet

Local News January 17, 2017By On Common Ground News

Rockdale Chairman Oz Nesbitt held a meet and greet to introduce his Chief of Staff Corey Hambrick and Executive Assistant…

DeKalb CEO Thurmond releases proposed budget

Local News January 17, 2017By On Common Ground News

DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond released his first proposed operating budget of $1.3 billion today for fiscal year 2017. This proposal…

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