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DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson issues statement in support of Keisha Lance Bottoms for Georgia Governor, urges voters to unite

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Rockdale’s “Race Against Violence” event draws record number of participants

Local News December 16, 2016By On Common Ground News

The 7th Annual Race Against Violence (RAV) demonstrated why is it becoming a premier race in Rockdale County, drawing a…

DeKalb extends moratorium on certain Special Land Use Permits

Local News December 16, 2016By On Common Ground News

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners voted to extend a yearlong moratorium on certain special land use permits (SLUPs) to…

Rockdale bids Chairman Richard Oden farewell

Local News December 15, 2016By On Common Ground News

In a special ceremony held Tuesday, Dec. 13, Rockdale Chairman Richard Oden was honored during the Board of Commissioners’ work…

Adams wins DeKalb’s District 7 runoff, ready to go to work

Local News December 9, 2016By On Common Ground News

Gregory Adams says he plans to attend his first meeting as DeKalb County’s newly-elected Super District 7 commissioner on Dec.…

State Rep. Dawkins-Haigler poised for global role with U.S. launch of OWL

Local News December 9, 2016By On Common Ground News

State Rep. Dee Dawkins-Haigler is poised to do more to expand her role in spreading global networking and fostering economic…

Public invited to installation ceremony for Rockdale officials

Local News December 9, 2016By On Common Ground News

Rockdale County invites the public to the installation ceremony of 11 of its new and re-elected public officials on Thursday,…

Three new volunteers join Rockdale CASA

Local News December 9, 2016By On Common Ground News

Rockdale County Juvenile Court Judge Maureen E. Wood performed a swearing-in ceremony on Dec. 7 for three new volunteers who…

Gwinnett residents warned about jury duty scam

Local News December 9, 2016By On Common Ground News

Abby Carter manages juries for Gwinnett County courts, so she knows that the phone calls some local residents have been…

Coming Up: Free + Fun Events in the Metro

Local News December 9, 2016By On Common Ground News

ATLANTA Children’s Museum of Atlanta offers free entry for kids Families are invited to attend the Children’s Museum of…

DeKalb NAACP sets MLK Parade, Jubilee Day

Local News December 9, 2016By On Common Ground News

The DeKalb NAACP is seeking participants for its upcoming MLK Parade. Groups or individuals who would like to participate in…

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    ATLANTA—DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson is saluting former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms for winning the Democratic Primary nomination for Georgia governor. Bottoms won in a crowded field of seven challengers on Tuesday, May 19.  Cochran-Johnson says Georgia voters have spoken, and she is urging voters to join her in giving Bottoms full support as […]
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