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Georgia legislators to host town halls in DeKalb, Gwinnett and Rockdale counties, what you need to know

Local News April 16, 2025By On Common Ground News

ATLANTA—Georgia legislators representing DeKalb, Gwinnett, and Rockdale counties are inviting residents to a series of town hall meetings this month…

Following nationwide Target boycott, Jamal Bryant launches Bullseye Black Market featuring 100 black-owned businesses

Local News April 16, 2025By On Common Ground News

STONECREST, GA — After nearly 200,000 people nationwide pledged to boycott Target stores due to the rollback of the company’s diversity, equity,…

Rockdale BOC Chair JaNice Van Ness to deliver inaugural State of the County Address April 23

Local News April 16, 2025By On Common Ground News

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA– Rockdale Board of Commissioners Chair JaNice Van Ness will deliver her inaugural State of the County address…

Congressman Hank Johnson, joins fired Georgia CDC workers at rally in Atlanta to show support

Local News April 15, 2025By On Common Ground News

ATLANTA– Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) joined Georgia U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock today, April 15, to show support for the Centers for…

Atlanta man sentenced to 20 years after pleading guilty to robbing, assaulting 93-year-old veteran

Local News April 15, 2025By On Common Ground News

DEKALB COUNTY, GA–DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston today announced a conviction by guilty plea in the July 2022 case…

DeKalb County School District salutes Class of 2025 valedictorians + salutatorians

Local News April 15, 2025By On Common Ground News

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) today (April 15) announced the Class of 2025 valedictorians and salutatorians.  DeKalb…

DeKalb County seeking 350 summer interns: Registration ends April 20

Local News April 15, 2025By On Common Ground News

DECATUR, GA—Registration is underway now and will end on April 20 for the 2025 DeKalb Summer Youth Employment Program (DSYEP). DeKalb…

GA Rep. Viola Davis, state law makers to provide legislative updates in Stone Mountain April 19

Local News April 15, 2025By On Common Ground News

DEKALB COUNTY, GA – State Representative Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), along with other state legislators, will hold a meeting to…

Rep. Dar’shun Kendrick, DeKalb House Delegation to hold Town Hall in Decatur April 30

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DECATUR, GA – State Rep. Dar’shun Kendrick (D – Lithonia), joined by members of the DeKalb County House Delegation, will…

Rockdale Soil & Water Conservation District to host ice cream social featuring Wildlife Federation Director

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ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA–Register now to attend the Rockdale Soil & Water Conservation District’s Ice cream & Cookie Social with guest…

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    DECATUR,GA— DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson announced the appointment of Melvin K. Carter as Chief of DeKalb County Fire Rescue, elevating a 26-year department veteran and lifelong DeKalb County resident to lead one of the County’s most critical public safety agencies. Carter brings more than two decades of fire service experience and a comprehensive background in fire […]
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