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DeKalb County schedules demolition of blighted properties

Local News October 14, 2024By On Common Ground News

DEKALB COUNTY, GA–DeKalb County government will continue its fight against blight with the demotion of two residential properties this week.  …

Infinite Scholars Program presents 9th Annual Free College Scholarship Fair for high school seniors

Local News October 14, 2024By On Common Ground News

STONECREST, GA – High school seniors from across the United States are invited to seize a golden opportunity at the…

Gwinnett County to host Conversations with Your Neighbors in Uniform Oct. 17

Local News October 14, 2024By On Common Ground News

SNELLVILLE, GA– The Gwinnett County Police Citizens Advisory Board and the Gwinnett County Police Department are inviting members of the…

Update: Candlelight vigil to remember Rockdale environmental official Kenny Johnson, State Rep. Rhonda Taylor gives update on BioLab hearing

Local News October 12, 2024By On Common Ground News

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—Community members are holding a candlelight vigil in memory of Kenny A. Johnson, Rockdale County Soil and Water…

Georgia receives waiver approval for mass replacement of SNAP benefits

Local News October 12, 2024By On Common Ground News

ATLANTA – The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service has approved a waiver to allow for mass replacement of…

IRS reminder: Extension deadline to file 2023 taxes is Tuesday, Oct. 15

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Disaster-area taxpayers, military members+ families may have more time to file  WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers…

Rockdale County Public Schools to activate mobile meal routes during Virtual Learning Days Oct. 14-18

Local News October 11, 2024By On Common Ground News

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA- -Due to the cleanup at BioLab and its environmental impact, Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) will continue…

Georgia SNAP recipients approved to buy ‘hot foods’ in wake of Hurricane Helene

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ATLANTA, GA– In areas hardest hit by Hurricane Helene, Georgians who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits can now temporarily…

U.S. Postal Service schedules power outage at Atlanta Processing Center for maintenance Oct. 12

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ATLANTA—The U.S. Postal Service’s Atlanta Local Processing Center, located at 3900 Crown Road SW, will have a scheduled power outage…

Georgia Rep. Sharon Henderson to host press conference on BioLab chemical fire

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ATLANTA – State Rep. Sharon Henderson (D-Covington) will hold a press conference to discuss the BioLab Chemical fire on Wednesday, Oct.…

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    DEKALB COUNTY, GA—The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners has elected new leadership for 2026.  District 4 Commissioner Chakira Johnson was elected on Jan. 13 at the board’s first meeting of the year as Presiding Officer and Super District 7 Commissioner LaDena Bolton as Deputy Presiding Officer.  About Presiding Officer Chakira Johnson Commissioner Chakira Johnson represents DeKalb […]
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