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MARTA Board of Directors to meet Aug. 8

Local News August 6, 2024By On Common Ground News

ATLANTA – The August meeting of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) Board of Directors will be held in person at…

DeKalb County Parks to host virtual trail greenway master plan Open House Aug. 15

Local News August 6, 2024By On Common Ground News

DECATUR, GA– The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold a virtual open house meeting to discuss…

MARTA ARTBOUND seeks artists for Kensington Station crosswalk mural

Local News August 5, 2024By On Common Ground News

ATLANTA – The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) public art program, Artbound, announces a call for artist qualifications to…

DeKalb County’s Redan Alum Taj Bradley named American League Pitcher of the Month for Tampa Bay Rays

Local News August 5, 2024By On Common Ground News

By Mark Brock Former Redan Raider pitcher Taj Bradley wrapped up an excellent month of July for the Tampa Bay…

Georgia’s Peach Pass urges Express Lane, toll commuters to beware of text scam, do not click the link

Local News August 2, 2024By On Common Ground News

ATLANTA – Peach Pass is issuing a critical alert to all Peach Pass customers regarding text messaging scams targeting Express…

Stone Mountain landscaper Kevin Matchen receives life for murder of girlfriend

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GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – A Stone Mountain man will serve a life prison sentence for fatally shooting his girlfriend and business…

NCNW Gwinnett to host 2nd Annual Black Family Reunion

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LAWRENCEVILLE, GA– The Gwinnett Section of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW Gwinnett) will host the 2nd Annual Black…

Transforming Faith Church, Justis Connection to present “The Wills and Wealth Workshop”

Local News August 2, 2024By On Common Ground News

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—Transforming Faith Church ,in partnership with Justis Connection, will present “The Wills and Wealth Workshop” on Tuesday, Aug.…

Pam Cooper promoted to City of Conyers Deputy Director of Planning and Inspection Services

Local News August 2, 2024By On Common Ground News

CONYERS, GA—Pam Cooper has been promoted deputy director of the city’s Department of Planning and Inspection Services. Conyers City Manager Kameron…

Gwinnett County to host Annual Supplier Networking Event Aug. 14

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GWINNETT COUNTY, GA—The Gwinnett Purchasing Division will host its annual Supplier Networking Event on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 8:30 to 11 a.m., at…

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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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