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Interview with our nephew, Glen Gordon, about impending Hurricane Helene

Local News September 26, 2024By On Common Ground News

Today, On Common Ground News publishers spoke with their nephew, Glen Gordon, who lives in Arcadia, Florida about the impact…

DeKalb CEO Thurmond provides critical emergency contact numbers ahead of Hurricane Helene

Local News September 26, 2024By On Common Ground News

DECATUR, GA– With Hurricane Helene predicted to result in widespread downed trees, power outages, blocked roadways and localized flooding, DeKalb…

IRS to host hiring event Oct. 2-3, seeks to fill 100 vacancies @ Chamblee Service Center in Atlanta

Local News September 26, 2024By On Common Ground News

ATLANTA — The Internal Revenue Service will host a direct hiring event for customer support and administrative positions to fill more…

Rockdale County Public Schools’ SAT scores increase over 2023

Local News September 26, 2024By On Common Ground News

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA– Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) Class of 2024 graduates, unlike the state and nation, saw an increase in…

Congress extends SNAP replacement benefits following scamming breach, support for Georgia fraud victims announced

Local News September 26, 2024By On Common Ground News

ATLANTA – In a pivotal decision made Wednesday evening (Sept. 25), Congress extended Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) replacement benefits…

DeKalb County opens severe weather shelters for homeless

Local News September 26, 2024By On Common Ground News

DECATUR, GA– Due to the impending effects of Hurricane Helene, DeKalb County is opening four severe weather shelters for unhoused…

South DeKalb Neighbors to host panel discussion calling for urgent intervention amid gas station murder, assaults, blight

Local News September 26, 2024By On Common Ground News

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—Spurred by the recent series of assaults, the murder of a man at a service station and blight…

Rockdale Board of Elections votes 3-0 to disqualify Kathy Harvey as write-in candidate for probate judge

Local News September 26, 2024By On Common Ground News

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—In a unanimous decision, the Rockdale County Board of Elections voted on Wednesday, Sept. 26, during a special…

DCSD cancels classes, school activities, athletic events Sept. 26-27

Local News September 25, 2024By On Common Ground News

DEKALB COUNTY, GA— In response to projected severe weather conditions caused by Hurricane Helene, Superintendent Devon Q. Horton announced that…

DeKalb County government offices, facilities closed Thursday + Friday as Helene makes its way toward Atlanta

Local News September 25, 2024By On Common Ground News

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—As a result of the pending Hurricane Helene, DeKalb County government offices, senior centers, libraries, recreation centers, the…

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  • Veteran educator Tonya Bloodworth sworn in as newest Rockdale County Board of Education member March 14, 2026
    ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA— Tonya Bloodworth, a longtime distinguished educator and community leader, was sworn into office as the newest member of the Rockdale County Board of Education at the board’s work session. Bloodworth’s aunt, Mary McCrimmon, and her cousin, Jeffery Dinkins, stood beside her during the swearing-in ceremony administered by Rockdale Superior Court Judge Nancy N. Bills.  […]
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