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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

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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

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

DeKalb Public Health modifies health center services due to Hurricane Helene

Local News September 25, 2024By On Common Ground News

DECATUR, GA—Due to the forecasted impacts from Hurricane Helene in metro Atlanta, all DeKalb Public Health regional health centers and services will be closed on Thursday, Sept.…

GA Attorney General Chris Carr warns of scams in anticipation of Hurricane Helene

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ATLANTA– Attorney General Chris Carr is warning Georgians to be on the lookout for possible storm-related scams in anticipation of…

Georgia Insurance Commissioner King urges residents to gather documents, photograph valuables, beware of scammers ahead of Helene

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ATLANTA – As Hurricane Helene approaches Georgia, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King is urging residents to take several precautions…

Rockdale County government offices, courthouse, public schools announce closures ahead of Helene

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ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—Rockdale officials have announced closures due to severe weather forecast due to Hurricane Helene.  The National Weather Service has predicted…

GEMA holds press conference on Helene, GA Gov. Kemp declares State of Emergency

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Tropical Storm Helene The Georgia Emergency Management & Homeland Security Agency urged Georgia residents to prepare for Tropical Storm Helene…

Georgia Power monitoring, prepared to respond tostatewide severe weather this week

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ATLANTA – Georgia Power is monitoring the development of an expected tropical system currently developing in the Gulf of Mexico and preparing…

Georgia DOT seeks public Input on amended statewide Transportation Improvement Program

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ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Transportation proposes to amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 portion of the FY 2024 – 2027 Statewide…

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