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DeKalb County Commissioner Patrick to host inaugural 5K Fur Run, Labor Day Live! Sept. 1

Local News August 29, 2024By On Common Ground News

DECATUR, GA– DeKalb County District 1 Commissioner Robert Patrick is hosting two Labor Day weekend events to bring the community…

DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections to meet Sept. 12

Local News August 29, 2024By On Common Ground News

DECATUR, GA— The DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections (BRE) meeting for the purpose of conducting its normal monthly business…

MARTA to host Voter Registration Day at 7 rail stations

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ATLANTA – The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) will host local non-profit organizations at seven rail stations in observance…

DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections to test voting equipment for upcoming General Election

Local News August 29, 2024By On Common Ground News

DECATUR, GA—DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections (DeKalb VRE) will host its logic and accuracy testing on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024,…

DeKalb County Police investigating Salem Middle School bus accident

Local News August 28, 2024By On Common Ground News

DEKALB COUNTY, GA— DeKalb County Police and the DeKalb School District Police are investigating a school bus accident that sent…

Georgia DOT suspends lane closures, identifies best, worst travel times Labor Day Weekend

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ATLANTA – In preparation for expected Labor Day weekend traffic congestion, Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) announced the suspension of lane closures…

Rockdale County Clerk of Courts Janice Morris to host Saturday Passport Day Sept. 14

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ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—Rockdale County Clerk of Courts Janice Morris will host a Saturday Passport Processing Day in support of National…

DeKalb County to open cooling centers Aug. 29, temperatures expected to hit 100+

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DEKALB COUNTY, GA– In response to the National Weather Service forecasts of heat indices exceeding 100 degrees, DeKalb County is…

Rep. Hank Johnson announces 2024 Congressional App Challenge for middle and high school students in Georgia’s Fourth Congressional District

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DECATUR, GA –Registration is underway for Congressman Hank Johnson’s (GA-04) 2024 Congressional App Challenge. The competition is open to all…

Gwinnett County Commissioner Ben Ku to host State of District 2 Town Hall

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GWINNETT COUNTY, GA—District 2 Commissioner Ben Ku  is hosting a town hall meeting to discuss District 2 projects and county-wide updates on Thursday,…

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    CONYERS, GA—A community Peace Walk will be held on Saturday, April 11, 1 p.m., in Conyers. Organizer Anna McLeod says the walk is “a peaceful, nonpartisan event with no speeches or political messaging focused on individuals showing up as themselves in a calm, respectful space.” McLeod describes the purpose of the meet-up with neighbors and […]
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