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DeKalb County Public Library launches 2024 summer reading program June 1, free prizes and events for all ages

Local News May 22, 2024By On Common Ground News

DECATUR, GA–Today, DeKalb County Public Library (DCPL) announced the start of the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge, “Adventure Begins at Your…

DeKalb tag office, motor vehicle service reminders

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All offices closed May 27 in observance of Memorial Day DECATUR, GA– As many residents are preparing to travel…

City of Stonecrest NOTICE – May 28. 2024 City Council Meeting

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Top DeKalb County CEO candidates hosts watch parties 05.21.2024

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DEKALB COUNTY, GA–As results trickled in during the early evening on Tuesday(May 21), dozens of supporters attended election watch parties…

DeKalb County’s CEO Race: Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, Larry Johnson expected in runoff

Local News May 22, 2024By On Common Ground News

 District 4 Commissioner’s race: Shakira Johnson, Lance Hammonds facing runoff    DEKALB COUNTY, GA—Lorraine Cochran Johnson was leading in the…

DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections Board to certify election results May 28

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DECATUR, G A— The DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections will meet for the purpose of conducting its normal monthly…

DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office reports death of inmate

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Updated: May 22, 2024 DEKALB COUNTY, GA– The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office reported an inmate died while in custody on…

Rockdale incumbents Oz Nesbitt, Sherri Washington, Mandy North headed for run-offs

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ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—Rockdale Board of Commissioners Chairman Oz Nesbitt appears headed to a runoff with c in his bid for…

MARTA Airport Station reopens after renovation project

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ATLANTA –MARTA Airport Station reopened today, May 20, after a six-week closure to renovate the concourse and platform levels. The…

The Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson story—how he’s using chess to help thousands of youths across the nation win in life

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ATLANTA—As a 14-year-old kid growing up in Birmingham, Alabama, Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson found himself teetering on the edge of a…

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