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VOF’s 50+ Ministry presents 2024 scholarship recipients

Local News May 20, 2024By On Common Ground News

The 50+ Ministry at Voices of Faith Church, under the leadership of Bishop Gary Hawkins, Sr., honored four high school…

DeKalb CEO candidate Steve Bradshaw touts investment in youths as a top priority

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STONE MOUNTAIN, GA—Steve Bradshaw, a DeKalb County commissioner who is running to oversee the county as DeKalb CEO, was out…

LionsGate East in Rockdale County hosts drive-through to honor its high school graduates

Local News May 19, 2024By On Common Ground News

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—The LionsGate East  community held a drive-through celebration for its high school graduates on May 19, 2024. The predicted…

New Birth hosts ceremonial groundbreaking on mixed-use housing development: The Benison ATL

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STONECREST, GA—There was excitement and cheers as the groundbreaking ceremony took place today (May 18) for a mixed-use development that…

Congressman Hank Johnson condemns killing of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roger Fortson, hundreds attend funeral at New Birth

Local News May 18, 2024By On Common Ground News

DECATUR, GA– Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) expressed outrage in response to the killing of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roger Fortson, a…

Groundbreaking set May 18 for The Benison ATL mini homes community at New Birth campus

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STONECREST, GA–New Birth’s Senior Pastor Jamal Harrison Bryant will join a host of elected officials and dignitaries for a groundbreaking…

DeKalb County man gets life sentence for sexually assaulting neighbor in Kirkwood community

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DEKALB COUNTY, GA—A Kirkwood man accused of sexually assaulting a neighbor in her own home was sentenced to life plus…

CDC launches revamped web site to make vital health information more user friendly

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ATLANTA—The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on Thursday, May 16, unveiled its newly-revamped CDC.gov website, marking a significant step forward…

Cat in Snellville area tests positive for rabies, public advised to use caution around animals acting oddly

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GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– Gwinnett County Animal Welfare and Enforcement and the Gwinnett County Health Department advise residents to use caution…

Attorney Ben Crump: Florida deputy went to wrong apartment, fatally shooting senior airman Roger Fortson

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By Valerie J. Morgan STONECREST, GA–National Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump presented new evidence today ( May 16), telling…

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