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CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson appoints Clare Avory as Director of DeKalb Emergency Management Agency

Local News October 21, 2025By On Common Ground News

DECATUR, GA– DeKalb County Chief Executive Officer Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has appointed Dr. Clare Avory as the new Director of DeKalb Emergency Management Agency,a vital…

Georgia Supreme Court upholds Gwinnett County case of drunk driver who fatally hit pedestrian while fleeing highway trooper

Local News October 21, 2025By On Common Ground News

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA – The Supreme Court of Georgia unanimously upheld the conviction of a man found guilty of murder while driving…

State Rep. Rhonda Taylor to host community meeting on Georgia Promise Scholarship, and other educational resources Oct. 25

Local News October 21, 2025By On Common Ground News

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—State Rep. Rhonda Taylor(D-Conyers), who represents House District 92, and the Georgia Student Finance Commission will host an…

Invest Atlanta Board announces $925,000 TAD grants to help small businesses make improvements for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Local News October 21, 2025By On Common Ground News

ATLANTA—The City of Atlanta announced the Invest Atlanta has approved $925,00 in Tax Allocation District (TAD) funding to support the…

Rep. Hank Johnson invites public to weigh in on healthcare crisis, tele town hall set Oct. 23

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ATLANTA—Congressman Hank Johnson is hosting a tele town hall meeting on Thursday, Oct. 23, 7 to 8 p.m., to hear…

DeKalb County hosts community town hall on data center development

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DEKALB COUNTY, GA—Residents filled the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts Center on Oct. 15 for a town hall focused on…

Voices of Faith Church celebrates Bishop Gary Hawkins, Sr. 31st pastoral anniversary

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ATLANTA—Bishop Gary Hawkins, Sr., founder of Voices of Faith Church (VOF), is marking his 31st pastoral anniversary with a weeklong…

Lithonia Bulldogs crush St. Pius Lions 48-7 in Region 5-4A , Stephenson Jaguars tramples Riverdale Raiders 63-30

Local News October 18, 2025By On Common Ground News

By Mark Brock DCSD Athletics Specialist The Lithonia Bulldogs went on a 48-point run to pick up a crucial 48-7…

Gwinnett County sets community meetings to help shape future of historic Maguire-Livsey Family Big House

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GWINNETT COUNTY, GA—Gwinnett County officials held an open house on Saturday, Oct. 18, to kick off a series of community…

DeKalb County Police invite families to “Trunk or Treat”

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DEKALB COUNTY, GA— DeKalb County Police are ready to offer as safe, fun event for families this Halloween with the return of “Trunk…

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    DEKALB COUNTY, GA—An Atlanta man accused of multiple sexual assaults nearly 40 years ago will spend the rest of his life in prison, DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced on today, Oct. 24. Jeffrey Briney, now 61, was found guilty of two counts of Rape, five counts of Kidnapping, five counts of Criminal Attempt […]
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