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Gwinnett County: Fentanyl, meth guilty plea earns 40-year prison sentence for repeat offender

Local News July 27, 2026By On Common Ground News

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – A Gainesville man is returning to prison on drug charges after serving time on federal charges, the…

Congressman Hank Johnson to host Passport Day at Stonecrest City Hall Aug. 15

Local News July 27, 2026By On Common Ground News

STONECREST, GA— Congressman Hank Johnson’s Office is hosting a popup Passport Day for constituents of the Fourth Congressional District on…

First wrongful death lawsuit is filed over 2024 BioLab fire in Rockdale County, GA, more cases loom

Local News July 27, 2026By On Common Ground News

ATLANTA–The widow of Rockdale County official Kenny Johnson has filed a wrongful death lawsuit, as BioLab says it expects to…

Dacula man, 29, convicted of distributing online pornography involving toddlers

Local News July 24, 2026By On Common Ground News

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– A Dacula man has been convicted of sharing sexual videos and photographs of toddlers through social media,…

DeKalb County Tax Commissioner office locations will have a delayed opening Aug. 6

Local News July 24, 2026By On Common Ground News

DECATUR, GA– The DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office will have a delayed opening at all office locations, including the call…

DeKalb County unveils strategy to confront commercial blight, negligent property owners

Local News July 24, 2026By On Common Ground News

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—DeKalb County has a new tool for confronting severely blighted properties: a Blight Tax Ordinance paired with a…

Expect lane closures in DeKalb County for I-285/I-20 East Interchange reconstruction July 24-31

Local News July 24, 2026By On Common Ground News

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—Weather permitting, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) construction partners will temporarily close interstate lanes at several…

Atlanta to host 2028 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® International Convention

Local News July 24, 2026By On Common Ground News

ATLANTA — City officials announced that Atlanta will host the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® (AKA) 73rd International Convention in 2028.  Atlanta…

City of Stonecrest July City Council Meeting – July 27, 2026 @ 6pm

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Conyers Police Department supervisor arrested for misusing Flock license plate reader to track partner

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CONYERS, GA—The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has arrested Paige Forte, a supervisor at the Conyers Police Department, for misusing…

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