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Atlanta City Council holds organizational meeting, introduces legislative Items 

Local News January 5, 2026By On Common Ground News

ATLANTA — Several items were introduced during the Jan. 5 organizational meeting of the City Council that will be considered…

DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees to meet Jan. 12  

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DECATUR, GA – The DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Monday, Jan. 12,…

Atlanta City Council President Marci Collier Overstreet announces 2026 committee chairs and appointments

Local News January 5, 2026By On Common Ground News

ATLANTA — Council President Marci Collier Overstreet announced the 2026 committee chairpersons and appointments during the first organizational meeting of…

Gwinnett County police-involved shooting under investigation, seeking identity of deceased suspect

Local News December 31, 2025By On Common Ground News

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has launched a probe into a police-involved fatal shooting that took place…

Online filing for DeKalb County homestead exemptions opens Jan. 1

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Homeowners encouraged to check their exemption status DECATUR,GA – DeKalb County homeowners who do not have a homestead exemption, or…

DeKalb County united in peace as Buddhist monks journey through community on historic pilgrimage

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DEKALB COUNTY, GA — On Dec. 30, DeKalb County was transformed into a place of reflection, reverence, and unity…

Savannah to host first televised Democratic gubernatorial forum of 2026

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SAVANAH, GA – Savannah will take center stage in Georgia politics on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, as the Democratic Party…

International Walk for Peace arrives in Gwinnett County

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GWINNETT COUNTY, GA — Buddhist monks will be coming to Snellville as part of the International Walk for Peace on…

City of Decatur to host peace gathering Dec. 30 welcoming pilgrimage of Buddhist Monks

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DECATUR, GA – The City of Decatur invites community members, neighbors, and partners to attend a Peace Gathering on Tuesday,…

DeKalb County Police awarded $120,779 H.E.A.T. enforcement grant

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DEKALB COUNTY, GA— The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) has announced that the DeKalb County Police Department has received a…

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    DEKALB COUNTY, GA –NBA Hall of Fame nominee and Basketball Legend Terry Cummings has officially become an honorary member of the 100 Black Men of DeKalb County, marking marked the launch of the organization’s transformative new platform, the Victory & Values Initiative. The groundbreaking youth development program is designed to empower elementary and middle school […]
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