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Probation officer charged with providing contraband to DeKalb County Jail inmate

Local News February 16, 2024By On Common Ground News

DECATUR, GA –– The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a DeKalb Juvenile Justice Probation Officer who allegedly used his…

DeKalb County House Legislative Delegation to hold meetings with DeKalb County Charter Review Commission, DeKalb County School Board

Local News February 16, 2024By On Common Ground News

ATLANTA – DeKalb County House Delegation Chair Karla Drenner (D-Avondale Estates) and Vice Chair Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), along with…

DeKalb County warming centers to open on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 17 and 18

Local News February 16, 2024By On Common Ground News

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– Due to forecasted cold weather, DeKalb County will open five warming centers for residents this weekend on…

White Oak Hills Baptist Church in Stone Mountain honors Haroldeen McMullen for 25 years of service

Local News February 16, 2024By On Common Ground News

STONE MOUNTAIN–White Oak Hills Baptist Church recently celebrated Haroldeen McMullen for 25 years of faithful service in the church ’s Music…

City of Stonecrest NOTICE – Joint TIPS/Finance Committee Meeting – Wednesday, February 21, 2024

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GA Rep. Dar’shun Kendrick introduces legislation to establish tax credits for Workforce-Ready graduates

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ATLANTA – State Representative Dar’shun Kendrick (D-Lithonia) recently introduced House Bill 1195, legislation that would allow workforce-ready graduates to be eligible…

New Bethel AME in Lithonia to host free COVID-19 vaccination Clinic for uninsured, underinsured

Local News February 14, 2024By On Common Ground News

LITHONIA, GA– New Bethel AME Church, in partnership with Community Organized Relief Effort, will host a vaccine clinic Sunday, Feb. 25…

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation accepting applications for 2024 scholarships, summer intern programs

Local News February 13, 2024By On Common Ground News

ATLANTA—The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) and Congressman Hank Johnson are excited to announce that applications are now open for…

DeKalb announces Presidents Day Sanitation Schedule

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DECATUR, GA – In observance of Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 19, sanitation service for residential customers will run one…

Rockdale County Public Schools seek public input on FY25 budget

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CONYERS, GA– Rockdale County Public Schools Fiscal Year 2025(FY25)  budget suggestion forms and Budget Preparation Calendar for the FY25 are available…

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    GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – A Florida man who shot a Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Deputy after stealing a car and leading officers on a high-speed chase received a 110-year sentence. James Edward Perkins, 38, was found guilty of five counts of aggravated assault on a peace officer, theft by receiving a stolen vehicle, theft by receiving […]
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