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Special election set to fill Georgia House District 94 seat, Karen Bennett resigns, pleads guilty to pandemic fraud charges

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DeKalb Commissioner Larry Johnson, 100 Black Men of DeKalb to host Violence Prevention Summit

Local News June 9, 2023By On Common Ground News

DECATUR, GA— DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson, in partnership with 100 Black Men of DeKalb, will host “Youth Voicez: Violence…

City of Atlanta receives $1.6M ARPA grant to improve public safety, combat violence

Local News June 9, 2023By On Common Ground News

ATLANTA—The City of Atlanta and Atlanta Police Department (APD) have been awarded $1,649,965.90 from the State of Georgia Public Safety…

DeKalb County to host Park Maintenance Job Fair on June 15

Local News June 8, 2023By On Common Ground News

DECATUR, GA– DeKalb Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs is hosting a job fair on Thursday, June 15, 8:30 a.m. to…

RWR receives grant from Georgia Environmental Finance Authority to test drinking water for lead, copper

Local News June 8, 2023By On Common Ground News

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA. – Rockdale County Department of Water Resources (RWR) has received a $155,000 grant from the Georgia Environmental…

Georgia Sen. Emanuel Jones appointed to Study Committee on Truck Driver Shortages

Local News June 8, 2023By On Common Ground News

ATLANTA– Georgia Sen. Emanuel Jones (D – Decatur) was appointed to serve as a member of the Senate Study Committee…

AKA’s Chi Tau Omega Chapter, State Sen. Tonya Anderson partner to provide sanitary products to Rockdale, Newton schools

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The Chi Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority recently partnered with Georgia Sen. Anderson Tonya Anderson to provide…

Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson partners with Latin American Association for small business training, food distribution

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DECATUR, GA– DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson is partnering with the Latin American Association (LAA) to provide small business training…

Gwinnett Police seek public’s help finding missing 14-year-old girl believed to be endangered

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LAWRENCEVILLE, GA –Gwinnett Police Department is seeking the public’s help locating a 14-year-old girl who is believed to be endangered.…

DeKalb CEO Thurmond announces $1.8 million plan to reopen Intrenchment Creek Park

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DEKALB COUNTY, GA– DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond announced a $1.8 million plan to reopen Intrenchment Creek Park on Bouldercrest…

DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office contracts with Miami agency to provide medical services provider for jail

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DEKALB COUNTY, GA– Armor Health of Miami, Florida is the new contractor that will provide medical and mental /behavioral health…

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  • Special election set to fill Georgia House District 94 seat, Karen Bennett resigns, pleads guilty to pandemic fraud charges January 21, 2026
    Atlanta – Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has issued a Call for Special Election on March 11 to fill the House District 94 seat vacated by Karen Bennett of Stone Mountain. Qualifying will be held Jan. 26-28.  Bennett, 70, pleaded guilty today, Jan. 21, to making false statements to fraudulently obtain $13,940 of emergency pandemic unemployment assistance payments, reversing her Jan. […]
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