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DeKalb County pools, splash pads open weekends up to Sept. 4

Local News July 26, 2023By On Common Ground News

 DEKALB COUNTY, GA– DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs announces county pools and facilities will be open on a…

Commissioner Larry Johnson to host 13th Annual Let’s Move DeKalb! Back to School Expo July 29

Local News July 26, 2023By On Common Ground News

DECATUR, GA— DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson and the Center Helping Obesity in Children End Successfully (C.H.O.I.C.E.S.) extends their partnership…

GA Rep. Doreen Carter to host agriculture resource forum

Local News July 26, 2023By On Common Ground News

CONYERS, GA—Interested in farming,  community gardening or backyard? Join State Rep. Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia) and Rockdale County Commissioner Sherri Washington…

DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office reports third inmate death in 2023

Local News July 26, 2023By On Common Ground News

DECATUR, GA – The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has reported that a DeKalb County Jail inmate died while in custody…

Congressman Hank Johnson to host webinar on PACT Act for veterans, military families Aug. 9

Local News July 25, 2023By On Common Ground News

DECATUR, GA – On Wednesday, Aug. 9, 6-7 PM, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) is holding a webinar to discuss the…

DeKalb County selects architectural and engineering firm for Brookhaven Library replacement

Local News July 25, 2023By On Common Ground News

DECATUR, GA–DeKalb County Board of Commissioners has approved the architectural and engineering (A&E) services contract for the replacement of Brookhaven…

Joint study committee to examine expanding GA’s dual enrollment program to younger students

Local News July 25, 2023By On Common Ground News

ATLANTA – The Joint Study Committee on Dual Enrollment for Highly Skilled Talent at Younger Ages will hold its first…

DeKalb Parks, Georgia Department of Natural Resources to host 3rd Gateway to Fishing program Aug. 12

Local News July 25, 2023By On Common Ground News

DECATUR, GA– DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a…

Community celebrates Thomas E. Brown bridge dedication in DeKalb County

Local News July 21, 2023By On Common Ground News

DEKALB COUNTY, GA–On Thursday, July 20, a host of Georgia’s elected officials, community leaders and sheriffs gathered for a bridge…

DeKalb County opens cooling centers amid heat advisory July 21

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DEKALB COUNTY, GA– DeKalb County is making recreation centers and libraries throughout the county available as cooling centers due to…

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    DEKALB COUNTY, GA—This week, DeKalb County Government launched a redesigned website with one goal in mind: making it easier for every resident, business, and employee to connect with their county.  The new dekalbcountyga.gov reflects the County’s ongoing commitment to transparency, accessibility, and a government that truly works for the people it serves. What’s New From the moment […]
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