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DeKalb County students pitch businesses at DATE Academy’s Shark Tank 2023 program

Local News May 5, 2023By On Common Ground News

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—Eighth-grade students at DeKalb Academy of Technology & Environment, Inc. (DATE Academy) put their entrepreneurial training to the…

Faith community leaders observe National Day of Prayer at DeKalb County Jail

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DECATUR, GA – In a program on May 4 at the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, some 65 leaders of local faith-based…

Rockdale County Commissioner Sherri Washington graduate of key economic development program

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Rockdale County Commissioner Sherri Washington is among the 2023 Spring graduates of the Georgia Academy for Economic Development. The graduates…

Visions of the Mind awards three scholarships to Heritage High students in Rockdale County

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ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA–Visions of the Minds, Inc. has awarded educational scholarships to three Heritage High School students in Rockdale County.…

Congressman Hank Johnson renews call for Justice Thomas to resign after latest ProPublica bombshell

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ATLANTA, GA – In the aftermath of yet another ProPublica report showing billionaire Republican megadonor Harlan Crow showered Supreme Court Justice Clarence…

City of Conyers “Taste of Spring” Festival set for May 6

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CONYERS, GA–Flowers are blooming, a warm breeze is blowing and spring is in the air. The city of Conyers is…

DeKalb County announces Human Services Grant application period

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DECATUR, GA– The DeKalb Human Services Department announces the beginning of its 2023-2024 Human Services Grant cycle.  A Virtual Public…

Georgia Legislative Black Caucus pushes for more state funding for Georgia HBCUs

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ATLANTA – State Rep. Carl Gilliard (D-Savannah), chair of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC), is urging the Georgia General…

Section of Rockbridge Road in DeKalb to be closed May 15

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DEKALB COUNTY, GA– Rockbridge Road, between Barbashela Drive and Shelton Woods Court, will be closed to through-traffic from 9 a.m.…

DeKalb Parks, Georgia Department of Natural Resources to host “Gateway to Fishing” programs

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

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    STONECREST, GA– The King’s Table at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church will host a free food distribution this Saturday, March 21, beginning at 10 a.m., for needy metro Atlanta residents with a special welcome extended to TSA workers impacted by recent national financial disruptions. This Saturday’s distribution, taking place at the church’s campus, located at […]
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