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DeKalb County resident Priscella Ward becomes 1 millionth person served through food distribution hosted by New Birth, legion of community partners

Local News October 15, 2022By On Common Ground News

STONECREST, GA—Sometimes, patience pays off.  And for DeKalb County resident Priscilla Ward, patience paid off big on Saturday, Oct. 15. …

Get Ready to Vote: Advance Voting in DeKalb Begins October 17

Local News October 13, 2022By On Common Ground News

Decatur, GA.—  Beginning on October 17 through November 4, registered voters in DeKalb County will head to the polls for…

Barbashela Creek Sewer Replacement Project Begins October 24

Local News October 13, 2022By On Common Ground News

STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga.— Efforts to improve the watershed system throughout DeKalb County continues on Monday, October 24, with the launch…

DeKalb County Ethics Board to Meet October 20, 2022

Local News October 13, 2022By On Common Ground News

DECATUR, Ga.  – The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will conduct a board meeting on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at…

Rockdale County resident Jesse B. Hendrick, Viet Nam war veteran, passes away

Local News October 12, 2022By On Common Ground News

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—Family and friends are mourning the loss of Jesse B. Hendrick. Mr. Hendrick passed away in his sleep…

New Birth, legion of partners to reach 1 million milestone at Oct. 15 food distribution, documentary highlights “humanity” in wake of pandemic

Local News October 12, 2022By On Common Ground News

STONECREST, GA–After two and a half years of providing free meals and resources to families since the start of the…

Hamilton Recreation in DeKalb County to host Teen Scene Gamers program on Oct. 21

Local News October 12, 2022By On Common Ground News

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– DeKalb County’s Hamilton Recreation Center, 3263 Chapel St., Scottdale, will host a Teen Scene Gamers Edition program…

DeKalb BOC approves CEO Thurmond’s $20M proposal to enhance emergency services at Grady and Hillandale hospitals

Local News October 11, 2022By On Common Ground News

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—Today, the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners approved CEO Michael Thurmond’s proposal for a $20 million plan to…

Gwinnett County opens one-stop office for veterans to find state, local, federal resources

HelpLines October 11, 2022By On Common Ground News

GWINNETT COUNTY—Veterans and their families can now find local, state and federal services in one place Gwinnett County Commissioners,…

Nancy Guinn Library to host Conyers, GA first Mayor’s Reading Club Storytime on Oct. 22

Local News October 11, 2022By On Common Ground News

CONYERS, GA—The Conyers-Rockdale (Nancy Guinn Library) Library has partnered with the City of Conyers to be a part of the…

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