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DeKalb County community leader Dr. Thomas L. Coleman passes away

January 31, 2026

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DeKalb Tax Commissioner’s Office named 2021 Tyler Technologies Public Sector Excellence Award winner

Local News May 6, 2021By On Common Ground News

The DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s office was recently recognized as a…

DeKalb County creates 750 virtual summer jobs for youths

Local News May 6, 2021By On Common Ground News

pplication process now open, closes May 11 This summer, DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond and the Board of Commissioners are…

Congressman Hank Johnson urges young people to get vaccinated, GOTV tour events set

Local News May 5, 2021By On Common Ground News

LITHONIA, GA — Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) today announced he will be part of a multi-event “Get Out The Vaccination (GOTV)” tour…

Rockdale Sheriff’s Office investigating fatal shooting, crashed vehicle left at Pine Log Park

Local News May 5, 2021By On Common Ground News

UPDATE: Triston Crane, who was named as the person of interest in the case, has now turned himself into the…

Kimberley Chance Atkins Foundation awards $18,000 in healthcare scholarships

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Five students from Rockdale, 4 from Newton named recipients Nine outstanding students pursuing healthcare careers in Rockdale and…

GECA offering grant for Next Generation 911 Training

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ATLANTA– The Georgia Emergency Communications Authority (GECA) has opened applications for a  911 Training Grant that fully reimburses primary…

Freedom Riders mark 60th anniversary, Congressman Hank Johnson seeks Gold Medal honoring riders who risked their lives

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WASHINGTON, D.C. —As the 60th anniversary of the first Freedom Rides was observed on Tuesday (May 6), Congressman Hank Johnson…

DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees to meet May 10

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DEKALB—DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, May 10. This…

DeKalb County School District names its 2020-2021 Employees of the Year

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DeKalb County School District (DCSD) announced its 2020-2021 Employees of The Year. These top teachers, principals, and support professionals were selected by…

NAACP DeKalb to install third historic lynching marker in DeKalb County May 6

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The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) DeKalb County Branch Remembrance Project will install its third lynching…

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    With heavy hearts, we share that our beloved father, Dr. Thomas L. Coleman, passed away peacefully this morning. “The memory of the righteous is a blessing.” Proverbs 10:7 Our father lived a life defined by service, integrity, and love for his family and community. From his military service to his work with the Department of […]
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