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

January 31, 2026

Georgia DOT provides update as winter weather moves into Georgia, snow flurries are here

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Rep. Hank Johnson re-introduces bipartisan bill to restrict military-grade weapons from police agencies

Local News March 10, 2021By On Common Ground News

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) on March 9 re-introduced the bipartisan Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act of 2021 that would place…

DeKalb House Delegation to meet March 10

Coming Up March 9, 2021By On Common Ground News

ATLANTA–The DeKalb Delegation will meet Wednesday, March 10, at 12 noon or upon adjournment.  The guest speaker will be Janet…

RCPS schedules free COVID-19 vaccines for staff

Local News March 9, 2021By On Common Ground News

RCPS Superintendent Terry Oatts received a COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, March 8 CONYERS, GA – Rockdale County Public…

DKPD seeks person of interest in double shooting, leads in murdered 18-year-old

Local News March 8, 2021By On Common Ground News

The DeKalb County Police Department (DKPD) is seeking the public’s help in identifying a “person of interest” in connection with a…

New Birth MBC to send supplies to Texas, and Mississippi, both hit by winter storms

Local News March 8, 2021By On Common Ground News

STONECREST, GA–As Mississippi and Texas continue to rebound from the devastating impacts related to recent winter storms, New Birth Missionary…

Rockdale Commissioner Doreen Williams to host virtual town hall on grief and resiliency

Local News March 8, 2021By On Common Ground News

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA– Rockdale County Post 2 Commissioner Doreen Williams will host a virtual town hall,  “We’ve All Experienced Grief…

Lithonia High’s Zae Brewer to represent Georgia at 2021 U.S. Senate Youth Program

Education March 6, 2021By On Common Ground News

LITHONIA, GA—Zae Brewer, a Lithonia High School senior, is one of two students selected as Georgia’s delegates to the 2021…

Five suspects in custody for murder of Decatur man, who was killed at his home

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Congressman Hank Johnson hosts emergency PPP virtual town hall for small businesses

Business March 5, 2021By On Common Ground News

Pictured: Congressman Hank Johnson (front row), SBA’s Georgia District Director Terri Denison and Ruby Reisinger, area director of UGA’s…

DeKalb Tax Commissioner reminds homeowners to apply for homestead exemptions before April 1

Local News March 5, 2021By On Common Ground News

DECATUR, GA– DeKalb County homeowners are encouraged to apply online for basic homestead exemptions before the April 1 deadline. Individuals…

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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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