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COVID-19 cases surge in Rockdale County, young adults reported as highest rate of transmissions

Local News December 24, 2020By On Common Ground News

As Rockdale County’s COVID-19 cases surge, county officials are reminding residents to be diligent in wearing facemasks, practicing social…

City of Atlanta to open warming center on Dec. 24 ahead of frigid weather

Local News December 23, 2020By On Common Ground News

The City of Atlanta announced the opening of an emergency warming center in anticipation of frigid temperatures expected over the…

Arrests made in two DeKalb County murders

Local News December 23, 2020By On Common Ground News

The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit arrested two murder suspects today. DeKalb sheriff’s investigators, with the U.S. Marshals Office,…

Rockdale County’s newly-elected Clerk of Courts, Janice Morris, is sworn in

Local News December 23, 2020By On Common Ground News

Rockdale County Clerk of Courts Janice Morris took the oath of office on Dec. 18.  Probate Judge…

DeKalb Judge Vincent Crawford reappointed as Chief Judge of Juvenile Court

Local News December 23, 2020By On Common Ground News

Judge Vincent Crawford DECATUR, GA.—The Superior Court judges, under the leadership of Chief Judge Asha Jackson, has…

Belinda’s Southern Cuisine ready to welcome y’all

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STONECREST, GA—The City of Stonecrest will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon on Wednesday (Dec. 23,) for the…

Heather Hudson, sister of Be Someone Founder Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson, passes

Local News December 22, 2020By On Common Ground News

March 29, 1969    Dec. 22, 2020  Story Update Dec. 26: Funeral Services for Heather Hudson will be held on Wednesday,…

Atlanta City Council Member Howard Shook blasts administration over 7-year-old girl shot near Phipps Plaza

Local News December 22, 2020By On Common Ground News

District 7 Council Member Howard Shook $10,000 CrimeStopper reward offered ATLANTA — District 7 Council Member Howard…

Georgia House Democratic Caucus Subcommittee Attorney General to investigate backlog of unemployment claims

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ATLANTA – Members of the Georgia House Democratic Caucus (GHDC) Subcommittee on COVID-19 have submitted a letter to Attorney General…

DeKalb launches Mobile Wellness Units to fight COVID-19 pandemic

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First two of 10 healthcare vehicles placed into service …

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    DECATUR, GA — DeKalb County employees will see an increase in their paychecks this spring as the county’s minimum wage rises from $17.68 to $19.00 per hour, an adjustment that takes effect April 11, 2026, and will appear in paychecks dated May 1. Approved as part of the FY2026 Annual Budget, the new wage floor positions DeKalb […]
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