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The Cigar Bar to host toy drive, car show to assist needy families

Local News December 1, 2020By On Common Ground News

LITHONIA—The Cigar Bar, Old Skool Car Club and Israelite Ent are partnering to host a toy drive and car show…

Georgia’s First Family to host virtual Christmas Tree Lighting at State Capitol Dec. 2

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ATLANTA–On Wednesday, Dec. 2, Gov. Brian P.Kemp and his will join Clark Howard and special guests to host a virtual…

RCPS partners with Kids’-Doc-on-Wheels for school-based telehealth, mobile medical services

Education December 1, 2020By On Common Ground News

Dr. Lynette Wilson-Phillips is on the left Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) is partnering with the nonprofit, Kids’-Doc-On-Wheels (KDOW),…

Former DeKalb County Solicitor Shawn LaGrua tapped to serve on Supreme Court of Georgia

Other News December 1, 2020By On Common Ground News

ATLANTA–Gov. Brian P. Kemp has announced his intention to appoint Fulton County Superior Court Judge Shawn Ellen LaGrua to…

City of Atlanta expands housing relief to city residents affected by COVID-19

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Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced the expansion of City of Atlanta COVID-19 Housing Emergency Assistance Program housing assistance available…

City of Atlanta enters bid to host 2026 FIFA World Cup™

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Atlanta is currently in the bidding process to have the honor of serving as an Official Host City of the…

Rockdale County hosts building dedication for Magistrate and Probate Courts

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Rockdale County Board of Commissioners (BOC) held a dedication ceremony for the new Probate and Magistrate Court Building on Dec.…

DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections to meet Friday, Dec. 11, 2020

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The DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections meeting for the purpose of conducting its normal monthly business will be held…

Coalition of Attorneys General urge Congress to extend CARES Act funding until 2021

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ATLANTA—Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has joined a coalition of attorneys general representing 43 states, the District of Columbia and…

Rockdale Board of Elections Sets Special Meeting, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, 10 a.m.

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The Board of Elections will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020 at 10 a.m. for the…

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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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