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DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran Johnson delivers 2026 State of the County address, highlights progress and challenges

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Secoriea Turner, 8, to be laid to rest

Local News July 14, 2020By On Common Ground News

ATLANTA—Eight-year-old Secoriea Turner will be laid to rest on Wednesday, July 15, 11 a.m., at New Calvary Missionary Church, 1690…

Stonecrest URA executes bond deal for Sears, Sam’s Club buildings

Local News July 14, 2020By On Common Ground News

Stonecrest Mayor Jason Lary, along with other city officials signed pre-closing documents today, July 14, 2020, to execute the…

DeKalb partners with Atlanta Food Bank, local churches for food distribution events

Local News July 14, 2020By On Common Ground News

On Friday and Saturday, DeKalb County Government will partner with Atlanta Community Food Bank (ACFB) along with Antioch AME, Welcome…

Piedmont Healthcare partnership announced in preparation for COVID-19 surge in Georgia

Local News July 14, 2020By On Common Ground News

Photo cutline: Gov. Brian Kemp joined Piedmont Healthcare staff for a tour of the Marcus Tower. Atlanta is bracing…

DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections to hold special meeting July 16

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The DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections will hold a special called meeting on Thursday, July 16, 4 p.m.,…

Stonecrest mayor removes stop work order on Metro Green recycling center

Local News July 14, 2020By On Common Ground News

Stone crest Mayor Jason Lary announced today that he is removing the stop work order placed on the construction of Metro…

DeKalb County students to start school year Aug. 17 online

Education July 14, 2020By On Common Ground News

DeKalb County students will start the new school year online on Aug. 17, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the…

Gwinnett County Clerk of Court employee tests positive for COVID-19

Local News July 13, 2020By On Common Ground News

On the evening of July 10, an employee of the Clerk’s office notified management that they had tested positive…

Rep. Vernon Jones to host “Prayer for Police” event July 14

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ATLANTA – State Rep. Vernon Jones (D-Lithonia) will host a “Prayer for Police” event on Tuesday, July…

Conyers-Rockdale Library to reopen with limited access beginning July 20

Local News July 13, 2020By On Common Ground News

The Conyers-Rockdale (Nancy Guinn Memorial) Library will reopen by appointments only starting Monday, July 20. Patrons may schedule…

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    DEKALB COUNTY, GA–CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson delivered her second annual State of the County address on Thursday, May 7, 2026, outlining a bold vision for DeKalb County centered on economic development, infrastructure investment, housing, innovation, and government accountability. This year’s theme, “Mission Possible: Believe the Unbelievable,” was unveiled through a cinematic, Matrix-themed presentation that framed DeKalb […]
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