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Residents, activists sound alarm: Packs of wild hogs roam near residential areas in City of Stonecrest

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Kimberley Chance Atkins Foundation awards $16,000 in healthcare scholarships

Local News May 14, 2020By On Common Ground News

Pictured Top (L-R): Darren Stephens, Iyaunna Cheathem Pictured Bottom(L-R): Elaina Mosely, Juleigh Lynn Eight outstanding students pursuing healthcare careers in Rockdale and Newton…

City of Conyers offices reopening May 18

Local News May 14, 2020By On Common Ground News

The City of Conyers  offices will reopen to the public on Monday, May 18, officials have announced. Officials said they…

Congressman Hank Johnson, House Democrats unveil Heroes Act to expand COVID-19 benefits for Georgia

Local News May 13, 2020By On Common Ground News

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced his support of The Heroes Act—strengthened, bold legislation to address the…

Georgia Sen. Emanuel Jones assists DeKalb County Police with vehicle Sanitation

Other News May 13, 2020By On Common Ground News

In April, State Sen. Emanuel Jones (D – Decatur) helped facilitate a donation from Cox Automotive to sanitize 140 of…

Georgia’s early in-person voting to begin May 18

Local News May 13, 2020By On Common Ground News

Rockdale County will open one precinct amidst COVIC-18 pandemic     Georgia’s early in-person voting begins on Monday, May…

Rockdale Board of Elections and Registration to host meeting May 14

Coming Up May 13, 2020By On Common Ground News

The Rockdale Board of Elections will host its regular meeting on Thursday, May 14, 4 p.m. via Zoom.…

Nearly 2,000 receive free COVID-19 tests at New Birth’s Mother’s Day event

Local News May 13, 2020By On Common Ground News

STONECREST—New Birth Missionary Baptist Church provided nearly 2,000 people with free, drive-thru COVID-19 testing on Sunday, May 10, during its…

DeKalb County: Oakawana Road to close May 18 for sewer project

Local News May 13, 2020By On Common Ground News

DECATUR—Oakawana Road, between Sundown Drive Northeast and Briarcliff Road Northeast, will be closed to through traffic beginning Monday, May 18,…

Arabia Mountain High’s Class of 2020 prepare for virtual graduation

Local News May 13, 2020By On Common Ground News

https://youtu.be/XqI-ziHBtr8 STONECREST—Not even the overcast skies could dampen the excitement at Arabia Mountain Heritage High School today. As graduating seniors…

DeKalb Board of Education rejects Dr. Rudy Crew for superintendent

Local News May 12, 2020By On Common Ground News

Dr. Rudy Crew will not become the next superintendent of the DeKalb County School District.  The Board of Education on…

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