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DeKalb County Board of Education elects 2026 chair Allyson Gevertz, vice chair Awet Eyasu

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Convicted serial rapist Marieo T. Kearney of Lithonia sentenced to life without parole

Local News April 18, 2025By On Common Ground News

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—A convicted serial rapist from Lithonia will spend the rest of his life in prison.  On Thursday, April…

Rockdale County Public Schools to host teacher job fair May 3

Local News April 18, 2025By On Common Ground News

CONYERS, GA– Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) is recruiting outstanding teachers to come aboard for the 2025-2026  school year.  The school district…

New Birth’s Easter weekend continues with Saturday’s free Easter dinners, family festival + Bullseye Black Market, Sunday’s Resurrection Service

Local News April 18, 2025By On Common Ground News

STONECREST, GA—With The Great Awakening weekend already underway, New Birth Missionary Baptist Church continues its transformative Easter celebration with impactful community engagement…

DeKalb County Police launch safety checkpoints in high-traffic, high-crime areas

Local News April 18, 2025By On Common Ground News

DECATUR, GA- In a bold step to curb crime and reckless driving, the DeKalb County Police Department’s Special Operations Division…

Iron Hoof Horse Park Disc Golf Course opens at Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers

Local News April 18, 2025By On Common Ground News

CONYERS, GA–Disc golf enthusiasts gathered for the ribbon-cutting of the Iron Hoof Disc Golf Course at the Georgia International Horse…

Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King discusses new tort reform law at DeKalb County town hall

Local News April 18, 2025By On Common Ground News

DEKALB COUNTY, GA— Greater Georgia Action, Inc. launched its statewide education tour on Wednesday, April 15, with a town hall meeting…

DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office arrests former jailer on contraband charges

Local News April 18, 2025By On Common Ground News

DECATUR, GA –– The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a former employee charged with bringing contraband into the DeKalb County Jail.…

Greater Lithonia Chamber of Commerce celebrates 2025 student essay scholarship winners

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LITHONIA, GA—The Greater Lithonia Chamber of Commerce honored five DeKalb County high school seniors as winners of its 2025 essay…

City of Stonecrest NOTICE – SDA Meeting, April 23, 2025

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Georgia legislators to host town halls in DeKalb, Gwinnett and Rockdale counties, what you need to know

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ATLANTA—Georgia legislators representing DeKalb, Gwinnett, and Rockdale counties are inviting residents to a series of town hall meetings this month…

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    DEKALB COUNTY, GA– During its Jan. 12, 2026Regular Board Meeting, the DeKalb County Board of Education elected Allyson Gevertz as the new Board Chair and Awet Eyasu as  Vice Chair for 2026. “I am honored by the board’s confidence in electing me as chair of the DeKalb County Board of Education. I’m so proud of […]
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