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Gov. Kemp’s statement regarding reopening Georgia businesses

Local News April 20, 2020By On Common Ground News

Today, Gov. Brian P. Kemp provided the following update on COVID-19 in Georgia. Kemp was joined by Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan, Speaker…

Rockdale government implements hiring freeze, continues remote work plan

Local News April 20, 2020By On Common Ground News

Rockdale County Government is implementing a hiring freeze effective immediately, officials said today (April 20). The hiring freeze includes all…

Shooting at Walmart parking lot leaves 22-year-old man dead

Local News April 20, 2020By On Common Ground News

STONECREST–DeKalb County police are investigating a fatal shooting at the Walmart on Fairington Road in the city of Stonecrest. The…

RCPS Class of 2020 valedictorians and salutatorians

Local News April 20, 2020By On Common Ground News

Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) congratulates its valedictorians and salutatorians of the Class of 2020. The valedictorians and salutatorians were…

GDOT extends beautification grant program deadline to May 15

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The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is extending the deadline for new applications for the 2020 Roadside Enhancement and Beautification…

Residents urged to complete 2020 Census

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DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond, DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson DeKalb launches ‘It’s Not Too Late’ to be counted   DeKalb…

Breaking News: Gov. Kemp eases restrictions, opens up economy starting Friday

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ATLANTA— Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced this afternoon during a televised press conference that barbershops, salons, gyms, bowling alleys, tattoo…

Changes to Bus Service

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EFFECTIVE MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2020- To prioritize essential transit service, MARTA is reducing bus service to the 41 routes listed…

DeKalb jail inmate arrested after escaping from Grady Hospital

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Torinto Antoine Christian, the 35-year-old Decatur resident who escaped last week after he was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital, has…

RCPS announces last day of school, other protocols due to COVID-19

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Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) has released its  End of the Year Guide 2019-2020 with  protocols for grades, transcripts, retention/promotion,…

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    STONECREST, GA– The King’s Table at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church will host a free food distribution this Saturday, March 21, beginning at 10 a.m., for needy metro Atlanta residents with a special welcome extended to TSA workers impacted by recent national financial disruptions. This Saturday’s distribution, taking place at the church’s campus, located at […]
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