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Rockdale receives DNR grant for water trail project

Local News April 15, 2020By On Common Ground News

Rockdale County is one of 12 municipalities set to receive a $200,000 grant for the South River Water Trail Launch…

DeKalb Board of Health now accepting COVID-19 testing appointments

Local News April 15, 2020By On Common Ground News

The DeKalb County Board of Health is now accepting testing appointments for COVID-19 in response to Gov. Brian Kemp’s…

New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, DeKalb County District 7 Commissioner unite to provide financial support for 52 Stonecrest families displaced by apartment fires

Local News April 15, 2020By On Common Ground News

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DeKalb County Jail releases inmates on signature bond in compliance with emergency order

Local News April 14, 2020By On Common Ground News

DeKalb County Sheriff Melody Maddox has authorized the release  of 103 inmates at the DeKalb County Jail on signature bonds…

DeKalb Commissioner Steve Bradshaw lauds community heroes assisting on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic

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 Pictured left to right: Pine Lake Mayor Melanie Hammet with Pine Lake Angel Stephanie Morales DeKalb County District 4…

Congressman Hank Johnson to host third COVID-19 telephone town hall on mental health

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On Thursday, April 16, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) is hosting his third telephone town hall on COVID-19. He’s calling more…

CBC, National Black Faith Leaders teleconference Town Hall set April 15

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Join the Congressional Black Caucus and faith leaders from around the country in a National Black Faith Leaders Telephone Town Hall…

Rockdale County offering hardship waivers for water usage to commercial businesses

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In an effort to protect and stimulate the local economy and preserve the public local small businesses health and welfare,…

Georgia Democratic State Rep. Vernon Jones announces support of Republican President Donald Trump

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A day after burying his 90-year-old mother, Georgia Democratic State Rep. Vernon Jones dropped a bombshell today announcing his support…

Kemp: “We need to be firing on all cylinders to prepare for the days and weeks ahead.”

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Georgia Gov. Kemp prays for tornado victims, provides update on COVID-19 ATLANTA—Today (April 13), Gov. Kemp called on residents to…

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