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City of Stonecrest to develop master plan for Parks and Recreation, sets public forum Nov. 14

Local News November 8, 2019By On Common Ground News

The City of Stonecrest Department of Parks and Recreation is developing its very first Parks and Recreation Master Plan and…

Stonecrest Mayor Jason Lary celebrates big victory, re-elected to second term

Local News November 8, 2019By On Common Ground News

Mayor Jason Lary and wife Debbie Lary Stonecrest Mayor Jason Lary scored the winning touchdown on Nov. 5 in his…

Updated: Shameka Reynolds elected Lithonia’s new mayor

Local News November 7, 2019By On Common Ground News

Shameka Reynolds Darold Honore’ and his wife Tammy Honore’  Vannaeriah Hawk-Wynn elected to Lithonia City Council  Shameka Reynolds…

DeKalb voters reject ethics referendum, CEO Thurmond says state lawmakers now “must cure flaws” in legislation

Local News November 7, 2019By On Common Ground News

In a low voter turnout, DeKalb County rejected a referendum restructuring the county’s ethics board with 33,555 voters (61.33 percent). …

Charvez Ryals sentenced to life for ambush killing of girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend

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Charvez Ryals, 41, received a life sentence plus 65 years in prison for the fatal shooting of his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend…

Connie Alsobrook, Valyncia Smith, first black women elected to Conyers City Council

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While voter turnout was dismal for the Nov. 5 election, two Conyers women made history: Connie Alsobrook and Valyncia Smith…

New Birth to promote minority-owned, small businesses during inaugural “Kwanzaa Plaza”

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New Birth Missionary Baptist Church is redefining “Black Friday” with the inaugural Kwanzaa Plaza event beginning Nov. 29, at…

RCPS 2019 CTAE graduation rate tops 96 percent

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The graduation rate for Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) students involved in Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) programs has…

NCBW Decatur-DeKalb Chapter, Inc. elects new leadership

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The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Decatur-DeKalb Chapter, Inc. has elected Debra Curtis as its new president and…

Rockdale UGA Extension Office wins national award for nutrition program

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A Rockdale County UGA Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Agent MaryBeth Hornbeck was honored at the National Extension…

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    LAWRENCEVILLE, GA– The Gwinnett County Board of Voter Registrations and Elections has appointed Kelvin Williams as acting elections supervisor.   Current Elections Supervisor Zach Manifold, who has held the position since 2021, is leaving to pursue a new professional opportunity with Partnership for Large Election Jurisdictions.  County officials say the appointment of Williams will ensure leadership […]
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