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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

Local News November 7, 2019By On Common Ground News

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”

Local News November 7, 2019By On Common Ground News

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

Local News November 7, 2019By On Common Ground News

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…

Newcomers Connie Alsobrook, Valyncia Smith elected to Conyers City Council

Local News November 6, 2019By On Common Ground News

Connie Alsobrook toppled incumbent Jacob Bailey for the Conyers City Council District 2, Post 2 seat in the Nov. 5…

DeKalb voters say no to ethics referendum

Local News November 6, 2019By On Common Ground News

DeKalb County voters rejected a referendum restructuring the county’s ethics board on Tuesday night. Early results showed that 61.33 percent…

Story Updated: Big Victory for Lithonia’s Shameka Reynolds

Local News November 6, 2019By On Common Ground News

Shameka Reynolds swept the Lithonia mayoral race Tuesday, soundly defeating challenger Cindy Thomas. Reynolds, who served on the City Council…

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    DECATUR, GA  –The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office (DKSO) Criminal Process Fugitive Unit, with assistance from DKSO Field Uniform personnel, today successfully conducted a warrant service operation resulting in the arrest of a suspect listed on the metro Curry had been evading apprehension since Oct. 11 when warrants allege that he caused the death of an […]
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