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Rockdale County extends data center and battery energy storage moratorium through Sept. 8

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DeKalb Commissioner Larry Johnson elected 2nd vice president of NACo

Local News July 19, 2019By On Common Ground News

DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson has been elected 2nd Vice President of the National Association of Counties (NACo). “I am…

Reps. Johnson, Garcia propose mandatory emergency braking system for commercial trucks

Local News July 18, 2019By On Common Ground News

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Seeking to make highways around the nation safer for drivers, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), along with his…

Grand opening set for Lithonia Woman’s Club Pocket Park

Coming Up July 18, 2019By On Common Ground News

Join DeKalb County, the City of Lithonia and the Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance on Friday, July 26, 9:30…

Dr. Naim Shaheed urges community to support 100 Black Men of DeKalb’s scholarship gala

Local News July 18, 2019By On Common Ground News

Dr. Naim G. Shaheed, DPM, is excited to return for the fourth consecutive year as chair of the 100 Black…

Zakiya Harmony musical performance set Aug. 13

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Join local musician Zakiya Harmony for a free performance on Tuesday Aug. 13, 7 to 8 p.m., at the Decatur…

DeKalb Cooperative Extension announces tree diagnostics workshop

Coming Up July 18, 2019By On Common Ground News

    DeKalb County Cooperative Extension will host a tree diagnostics class on Aug. 13, 6:45 to 8:30 p.m., at…

Rockdale sets Back-to-School bonfire for high school juniors and seniors

Coming Up July 18, 2019By On Common Ground News

Rockdale County Government and Rockdale County Public Schools are hosting a back-to-school bonfire for high school juniors and seniors on…

Rockdale Community Ambassadors to host Trash Bash cleanup Aug. 3

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The Rockdale Community Ambassadors will host its second “Trash Bash” cleanup on Saturday, Aug. 3, 8: to 11 a.m., at…

MARTA hires Collie Greenwood as new chief of bus operations

Local News July 18, 2019By On Common Ground News

  Collie Greenwood, formerly the chief service officer with the Toronto Transit Commission, has joined MARTA as chief of bus…

State Sen. Emanuel Jones appointed to Senate Study Committee on the Financial Efficiency Star Rating

Local News July 18, 2019By On Common Ground News

State Sen. Emanuel Jones (D – Decatur) was recently appointed to the Senate Study Committee on the Financial Efficiency…

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    ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA– Rockdale County has extended its moratorium on the acceptance, processing, and approval of applications related to the establishment or expansion of data centers and battery energy storage systems through Sept. 8, 2026. The extension, approved through Resolution No. 2026-12, amends Resolution No. 2026-01 and allows the County additional time to continue reviewing […]
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