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$50K Powerball ticket sold in Covington

Local News February 27, 2019By On Common Ground News

A winning ticket worth $50,000 was sold in Covington for Georgia’s Feb. 23 Powerball drawing. Winning numbers for the drawing…

Fair Fight lawsuit: Over 200 voters faced obstacles at polls 


Local News February 27, 2019By On Common Ground News

Today, Fair Fight Action submitted over 200 signed declarations from Georgia voters who faced burdens when attempting to cast their…

“Let’s Talk: Sex Trafficking, HIV and Healthcare” forum set Feb. 28

Coming Up February 27, 2019By On Common Ground News

The Beverly Cunningham Outreach Program, Inc. and its partners will host “Let’s Talk: Sex Trafficking, HIV, and Healthcare” on Thursday,…

Morehouse College President congratulates Spike Lee on Oscar Victory

Local News February 26, 2019By On Common Ground News

“As President of Morehouse College, I would like to congratulate Spike Lee on his historic Oscar win,” said Dr. David…

Rockdale Career Academy sets 2019 5K/1-Mile Run to benefit academy students

Local News February 22, 2019By On Common Ground News

The Rockdale Career Academy’s 9th annual RUN RCA 5K/1-Mile Run will be held on Saturday, March 9, 9 a.m. -…

General Ray Davis Elementary student named Spelling Bee champ for “conspicuous”

Local News February 21, 2019By On Common Ground News

Kennedy Boothe, an eighth grader at General Ray Davis Elementary School, is the 2019 Spelling Bee champ for Rockdale County…

Stonecrest City Council to vote on controversial SPLOST management contract

Local News February 21, 2019By On Common Ground News

The Stonecrest City Council is scheduled to vote on the city’s controversial SPLOST management contact on Monday, Feb. 25, 7…

DeKalb CEO announces creation of Charter Review Commission

Local News February 21, 2019By On Common Ground News

Executive order creates 17-member commission to review county charter   DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond has announced the creation of…

DeKalb CEO proposes two percent cost of living Increase for retirees

Local News February 21, 2019By On Common Ground News

First COLA adjustment in 14 years  DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond has proposed a two percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for…

Lifeline Animal Project receives $1 million donation from Victoria Stilwell

Local News February 21, 2019By On Common Ground News

LifeLine Animal Project staff had no idea that they’d be receiving a lot more than lunch when Petco Foundation representatives…

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