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Monadnock Madness tickets now available

Coming Up January 31, 2019By On Common Ground News

Tickets for Monadnock Madness events, part of an annual celebration of metro-Atlanta’s granite outcrops (Arabia, Panola and Stone Mountains), are…

DeKalb Sheriff’s Fugitive Unit makes arrest in Decatur murder

Local News January 31, 2019By On Common Ground News

The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit has arrested Brandon Tyrone Smith, 27, of Decatur, in the Jan. 19 shooting…

House Minority Deputy Whips announced for 2019-2020 term

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Conyers sets Coffee With A Cop

Coming Up January 31, 2019By On Common Ground News

The Conyers Police Department is hosting “Coffee With A Cop” on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 8 to 9 a.m., at Beasley…

DeKalb Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson to address Stonecrest Citizens’ Coalition

Local News January 31, 2019By On Common Ground News

The Stonecrest Citizens’ Coalition (SCC) will host DeKalb County’s newly-elected Super District 7 Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson for its monthly…

DeKalb Peachtree Airport installs new aircraft stopping system

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System is first of its kind in Georgia DeKalb Peachtree Airport has installed a new system to quickly stop planes…

Decatur-DeKalb 100 Black Women hosts Fitness Day

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The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Decatur-DeKalb Chapter, Inc. hosted its “Healthy Eating and Fitness Day” on Jan. 31…

Rep. Doreen Carter reminds constituents of FDA recall for blood pressure medication

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State Rep. Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia) is alerting constituents that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a voluntary…

Congressman Hank Johnson earns A+ from Humane Society

Local News January 31, 2019By On Common Ground News

Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, announced that he received a 100 percent from the…

Columbia’s Gerald Everett used hard work to make Super Bowl LIII

Local News January 30, 2019By On Common Ground News

  By Mark Brock DeKalb County School District Athletics Former Columbia High football player Gerald Everett persevered against the obstacles…

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