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Rockdale Sheriff’s Office investigating fatal shooting of teen

Local News May 18, 2018By On Common Ground News

The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting involving a 17-year-old male. On Monday, May 14, 3:11 a.m.,…

Stonecrest officials host informational meeting to prepare for Caribbean Carnival

Local News May 16, 2018By On Common Ground News

Organizers of Caribbean Carnival met on Tuesday (May 15) with city officials, businesses and community leaders for an informational meeting…

Rockdale sets new date for paper shredding event

Local News May 16, 2018By On Common Ground News

Due to predicted inclement weather conditions, the Electronics Recycling & Paper Shredding event has been canceled for this Saturday, May…

State Senator Tonya Anderson named ‘Champion of Georgia’s Cities’ by GMA 

Local News May 16, 2018By On Common Ground News

State Sen. Tonya Anderson (D – Lithonia) was recently honored with the 2018 “Champion of Georgia’s Cities Award” from…

Cedar Grove Saints march home with fourth consecutive Class 3A State Track Title

Local News May 16, 2018By On Common Ground News

By Mark Brock, DeKalb County School District Athletics Coach Jermaine Smith’s Cedar Grove Saints wrote their names in the DeKalb…

Saturday voting set statewide May 12

Elections May 11, 2018By On Common Ground News

Early voting will be offered statewide this Saturday, May 12, for the May 22 General Primary and Nonpartisan General elections.…

Stonecrest Gymnastics gets Olympic surprise

Local News May 11, 2018By On Common Ground News

By Valerie J. Morgan Shadae and Gavilan Crawford had no idea they were talking to Olympic gold medalist gymnast Gabby…

Four DeKalb schools among nation’s best high schools by U.S. News & World Report

Local News May 11, 2018By On Common Ground News

Four DeKalb County School District (DCSD) campuses have been ranked among the best high schools in America by U.S. News…

UPDATED: Gov. Deal vetoes bill to create term limits for mayor of Stonecrest

Local News May 11, 2018By On Common Ground News

By Valerie J. Morgan Gov. Nathan Deal has vetoed HB 600, which proposed term limits for the office of mayor…

Dr. Terry Oatts to be sworn in as RCPS Superintendent on May 30

Local News May 11, 2018By On Common Ground News

Dr. Terry O. Oatts will be sworn in on May 30 as Superintendent of Rockdale County Public Schools at a…

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