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On Common Ground NewsJune 14, 2021

DECATUR, Ga.—After becoming the victim of an international cyberattack in March 2020, DeKalb County announced today that it will reopen the application process for its Tenant-Landlord Assistance Coalition next week. “This cyberattack will not deter us from fulfilling our mission of providing rental assistance to the tenants and landlords who have been negatively impacted by […]

On Common Ground NewsJune 11, 2021

COVID-19 vaccines will be offered at celebration DECATUR, GA—DeKalb County will commemorate Juneteenth, the ending of slavery in the United States, on Friday, June 18, with a public event at the City of Decatur bandstand beginning at 11 a.m. This will be the first time Juneteenth will be observed as an official county holiday. […]

On Common Ground NewsJune 11, 2021

Photos by Darold Honore LITHONIA, GA — DeKalb County Police Department held a graduation for 25 police recruits today (June 11) at the Lithonia City Park & Amphitheater. The graduates (Class 125) completed 24 weeks of intense training, in addition to learning DeKalb County Government protocols. DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond, Public Safety Director Joseph “Jack” Lumpkin […]

On Common Ground NewsJune 11, 2021

DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond will announce the next steps for the Tenant-Landlord Assistance Coalition program, initiated in February 2021 to provide financial relief to DeKalb renters threatened by eviction and landlords facing revenue losses—both due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thurmond will host a news conference on Monday, June 14, 10 a.m. the Maloof […]

On Common Ground NewsJune 11, 2021

DECATUR, GA– The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect in the murder of a Decatur man who was killed in May. Ellenwood resident Autori Jarquez Muhammad, 24, turned himself in to authorities at the DeKalb County Jail on June 9. He was arrested for the May 18, 2021 murder of Anthony […]

On Common Ground NewsJune 8, 2021

Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson DECATUR, GA—Discover DeKalb has retained C.H. Johnson Consulting Inc. to engage in a comprehensive market analysis for the feasibility of a new event and hospitality epicenter, which may include a convention/conference center, performing arts center, and hotel. Johnson Consulting will be joined by TVS Design, an Atlanta-based architecture and design […]

On Common Ground NewsJune 6, 2021

LITHONIA—The Lithonia Market on Main kicked off its 2021 season on June 5. The outdoor Saturday markets, which run June 5 through Oct. 30, noon to 4 p.m., feature vendors offering a variety of fresh, seasonal produce and artisans selling their products and services. The market is located at 6980 Main St., Lithonia. Photos / […]

On Common Ground NewsJune 3, 2021

DECATUR, GA— Beginning Saturday, June 5, the DeKalb County Board of Health will modify hours at its Doraville and Stonecrest COVID-19 vaccination sites. On Saturday, the COVID-19 vaccination site at the Doraville MARTA station will be closed due to the COVID-19 vaccination and food distribution event to be held at four locations throughout the county. Also beginning […]

On Common Ground NewsJune 3, 2021

The DeKalb County Board of Health is partnering with three community organizations to provide farmers market vouchers through the Healthy Bucks voucher program – the Diabetes “You Can Win” Foundation, Inc., Lithonia Head Start, and the Ruby A. Neeson Diabetes Awareness Foundation, Inc. Healthy Bucks, modeled after a similar program in New York City, offers incentives for community members to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables and participate in nutrition education. […]

On Common Ground NewsMay 29, 2021

DECATUR – The opportunity to turn yourself in on a misdemeanor charge in DeKalb County and get an immediate bond has ended. The DeKalb County Jail’s “Warrant Relief” program began earlier this month and was extended until Thursday (May 27) to accommodate increasing interest by the public. The warrant relief program allowed individuals who have […]

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DeKalb’s Tenant-Landlord Assistance Coalition to reopen applications after cyberattack

DeKalb observes its first official Juneteenth county holiday

DeKalb County Police Department holds graduation for 25 recruits

DeKalb to announce next steps for Tenant-landlord Assistance Coalition Program

Decatur murder suspect Autori Muhammad surrenders

Feasibility study underway for a convention center in DeKalb County

Lithonia Market on Main opens for 2021 season June 5

DeKalb Board of Health modifies hours for COVID-19 vaccination sites, call center starting June 5

DeKalb Board of Health, community organizations partner to offer Healthy Bucks farmers’ market vouchers

“Warrant Relief Days” end at DeKalb Sheriff’s Office

DeKalb’s Tenant-Landlord Assistance Coalition to reopen applications after cyberattack

McDonough Woman Wanted for fraud, forgery

City of Stonecrest sets week of activities celebrating Juneteenth

DeKalb’s Tenant-Landlord Assistance Coalition to reopen applications after cyberattack

McDonough Woman Wanted for fraud, forgery

City of Stonecrest sets week of activities celebrating Juneteenth