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On Common Ground NewsFebruary 23, 2021

Henry County District 5 Commissioner Bruce Holmes, flanked by representatives of Henry County Government, Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites, PATH Foundation, and the Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance, cuts the ribbon to celebrate the opening of the new PATH trail segment. Photo provided. HENRY COUNTY–GA The popular Arabia Mountain PATH […]

On Common Ground NewsFebruary 23, 2021

Panel discussion highlights history of voting rights in Black America Tonight, on Feb. 23, 2021, at 7 p.m., DeKalb County Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson will host a virtual Black History Panel Discussion titled, “The Evolution of Voting Rights in Black America: From Picking Cotton to Picking Presidents and Senators.” The event will be streamed […]

On Common Ground NewsFebruary 1, 2021

Decatur, GA—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) DeKalb County Branch will host virtual events throughout February in observance of Black History Month. “This is a time for the black community to refocus and build upon what we have learned over the past years, that Black Lives Matter, Black Votes Matter, Our Voices Matter,” said NAACP DeKalb […]

On Common Ground NewsFebruary 1, 2021

DECATUR, GA—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) DeKalb will host a virtual parade on Jan. 18, at noon, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Holiday. This year will mark the 19th year for the MLK Parade in DeKalb County and the theme is “Remember the Dream, Honoring the […]

On Common Ground NewsJanuary 10, 2021

DeKalb County Cooperative Extension is calling for applications for Fresh on DeK, the DeKalb Mobile Farmers Market, stops for 2021. The deadline to apply is Friday, Feb. 26, 2021. Launched in May 2015, Fresh on DeK has raised awareness about the importance of fruit and vegetable consumption for healthy living by providing fresh, affordable produce […]

On Common Ground NewsDecember 22, 2020

STONECREST, GA—The City of Stonecrest will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon on Wednesday (Dec. 23,) for the grand opening of Belinda’s Southern Cuisine. Owner Belinda Hull has opened the restaurant in the former Buffalo Wild Wings, 7322 Stonecrest Concourse, outside the Mall at Stonecrest. The restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner and […]

On Common Ground NewsMay 28, 2020

DeKalb County Extension announces the sixth season of Fresh on DeK, DeKalb County’s Mobile Farmers Market, which travels throughout the county offering nutrition education and fresh grown fruits and vegetables for sale. The season will be open from June 1 to Sept. 18. Fresh on DeK brings fresh fruits and vegetables to DeKalb County. […]

On Common Ground NewsFebruary 13, 2020

Three organizations will benefit from a $30K donation made by DeKalb County Superior Court Judge Clarence F. Seeliger. The recipients include the DeKalb Lawyers Association, which provides scholarships to African-American students attending law school; the DeKalb Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, which provides legal training and counsel services for […]

On Common Ground NewsFebruary 13, 2020

Soulidifly Productions, a company founded in 2017 with a mission to produce uplifting stories that are entertaining and beautifully told, has created SoulVision.TV https://soulvision.tv/, a new digital streaming network with an emphasis on authentic and positive human stories. Launching on Valentine’s Day – Friday, Feb. 14 – with more than 200 hours of content, […]

On Common Ground NewsFebruary 13, 2020

DeKalb County Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson will host the District 5 Black History Program on Thursday, Feb. 20, 7 p.m., at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center, 3181 Rainbow Drive, Decatur. This one-woman, one-act monologue entitled “Interrupted Motherhood”is a passionate and engaging story drawn […]

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Arabia Mountain PATH trail expands to Henry County

DeKalb Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson to host virtual Black History Program Feb. 23

NAACP DeKalb celebrates Black History Month: “The Beloved Community”

NAACP DeKalb celebrates 2021 MLK Holiday with virtual parade

Applications for DeKalb Mobile Farmers Market sites now open

Belinda’s Southern Cuisine ready to welcome y’all

Fresh on DeK Mobile Farmers Market starts sixth season on June 1

DeKalb Judge Clarence F. Seeliger donates $30K to support historic legal organizations

SoulVision.TV launches Feb. 14, sharing positive human stories to audiences worldwide

DeKalb Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson to host Black History program Feb. 20

Stephenson High takes lead to win DCSD Boys’ Track and Field Championship

Gwinnett District Attorney’s Office honors National Crime Victims Rights Week

Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson launches “Fruitful Communities” initiatives at District 5 libraries

Stephenson High takes lead to win DCSD Boys’ Track and Field Championship

Gwinnett District Attorney’s Office honors National Crime Victims Rights Week

Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson launches “Fruitful Communities” initiatives at District 5 libraries