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December 11, 2020

CLARKSTON–Clarkston’s former Mayor Lee Swaney, who served two terms from 2002 to 2009, passed awayON DEC. 10. In his 2001 first run for the mayoral seat on Clarkston’s City Council, Swaney touted himself as “a champion for Old Clarkston.” During his tenure as Mayor, the City continued to welcome an increasing number of refugees—making Clarkston […]

October 27, 2020

STONECREST—The city of Stonecrest will name its small business COVID-19 relief program in memory of the late Aaron Matthew Allen. Allen, the son of Mattie and businessman Lecester “Bill” Allen, passed away after illness on Oct. 18. He was 43 years old. The City Council approved Mayor Jason Lary’s request at its meeting on Oct. […]

October 21, 2020

March 20, 1947 — Oct. 18, 2020 Family and friends will celebrate the life of Helen Ruth Dean Kemp this weekend in Decatur, Georgia. Mrs. Kemp, the sister of Rockdale County community activist Josie Dean, passed away after illness on Oct. 18. She was 73. Helen Ruth Dean was born on March 20, 1947 […]

September 18, 2020

Dec. 6, 1930- Sept. 12, 2020 Family and friends will celebrate the […]

August 4, 2020

Pictured L-R:Woolworth student lunch counter sit-in demonstration, 1960, Dr. Noel Battle and Mrs. Martha Battle. Atlanta has lost another pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement, the Rev. Dr. Noel Battle, one of the foot soldiers in the city’s lunch counter sit-ins and one […]

August 3, 2020

The city of Stonecrest is preparing to receive the late Rev. Dr. Noel Battle, who will lie in state for public viewing at City Hall on this Friday, Aug. 7, 1 to 4 p.m. Rev. Battle, founder of First Comfort Missionary Baptist Church in Decatur, passed away on July 28. He was 87. “The Rev. […]

July 31, 2020

John Lewis Feb. 21, 1940- July 17, 2020 ATLANTA—A crowd of spectators gathered outside of the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church as Georgia’s Congressman John Robert Lewis’ casket arrived for his 11 a.m. homegoing celebration on Thursday, July 30. Nine soldiers from the nation’s four military branches carried the casket inside the church, where […]

April 23, 2020

A virtual memorial tribute will be held to remember South DeKalb community activist Kenneth Saunders, III on April 24, 1:30 p.m. Mr. Saunders, who recently passed away from COVID-19, was vice president of the Hidden Hills Civic Association, an organization where he served for more than two decades. Mr. Saunders was passionate about […]

April 10, 2020

Dec. 14, 1929-April 8, 2020 https://www.facebook.com/vernon.jones.1694/posts/344176155918581

April 8, 2020

Pictured: Vernon Jones and “Ma” in a January 2020 Facebook post The mother of Georgia State Rep. Vernon Jones passed away today. Rufer Jones was blessed to be 90 years old. Jones told On Common Ground News that he was at her beside when she made her transition. “She looked so pretty. Her […]

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City of Clarkston flying flag at half-mast to honor passing of former Mayor Lee Swaney

City of Stonecrest to name COVID-19 relief program in memory of Aaron Matthew Allen

Homegoing service set for Helen Ruth Dean Kemp Oct. 24

Celebration of life services for Nesby Thomas, Jr., DeKalb County’s first black courtroom bailiff, set Sept. 19

Atlanta civil rights trailblazer, Noel Battle, to lie in state at Stonecrest City Hall

Rev. Dr. Noel Battle to lie in state at Stonecrest City Hall

Icon Congressman John Lewis is laid to rest after six-day celebration honoring his legacy

“Remembering and Honoring Kenneth Saunders III”

State Rep. Vernon Jones’ tribute to his mother, Rufer Hickman “Ma” Jones

Georgia State Rep. Vernon Jones’ mother passes away

DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office arrest suspects in three unrelated murders

Rep. Hank Johnson, Rockdale County officials to host vaccination event, $50 gift cards on Saturday, Oct. 23

City of Stonecrest City Council Virtual Meeting, Oct. 25, 6 p.m.

DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office arrest suspects in three unrelated murders

Rep. Hank Johnson, Rockdale County officials to host vaccination event, $50 gift cards on Saturday, Oct. 23

City of Stonecrest City Council Virtual Meeting, Oct. 25, 6 p.m.