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On Common Ground NewsJune 10, 2021

CONYERS, GA—Conyers Police Department’s K9 Wick, handled by Officer Brandon DeCosse, has received a bullet and stab protective vest, thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Wick’s vest was embroidered with the sentiment “Born to Love- Trained to Serve- Loyal Always.” Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., established in […]

On Common Ground NewsJune 10, 2021

No office visit required for eligible drivers 64 and older The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) is now offering residents who are 64 and older the option to renew their non-commercial driver’s license online. While mail-in and fax options have been available since August 2020, this new online service gives seniors another choice […]

On Common Ground NewsJune 9, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Hank Johnson, a senior member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, unveiled the list of five projects included in the Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation (INVEST) in America Act. The INVEST Act is a five-year, $547 billion surface transportation reauthorization bill that […]

On Common Ground NewsJune 9, 2021

Pictured left: Director Bettye Davis directs visitors at the Lou Walker Senior Center during a COVID-19 vaccination event on Jan. 13, 2021. Photo by Glenn L. Morgan/ocgnews.com STONECREST, GA—DeKalb County’s Lou Walker Senior Center, 2538 Panola Road Stonecrest, has earned the distinction as a Nationally Accredited Senior Center of Excellence by the National […]

On Common Ground NewsJune 3, 2021

Company launches new video series answering questions about hurricane-related power outages ATLANTA –– The 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season is here, and Georgia Power is encouraging its 2.6 million customers to prepare for an expected active Atlantic hurricane season. Forecasters predict a 60% chance of an above-normal season, with the official June 1 start of […]

On Common Ground NewsJune 2, 2021

The DeKalb County Sanitation Division is currently experiencing yard trimmings collection delays for some residents in Atlanta, Brookhaven, Doraville, Dunwoody, and Tucker. On Saturday, June 5, residential collection teams will service households affected by this week’s collection delays. Residents are encouraged to keep their yard trimmings at the curb until servicing occurs. The Sanitation Division […]

On Common Ground NewsMay 24, 2021

DeKalb County replacing three I-285 Eastside bridges ATLANTA—Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT )in April awarded 15 construction contracts for statewide transportation projects totaling $65,061,289, officials announced today (May 24). A Design-Build project was awarded to Archer Western Construction, LLC for the I-285 Eastside Bridges project in DeKalb County. Archer Western was selected from among four bidders and […]

On Common Ground NewsMay 20, 2021

ATLANTA—The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) has some good news for families who receive CAPS scholarship assistance in paying for childcare. Through the federal Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSA), DECAL has received funds to help eligible Georgia families negatively impacted by the pandemic pay for childcare. DECAL will use […]

On Common Ground NewsMay 20, 2021

ATLANTA—Uninsured women who have not had a mammogram in a year or more can get one at no cost, if they meet certain criteria. Eligible women must be 40 to 60 years old and meet income requirements. The YWCA of Greater Atlanta Health and Wellness program is offering the screenings along with partners Sisters […]

On Common Ground NewsMay 13, 2021

DECATUR, GA—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) DeKalb County Branch announces the names of its newly-elected officers for the 2021-2022 Youth Council. The new youth officers are: Deymon Fleming, Jr., president; Khaliyah Reynolds, 1st vice president; Mekeala Watkins, 2nd vice president; Chastity Singleton, 3rd vice president; Trinyty Turner, secretary; Evelyn Raphael, […]

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Conyers Police Department’s K9 Wick receives donation of body armor

Georgia’s senior drivers can now renew driver’s license online

Rep. Hank Johnson unveils funding proposed for DeKalb, Gwinnett transportation improvements

DeKalb County’s Lou Walker Senior Center earns national accreditation of excellence

Georgia Power encourages customers to prepare for an active 2021 hurricane season

Yard trimmings collection delayed in North DeKalb

Georgia DOT awards more than $65 million in construction contracts in April

DECAL to offer eligible Georgia families assistance with childcare through coronavirus funding

YWCA of Greater Atlanta offers free mammograms for women without health insurance

NAACP DeKalb announces 2021-2022 Youth Council officers

City of Stonecrest sets week of activities celebrating Juneteenth

Love and Hip Hop Atlanta’s Yandy Smith launches Yelle skincare line

AME churches in metro Atlanta's East District take lead in Juneteenth celebrations

City of Stonecrest sets week of activities celebrating Juneteenth

Love and Hip Hop Atlanta’s Yandy Smith launches Yelle skincare line

AME churches in metro Atlanta’s East District take lead in Juneteenth celebrations