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On Common Ground NewsOctober 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. […]

On Common Ground NewsSeptember 28, 2020

Pictured L-R: State Rep. Karen Bennett, Breonna Taylor ATLANTA – State Rep. Karen Bennett (D-Stone Mountain), chair of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC), today (Sept. 28) issued the following statement regarding the Jefferson County, Kentucky grand jury Sept. 23 charges stemming from the death of Breonna Taylor by Louisville law enforcement officers: […]

On Common Ground NewsMay 6, 2020

75,000. That is the number of young people reached by Be Someone, Inc. since its inception in 2001. Making that number even more impressive is the fact that many of those youngsters were considered to be “at risk”… at risk of failing and causing pain and sorrow both to themselves and others. How were they […]

On Common Ground NewsMay 4, 2020

Keep Conyers-Rockdale Beautiful (KCRB) has canceled the May 9 Paper Shredding and Electronics Recycling Event in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Residents are encouraged to join KCRB for the Fall event scheduled for Sept. 12. For more information, contact KCRB at kcrb@rockdalecountyga.gov or 770-278-7052.

On Common Ground NewsMay 4, 2020

The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners will host the 3rd BOC meeting via teleconference on Tuesday, May 12. 10 a.m. The public is welcome to listen in to the meeting by calling the dial-in number at 929-205-6099. The Meeting ID is 872-8629-1810. After the meeting, the recording will be placed on Vimeo and Facebook […]

On Common Ground NewsMay 2, 2020

Pictured: Church leaders wearing protective masks and gloves pass out communion at Voices of Faith’s campus at 1290 Sigman Road in Conyers. Photos by Glenn L. Morgan Voices of Faith Ministries passed out communion during drive-throughs that were held today (May 2) at its campuses in Conyers and Stone Mountain. The drive-throughs were […]

On Common Ground NewsMay 2, 2020

The next meeting of the Rockdale County Board of Commissioners will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 10 a.m. via teleconference. The schedule for other Rockdale BOC meetings in May follows: CANCELLED: Work Session:Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. – Assembly Hall located at 901 Main Street, Conyers, Georgia 30012 Work Session and […]

On Common Ground NewsMay 2, 2020

Rockdale County Parks and Recreation will open trails at select locations starting Saturday, May 2, from dawn to dusk. As the County continues to practice caution during these times, the trails will be the only recreation areas open – restrooms, pavilions, exercise equipment, tennis and basketball courts will all remain closed. The following trails will […]

On Common Ground NewsApril 28, 2020

Photos by Glenn L. Morgan Will restaurants make a comeback? Georgia’s dine-in restaurants re-opened on Monday, April 27, but the traffic […]

On Common Ground NewsApril 26, 2020

A sign outside AMF Bowling, 885 Flat Shoals Road, Conyers beckons customers on Sunday, April 26, Day 3, of Georgia’s reopened economy. Workers, who were wearing masks, said six bowlers per lane is permitted, every other lane. Although no bowlers were there when On Common Ground News stopped by—long after many houses of worship held […]

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

Georgia Rep. Karen Bennett blasts grand jury in Breonna Taylor case

Be Someone Founder Orrin Hudson: Now’s the time to sharpen your mind online

Electronics recycling + paper shredding event cancelled May 9

Rockdale BOC to host 3rd meeting via teleconference May 12

VOF dispatches leaders to give out communion for Sunday’s virtual worship services

Rockdale County BOC sets May meeting schedule

Rockdale County to open select trails, public urged to use caution

Georgia’s reopened economy, Day 4: Snapshots of the dine-in restaurant scene

Georgia’s Reopened Economy: Snapshots in Conyers, GA

City of Stonecrest Household Hazardous Waste Free Drive-Thru Event Aug. 7, 2021

Vernon Jones speaks out at protest, condemns Gwinnett County's new mask mandate for students

Lawrenceville resident indicted in online romance scam of elderly California resident

City of Stonecrest Household Hazardous Waste Free Drive-Thru Event Aug. 7, 2021

Vernon Jones speaks out at protest, condemns Gwinnett County’s new mask mandate for students

Lawrenceville resident indicted in online romance scam of elderly California resident