On Common Ground News - 24/7 local news https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Georgia’s Christmas tree farms, hayrides, train rides + more DeKalb CEO addresses Urban Camping Ordinance, outlines housing investments, coordinated response Atlanta relaunches FLOAT to help customers with past-due water bills, relief from late fees Gwinnett County to ‘Light Green’ for veterans, community invited to join Operation Green Light celebration DeKalb County community mourns Mo Better Chicken owner William Geter III fatally shot by his 22-year-old son City of Lilburn’ sets Christmas parade Dec. 12 Georgia Democrats sweep key races with several newcomers Rockdale County voters approve FLOST to help lower property taxes, new sales tax effective Jan. 1, 2027 City of Stonecrest November Work Session – November 9, 2026 @ 6pm DeKalb County VRE announces unofficial General Election results, certification dates Keisha Lance Bottoms makes history, defeats billionaire Rick Jackson to become first black female governor in GA and U.S Conyers filmmakers to screen Southern Gothic “KUDZU” in Olde Town @ Black Box Theatre Nov. 27 City of Stonecrest Public Hearing for Special Administrative Permits, November 17, 2026 Conyers City Council sets Work Session, City Council meeting Nov. 4 OFFICIAL NOTICE OF ELECTION NAACP DEKALB COUNTY BRANCH – UNIT 5192 DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office hosts annual holiday food drive until Nov. 20 DeKalb County urgent community meeting with Claratel officials cancelled, Super District Commissioner Bolton explains why DeKalb County VRE reminds voters to plan ahead for Nov. 3 Election Day Gwinnett County woman, 48, convicted in $1M call center scam targeting seniors across U.S. & Canada Antioch-Lithonia Missionary Baptist Church’s First Lady Idell Ward passes away Urgent Meeting on Claratel Behavioral Health Homes near Southwest DeKalb High The Marcus Foundation awards $5M to Big Brothers Big Sisters to expand Level Up mentoring program DeKalb County sets information open house Nov. 2 for McLendon Water Transmission Main Replacement Project Conyers Mayor Alsobrook to host “United in Faith Community Conversations” Nov. 10, 24 Rockbridge Coalition is joining a community conversation with local leaders Oct. 29 City of Stonecrest SAP Nov 17, 2026 Agenda City of Stonecrest CPIM Meeting Nov 12, 2026 DeKalb County man, 64, indicted for running over estranged wife, concealing her death U.S. Homeland Security officer indicted in DeKalb County shooting over noise complaint Woman, 48, charged with murder in Lawrenceville fatal overdose case Rockdale County adopts updated UDO, expands housing options and clarifies development standards City of Stonecrest Community Planning Information Meeting, November 12, 2026 City of Stonecrest NOTICE – Special Called URA Meeting, October 26, 2026 DeKalb County Sheriff’s deputies arrest 18-year-old wanted in Decatur homicide, armed robbery Georgia lawmakers urge Gov. Kemp to bring home National Guard soldiers before the holidays U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson, DeKalb County Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson to host resources fair Gwinnett County unveils newly expanded Lenora Park Community Recreation Center City of Stonecrest October City Council Meeting – October 26, 2026 @ 6pm Georgia surpasses 1 million in-person early votes DeKalb County: Country Lane closed for tree removal Oct. 29 Follow the Yellow Brick Road to City of Stonecrest’s magical fall festival Oct. 24 City of Stonecrest SDA Oct 28, 2026 Voter turnout for Rockdale County on Sunday, Oct.18: 536 Late touchdown propels Lithonia Bulldogs to 20-7 region win over Southwest DeKalb Panthers Decatur man indicted in domestic violence homicide of ex-girlfriend Positive rabies case reported in DeKalb County, bat tests positive in Echo Cliff Court area Day 3: Rockdale County voter turnout climbs to 6,622 DeKalb County revises pickup for bulky items following GA’s weather-related state of emergency Home Blog