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November 4, 2021

ATLANTA – State Rep. Carl Gilliard (D-Garden City) was recently named by the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC) as its 2021 Legislator of the Year. “It is an honor to receive this kind of recognition from the country’s largest legislative Black caucus,” said Gilliard. “The GLBC is a driving force to championing legislation […]

October 18, 2021

ATLANTA—Gov. Brian P. Kemp has announced 27 appointments to various boards and commission Georgia Commission on Women Valerie Montgomery Rice is the sixth president of Morehouse School of Medicine and the first woman to lead the free-standing medical institution. Montgomery Rice serves as both the president and CEO. A renowned […]

September 15, 2021

Atlanta, GA – As part of the State of Georgia’s recognition of National Small Business Week 2021, Gov.r Brian P. Kemp today(Sept. 15) announced a new position in state government to support and empower Georgia’s small business community. According to Georgia Department of Labor data, businesses with fewer than 500 employees account for 99.8% of […]

August 31, 2021

DECATUR, GA—DeKalb County Fleet Management Deputy Director Robert Gordon is one of three to be inducted into the Public Fleet Hall of Fame, supported by Government Fleet and the American Public Works Association. Gordon was chosen from a select group of administrators because of his outstanding leadership and contribution to the industry. […]

August 29, 2021

CONYERS, GA—Conyers City Manager Tony Lucas announced that Carrie Bootcheck, city attorney, has been hired as in-house counsel for the city of Conyers effective Sep. 2. Bootcheck has served as assistant city attorney for Conyers since 2004 and in June 2021, was named city attorney and appointed as prosecuting attorney […]

August 15, 2021

DECATUR, GA—National Constables and Marshals Association announced the appointment of Chief Marshal William J. Taylor as state director for Georgia, effective Aug. 13, for a two-year term. Headquartered in Shreveport, La., the National Constables and Marshals Association (NCMA) was founded in 1973 and currently has 15 state directors with over 1,000 members. […]

June 16, 2021

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA– When a young Chris Minor played football at Cemetery Field, he did not know he would one day oversee the organization that operates that very park. For the first time in history, Minor — an African American — has been named as the new director of the Gwinnett County Parks and […]

June 7, 2021

Newly-elected State Rep. Angela Moore, HD 90, is recovering from an accident that happened over the weekend following her inaugural community breakfast meeting. Moore’s district covers parts of DeKalb, Rockdale and Henry counties. Moore tripped and fell after a community breakfast meeting that she hosted on Saturday (June 5) at Panola Mountain State […]

June 7, 2021

As we sail into the month of June, social media is abuzz this month with posts about wedding anniversary celebrations. June is no doubt a popular month to get hitched. According to Bride magazine, the wedding season peaks in June and September. On Common Ground News salutes these couples as they and their families and […]

June 7, 2021

David Manuel has been named Fulton County Director of Arts & Culture effective June 9, County Manager Dick Anderson has announced. Manuel joins Fulton from neighboring DeKalb where he was Arts & Culture Manager and previously served as Interim Deputy Director of DeKalb Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs. Anderson said Manuel is a welcome addition […]

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Georgia Legislative Black Caucus names Rep. Carl Gilliard as 2021 Legislator of the Year

Gov. Kemp names 27 appointments to Georgia boards and commissions

Gov. Kemp announces new economic development role to empower small businesses

DeKalb Fleet Management Deputy Director Robert Gordon named to Public Fleet Hall of Fame

Carrie Bootcheck hired as In-House Counsel for City of Conyers

DeKalb County marshal appointed as State Director for the National Constables and Marshals Association

Gwinnett County promotes Chris Minor as first African-American Parks Director

State Rep. Angela Moore takes a tumble, recovering from injuries

These community leaders are celebrating June wedding anniversaries this week

David Manuel departs DeKalb County, named Fulton County Director of Arts & Culture

City of Stonecrest's Soulful Tree Lighting Spectacular offers evening of holiday cheer, family fun

Rockdale County Board of Commissioners sets Dec./Jan. meeting schedule

Rockdale County Board of Elections office to relocate Dec. 6

City of Stonecrest’s Soulful Tree Lighting Spectacular offers evening of holiday cheer, family fun

Rockdale County Board of Commissioners sets Dec./Jan. meeting schedule

Rockdale County Board of Elections office to relocate Dec. 6