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On Common Ground NewsJune 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 […]

On Common Ground NewsJune 7, 2021

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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 […]

On Common Ground NewsJune 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 […]

On Common Ground NewsJune 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 […]

On Common Ground NewsMarch 3, 2021

DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson was among those honored at the Asian Americans Advancing Justice–Atlanta’s Tenth Annual Asian American Advocacy Day. The theme of this year’s event, which was held virtually, was #AAPIRising: The New South. Asian American Advocacy Day highlighted the legislative advocacy of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community and […]

On Common Ground NewsMarch 3, 2021

LITHONIA, GA–Family and friends honored DeKalb County community activist John Evans on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021 with a drive-through birthday celebration. Evans turned 88 on Jan. 29. NAACP DeKalb President Teresa Hardy helped family members and others to coordinate the event, putting up banners and decorations under overcast skies and damp weather for the special […]

On Common Ground NewsFebruary 20, 2021

The Rockdale County Democratic Party recently held its virtual swearing-In ceremony announcing its newly elected and appointed officers. Rosalyn Ridgeway is the new chair of the Rockdale Democratic Party. The swearing-In seremony was performed by the Honorable Phinia Aten, Chief Magistrate Judge of Rockdale County and the keynote speaker was State Sen. Tonya P. […]

On Common Ground NewsFebruary 20, 2021

The Rockdale County Department of Stormwater Management will now manage Land Disturbance Permitting (LDP) processes due to new state mandates. Effective March 29, 2021, all LDP applications, including fees, are to be submitted directly to Rockdale County Stormwater Management. This function was previously managed by the Rockdale County Planning and Development Department. Any project […]

On Common Ground NewsJanuary 20, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) has been named as a member to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, the main investigative committee in the U.S. House of Representatives. The committee is tasked with oversight of the executive branch and will have a central role in picking up the pieces from the Trump […]

On Common Ground NewsJanuary 13, 2021

On Monday, Jan. 11, the DeKalb County Board of Education(BOE) elected new Board members at its regular monthly meeting. Vickie B. Turner was unanimously elected Board Chair, and Diijon DaCosta was unanimously elected Vice Chair by the DeKalb County Board of Education. Anna Hill and Deidre Pierce were also sworn in as new board […]

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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

DeKalb Commissioner Larry Johnson honored during Asian American Advocacy Day

Drive-through birthday celebration held for DeKalb community activist John Evans, 88

Rockdale County Democratic Party announces new slate of officers

Rockdale County Stormwater Management to process land disturbance permits effective March 29

Congressman Hank Johnson named to influential House Oversight & Reform Committee

Vickie B. Turner elected DeKalb Board of Education Chair, Dijon DaCosta elected Vice Chair

Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park hosts Juneteenth Atlanta 2021celebration

Kids whip up tasty brunch in cooking class with Conyers Councilwoman Connie Alsobrook

City of Stonecrest, July 6th Planning Commission Meeting

Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park hosts Juneteenth Atlanta 2021celebration

Kids whip up tasty brunch in cooking class with Conyers Councilwoman Connie Alsobrook

City of Stonecrest, July 6th Planning Commission Meeting