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On Common Ground NewsJune 18, 2021

Late Congressman John Lewis to be honored, event will be live-streamed on FB MACON, GA—The city’s downtown will be filled with music as the Macon Make Music Day International Celebration beckons locals and visitors alike to Cherry Street on June 21. The daylong,, family-freindly festival, which features free pop-up performances […]

On Common Ground NewsJune 10, 2021

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CONYERS, GA—Trucks on the Tracks, a summer series of food truck gatherings with live music and children’s activities sponsored by Hargray, will take place in Olde Town Conyers on the fourth Thursday evenings of the month June through August. The types of food trucks will vary by event and announcements about […]

On Common Ground NewsJune 3, 2021

SNELLVILLE, GA—The historic black Promised Land community in Gwinnett County is preparing to celebrate the launch of a new, outdoor market featuring small businesses. The Promised Land Open Market will host a kickoff celebration on Saturday, June 12, at Lake Sheryl, 4540 Lee Road S.W., Snellville. An opening ceremony and ribbon cutting begins at […]

On Common Ground NewsMay 3, 2021

Gov. Kemp approves $1 million in grant funding to bolster tourism across variety of digital + print media ATLANTA— Explore Georgia, the state tourism office within the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), announced several new initiatives today(May 3) to increase visitation and support tourism recovery in the state. During a virtual event held at the […]

On Common Ground NewsApril 15, 2021

CONYERS, GA—The Taste of Spring Festival and Conyers Car Show will be held in Olde Town Conyers on Saturday, May 1, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 60 arts and crafts exhibitors and food vendors will line the streets of the historic district while the Conyers Car Show, sponsored by Redline Event Productions, […]

On Common Ground NewsApril 5, 2021

Photo cutline: Flat Rock Archives Johnny Waits teaches children about agriculture in Flat Rock, one of Georgia’s oldest Black communities, as part of a previous year’s Junior Ranger Day. Photo provided by AMNHA STONECREST, GA– Starting with Park Rx Day on Saturday, April 17, the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area (AMNHA) will participate in National Parks […]

On Common Ground NewsFebruary 23, 2021

Henry County District 5 Commissioner Bruce Holmes, flanked by representatives of Henry County Government, Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites, PATH Foundation, and the Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance, cuts the ribbon to celebrate the opening of the new PATH trail segment. Photo provided. HENRY COUNTY–GA The popular Arabia Mountain PATH […]

On Common Ground NewsJanuary 10, 2021

DeKalb County Cooperative Extension is calling for applications for Fresh on DeK, the DeKalb Mobile Farmers Market, stops for 2021. The deadline to apply is Friday, Feb. 26, 2021. Launched in May 2015, Fresh on DeK has raised awareness about the importance of fruit and vegetable consumption for healthy living by providing fresh, affordable produce […]

On Common Ground NewsMay 28, 2020

DeKalb County Extension announces the sixth season of Fresh on DeK, DeKalb County’s Mobile Farmers Market, which travels throughout the county offering nutrition education and fresh grown fruits and vegetables for sale. The season will be open from June 1 to Sept. 18. Fresh on DeK brings fresh fruits and vegetables to DeKalb County. […]

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Macon Make Music Day celebration set June 21

Conyers to host Trucks on the Tracks summer food truck series

Kickoff celebration set for “Promised Land Open Market” in Gwinnett County

Explore Georgia launches marketing campaign, travel guide to support tourism recovery

Conyers sets Taste of Spring and Car Show May 1

Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area to kick off National Parks Week with “Park Rx Day” on April 17

Arabia Mountain PATH trail expands to Henry County

Applications for DeKalb Mobile Farmers Market sites now open

Fresh on DeK Mobile Farmers Market starts sixth season on June 1

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