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On Common Ground NewsSeptember 16, 2021

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA–In celebration of National Preparedness Month, Rockdale County introduces Myisha Callaway, Operations Manager of the county’s 911 Communications. Calloway will mark her 10-year anniversary with the county in April 2022. She began her career with Rockdale as a trainer for the 911 Center. Click the image for video:

On Common Ground NewsSeptember 16, 2021

LITHONIA—The Lithonia Market on Main, which was scheduled Saturday, Sept. 18, has been cancelled due to current weather forecasts. Scattered thunderstorms are expected all weekend in metro Atlanta as tropical downpours in Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi head East toward Georgia. The new date for the Lithonia Market on Main will be Oct. […]

On Common Ground NewsSeptember 16, 2021

DECATUR, GA – DeKalb County Tax Commissioner Irvin J. Johnson is reminding property owners of the upcoming Sept. 30 installment deadline. Payments can be made online at DeKalbTax.org; additional payment methods include drop box, mail or by phone. Tax bills were sent mid-August by mail and by email to property owners who signed up for paperless billing. City […]

On Common Ground NewsSeptember 16, 2021

Virtual kickoff meeting scheduled DECATUR, GA—The DeKalb Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) is updating the county’s Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) and will conduct a virtual kickoff meeting for leaders and residents on Oct. 6, 1 to 2 p.m. to discuss the updates. Please register in advance for the meeting here or copy and paste this […]

On Common Ground NewsSeptember 16, 2021

On Common Ground NewsSeptember 16, 2021

On Common Ground NewsSeptember 15, 2021

The new SeaQuest Aquarium at Stonecrest Mall is recruiting for several positions as the sea-and-land adventure prepares for its grand opening in a few weeks. SeaQuest is inviting perspective candidates to attend its job fair, which will be held on Sept. 23, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. General Manager Grant Williams, III said he […]

On Common Ground NewsSeptember 15, 2021

News Update: The following game has been cancelled due to a positive Covid-19 test in the Druid Hills program: ADAMS STADIUM Madison Co. (2-1) vs. Druid Hills (0-4), 5:15 pm DEKALB COUNTY, GA—COVID-19 is again wreaking havoc on high school football teams in the DeKalb County School District(DCSD). McNair and Clarkston are cancelling […]

On Common Ground NewsSeptember 15, 2021

DEKALB COUNTY, GA–DeKalb County announced today that it has launched a smartphone app, Edulog Parent Portal, to provide parents and guardians information about their child’s school bus ride. The launch of the new app follows the massive number of school bus drivers who did not report to work in the district’s Region on Sept. […]

On Common Ground NewsSeptember 15, 2021

ATLANTA — The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is advisings consumers to use caution when doing business with PortaSpa, LLC, a Georgia-based company that sells portable spas and accessories. Complaints on file with BBB allege the company failed to deliver ordered products, did not provide requested refunds, did not communicate reasons for shipping delays with their customers, and provided poor customer service. PortaSpa, LLC has an “F” […]

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Meet Myisha Callaway, Operations Manager 911 Communications, Rockdale County

Lithonia Market on Main cancelled Sept. 18, new date Oct. 2

DeKalb County Tax Commissioner reminds property owners of first installment deadline, encourages online payment before Sept. 30

DeKalb County seeks public input on Hazard Mitigation Plan

City of Stonecrest Housing Authority Work Session, Sept. 22, 2 p.m.

City of Stonecrest Special Called Virtual Work Session Meeting, Sept. 17, 6 p.m.

SeaQuest at Stonecrest Mall is hiring wildlife lovers, people excited about helping others

DCSD cancels 3 football games Sept. 17 due to COVID-19

DeKalb County School District launches parent app to track school buses

Georgia-based online PortaSpa receives “F” rating after numerous consumer complaints to BBB

Meet Myisha Callaway, Operations Manager 911 Communications, Rockdale County

Cascade Family Skating Rink celebrates 21 years in Atlanta

Lithonia Market on Main cancelled Sept. 18, new date Oct. 2

Meet Myisha Callaway, Operations Manager 911 Communications, Rockdale County

Cascade Family Skating Rink celebrates 21 years in Atlanta

Lithonia Market on Main cancelled Sept. 18, new date Oct. 2