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On Common Ground NewsJuly 28, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. —Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced today that four venues in his district will receive more than $542,000 in Shuttered Venue Operators Grants (SVOG). The four venues receiving funds are: A.R.T. Station in Stone Mountain: $61,609 Onstage Atlanta in Scottdale: $84,521 J.D. Entertainment, LLC in Covington: $391,798 Conyers Rockdale Council […]

On Common Ground NewsJuly 25, 2021

Here’s the list of Georgia leaders, professionals who will serve ATLANTA—Governor Brian P. Kemp announced appointments to various state boards, authorities, commissions, councils, and other state organizations. Georgia State Board of Architects and Interior Designers Cynthia Trimble has practiced as a professional interior designer for over 37 years. She […]

On Common Ground NewsJuly 23, 2021

Five Student Conservation Association interns, sponsored by The Nature Conservancy of Georgia’s CITY program, took part in a six week internship, maintaining trails and conserving ecosystems. Seen here with LA Allen, GDEI Training and Education Specialist at The Nature Conservancy, who helped manage the program. SCA interns helped park rangers spread mulch at […]

On Common Ground NewsJuly 22, 2021

ATLANTA – Former Georgia Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck was convicted today (July 22) of fraud and money laundering in a scheme against an insurer that he managed. Jurors returned a guilty verdict on all 37 counts of fraud and money laundering against Beck in the federal trial in Atlanta. According to […]

On Common Ground NewsJuly 21, 2021

ATLANTA– Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is warning consumers about a new take on the classic pyramid scheme: Instagram users. Recently, fraudsters have been promoting pyramid schemes to young adults via Instagram. In some cases, the scammers purport to be representatives of a company that is transferring money to college students […]

On Common Ground NewsJuly 19, 2021

ATLANTA, GA—For the July 14 national roll-out of the Child Tax Credit, Congressman Hank Johnson teamed up with local non-profit, Our House, United Way and the IRS to encourage families to be on the lookout for advance monthly payments of the Child Tax Credit of up to $300 per month […]

On Common Ground NewsJuly 19, 2021

Speaker David Ralston Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced he plans to push for $3 million in additional state law enforcement resources to fight crime in Atlanta. Ralston made the announcement during a meeting of the House Committee on Public Safety & Security via Zoom from Savannah, where he […]

On Common Ground NewsJune 25, 2021

County surpasses federal and state standards DECATUR, GA– DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management (DWM) has released the 2020 Drinking Water Quality Report, also referred to as a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). DWM continues to surpass all federal and state drinking water quality standards, providing DeKalb County customers with high-quality drinking water. The CCR […]

On Common Ground NewsJune 22, 2021

ATLANTA – The House Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Committee, chaired by State Rep.Bonnie Rich (R-Suwanee), and the Senate Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee, chaired by State Sen. John F. Kennedy (R-Macon), will hold its next series of joint town hall hearings across the state of Georgia. The schedule for the next three in-person hearings […]

On Common Ground NewsJune 21, 2021

ATLANTA– Georgia gas prices dropped slightly at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are paying an average price of $2.89 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is two cents less than a week ago, five cents less than last month and 97 cents more than this time last year. It costs Georgia motorists $43.35 to fill a 15-gallon tank of […]

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Congressman Hank Johnson secures $542K in “shuttered venue” grants for local cultural arts centers

Georgia Gov. Kemp names new appointments to various state boards + authorities

SCA interns complete experience at Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area

Former Georgia Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck convicted of fraud

Instagram users beware: Georgia AG warns of pyramid schemes

Congressman Hank Johnson helps roll out national Child tax credit monthly payments

Speaker Ralston proposes $3 million to help combat crime in Atlanta

DeKalb County Drinking Water Quality Report released

House, Senate Reapportionment Committees set town hall hearings

Georgia gas prices slightly drop

Decatur BBQ Blues & Bluegrass Festival returns for 20th year

State Rep. Angela Moore to celebrate Morris Brown College’s journey to accreditation at breakfast meeting

DeKalb pushes COVID vax, offers second round of $50 debit cards to urge residents to get shots

Decatur BBQ Blues & Bluegrass Festival returns for 20th year

State Rep. Angela Moore to celebrate Morris Brown College’s journey to accreditation at breakfast meeting

DeKalb pushes COVID vax, offers second round of $50 debit cards to urge residents to get shots