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On Common Ground NewsJuly 29, 2021

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DECATUR, GA-Motorists should expect delays stemming from lane closures beginning Aug. 2 as work crews begin repairing aging sewer pipes along South Columbia Drive . The DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management (DWM) is initiating these construction projects to address the repair needs of approximately 100,000 linear feet of sewer pipe […]

On Common Ground NewsJuly 29, 2021

Guest speaker Aundria Richmond DECATUR, GA—DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson will host T.H.R.I.V.E. in Biz virtual fireside chat on Thursday, Aug. 12, at 7 p.m. The Technology, Health, Readiness, Infrastructure, Vulnerable Populations and Economic Opportunities (T.H.R.I.V.E.) in Biz will focus on encouraging people to keep going in business, how to go from surviving to […]

On Common Ground NewsJuly 29, 2021

Free backpacks will be provided at the July 31 event DECATUR, GA—DeKalb County residents will have another chance to get the COVID vaccination—and receive a $50 pre-paid debit card for doing so. DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond is offering the incentives for the second time this month on […]

On Common Ground NewsJuly 28, 2021

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STONE MOUNTAIN, GA—The Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library, 952 Leon St., is preparing to reopen its doors, again after being closed for two years to undergo renovations. An open house is scheduled Thursday, Aug. 5, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. to give patrons a sneak peek at the new look and new furnishings. Completed […]

On Common Ground NewsJuly 28, 2021

DeKalb County School District will host its Back-to-School DriveThru event on July 31, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at three locations: Buck Godfrey Stadium in Decatur, James R. Hallford Stadium in Clarkson and North DeKalb Stadium in Chamblee. The event will feature DCSD Village, school supplies, food […]

On Common Ground NewsJuly 26, 2021

DECATUR, GA—Venick Tanner, a 91-year-old Decatur resident who was reported missing, has been found, the DeKalb County Police Department said today. Tanner, who has dementia, walked away from The Regency House, 341 Winn Way, Decatur, on July 25 at approximately 2 a.m. Police reported around 12:30 p.m. today (July 26) that Tanner […]

On Common Ground NewsJuly 26, 2021

Incentive increased vaccinations by 48 percent over previous event DeKalb County vaccinated 185 people against the deadly COVID-19 virus and gave each a $50 prepaid debit card during its monthly food distribution July 24 at three locations. That was a 48 percent increase over the previous vaccination event where […]

On Common Ground NewsJuly 23, 2021

The DeKalb County Board of Education will hold the following virtual meeting on Monday, July 26, 2021: 10:00am VIRTUAL CALLED MEETING BOARD RETREAT/EXECUTIVE SESSION for the purpose of discussing permitted matters regarding personnel and legal. The meeting agenda is attached and can be accessed online by going to: www.dekalbschoolsga.org, click on Leadership, go […]

On Common Ground NewsJuly 23, 2021

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STONECREST, GA—On Common Ground News’ youngest reporter, Amelia Luna Brown, 5, was on the scene on July 22 to cover the groundbreaking of the botanical garden at the Salem-Panola Library, 5137 Salem Road. Luna, 5, had the chance to learn about bees, butterflies, birds, and edible plants while participating in an array of activities during […]

On Common Ground NewsJuly 21, 2021

CEO Thurmond: ‘Only 44 percent of residents are fully vaccinated’ DECATUR, GA—DeKalb County Government is giving away $50 prepaid debit cards as incentives for the first 300 people receiving COVID-19 vaccinations July 24 during the county’s monthly food distribution. Beginning at 8 a.m., DeKalb County Board of Health medical professionals […]

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DeKalb County to begin repairing aging sewer pipes along S. Columbia Drive starting Aug. 2

DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson to host “T.H.R.I.V.E. in Biz” virtual fireside chat

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

Open house set Aug. 5 for renovated Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library

DCSD to host Back-to-School Drive-Thru events July 31

DeKalb Police: Missing elderly man found

DeKalb CEO Thurmond: $50 debit cards for vaccinations a “major success”

REVISED NOTICE OF DEKALB COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION VIRTUAL CALLED MEETING

Groundbreaking held for Salem-Panola Library edible garden

DeKalb County to offer $50 debit cards for vaccinations

Browns Mill Aquatic Center now open weekends

DeKalb County to begin repairing aging sewer pipes along S. Columbia Drive starting Aug. 2

Lawrenceville, GA native Lyan Martinez-Casiano is serving aboard USS John P. Murtha

Browns Mill Aquatic Center now open weekends

DeKalb County to begin repairing aging sewer pipes along S. Columbia Drive starting Aug. 2

Lawrenceville, GA native Lyan Martinez-Casiano is serving aboard USS John P. Murtha