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On Common Ground NewsFebruary 20, 2021

7,000 tenants and landlords apply for financial relief DECATUR,GA.– Monday, Feb. 22, will be the last day that tenants and landlords can apply for financial help through the DeKalb Tenant-Landlord Assistance Coalition (TLAC) program. The online application will close at 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 22. “Due to the overwhelming response to the […]

On Common Ground NewsFebruary 20, 2021

By Mark Brock, DCSD Athletics Specialist DeKalb County School District’s (DCSD) Columbia High School won the Region 6-2A high school girls’ basketball championship, defeating South Atlanta High School 59-48 at Greater Atlanta Christian High School (GAC) on Feb. 19. The Columbia Boys’ team also won the consolation game against KIPP , 67-48. Columbia […]

On Common Ground NewsFebruary 20, 2021

Georgia Secretary of State restricts drop boxes, early processing of absentee ballots The DeKalb Board of Voter Registration and Elections approved changes to advance voting times for two upcoming elections. The board voted to adjust all available advance voting times to begin at 8 a.m. and conclude at 4:30 p.m. to align the Georgia […]

On Common Ground NewsFebruary 17, 2021

DECATUR, GA—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) DeKalb County Branch will host its virtual Youth Council Meeting on Feb. 20, 2 p.m. The council will plan its annual activities, elect officers and receive their Black History Program assignments. The council is excited to have guest speaker, Temple Lester, a 13-year-old […]

On Common Ground NewsFebruary 17, 2021

K10 Malachi Harris – T3 Isaiah Logan By Mark Brock DCSD Athletics Department KIPP Academy of Atlanta took the lead with 1:06 to play and held off the Towers Titans for a 45-44 Region 6-2A boys’ victory at Towers on Tuesday night to end the Titans’ 2021 season. The two teams entered the fourth […]

On Common Ground NewsFebruary 16, 2021

DECATUR, GA—Approximately 7,000 tenants and landlords have applied for financial help since the DeKalb Tenant-Landlord Assistance Coalition program opened Friday, Feb. 12. According to Javoyne Hicks, DeKalb County Clerk of State and Magistrate Courts, the program had received approximately 34,000 website visits and 7,300 emails. “This program is unique because it not only protects renters […]

On Common Ground NewsFebruary 16, 2021

COVID-19 vaccine deliveries to DeKalb County Board of Health for this week are delayed due to the winter weather systems impacting a major portion of the United States. the vaccines are being held until they can safely get through the supply chain, DeKalb officials said today(Feb. 16). As a result of this delay, second […]

On Common Ground NewsFebruary 16, 2021

The DeKalb Delegation will meet on Wednesday, Feb 17, at noon or immediately upon adjournment of its regular session. The guest speakers for the meeting will be the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners, who will present their legislative agenda. Public viewing of the meeting will be available via Facebook Live at : https://www.facebook.com/DeKalbStateDelegation Thank […]

On Common Ground NewsFebruary 16, 2021

DeKalb County Government will host four drive-through food distribution events on Saturday, Feb 20, during which 3,500 DeKalb residents will receive one 20-pound box of fruit and vegetables and a 10-pound package of chicken hindquarters. Beginning at 10 a.m., the COVID-19 Care Baskets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at four locations: James […]

On Common Ground NewsFebruary 15, 2021

DeKalb County Police arrested 11 people after tracking a crew of four suspects who burglarized a Publix pharmacy in the wee hours of the morning on Valentine’s Day. Police responded to the burglary at 3045 Panola Road in the city of Stonecrest around 2:15 a.m., authorities said. The suspects, who broke […]

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DeKalb to close applications for rental assistance due to overwhelming response

DeKalb’s Columbia Girls’ win Basketball Championship, defeats South Atlanta

DeKalb County updates advance voting information for special elections, House District 90 advance voting set Feb. 24-March 5

NAACP DeKalb Youth Council sets virtual meeting: “Raising Up a New Generation of Leaders”

Towers, three other DeKalb Basketball teams’ seasons end in region tournaments

7,000 DeKalb tenants and landlords apply for financial relief

DeKalb rescheduling second dose Moderna appointments due to shipment delays

DeKalb County state lawmakers will present virtual meeting featuring county commissioners

DeKalb County to distribute 3,500 boxes of produce and chicken to needy families on Feb. 20

11 arrested after Publix pharmacy burglary in DeKalb County

City of Stonecrest, City Council Work Session March 8, 2021 at 6 p.m.

Hendrickson promotes ‘Gwinnett Standard’ of Excellence in first State of the County Address

DeKalb Commissioner Larry Johnson honored during Asian American Advocacy Day

City of Stonecrest, City Council Work Session March 8, 2021 at 6 p.m.

Hendrickson promotes ‘Gwinnett Standard’ of Excellence in first State of the County Address

DeKalb Commissioner Larry Johnson honored during Asian American Advocacy Day