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On Common Ground NewsMarch 3, 2021

By Terri Denison SBA Georgia District Office Director The U.S. Small Business Administration(SBA) continues to take steps to make the Paycheck Protection Program(PPP) more equitable for small businesses and underserved communities. Since the latest round of funding opened six weeks ago, the program has successfully reached smaller borrowers. As of Feb. 28, […]

On Common Ground NewsFebruary 26, 2021

Conyers-Rockdale Chamber of Commerce is ready to help you LEARN the ins and outs of the business work and turn your PASSION into a business with the VIRTUAL 2021 ENTREPRENEURIAL ACADEMY Starting Monday, March 22, 2021, this FIVE-WEEK VIRTUAL program offers motivated individuals the essential information needed to START and a RUN a successful business. […]

On Common Ground NewsFebruary 22, 2021

ATLANTA, GA – As tax season is approaching, a number of Georgians are discovering that they may be the victims of unemployment insurance fraud. Consumers say they received 1099-G forms from the Department of Labor indicating that they owe taxes on unemployment compensation they received in 2020. However, the benefits actually went to identity thieves […]

On Common Ground NewsJanuary 26, 2021

Funding, assistance for homeowners, renters and small business owners to be discussed DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson will host a special town hall to inform residents about the $900 billion coronavirus relief bill passed by the U. S. Congress in December 2020. The DeKalb County Coronavirus Economic Relief Bill Town Hall will be held Thursday, […]

On Common Ground NewsJanuary 25, 2021

Veteran health official takes helm ATLANTA–Jevon Gibson has been named the new CEO of The Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority (The FDHA), owner of Grady Health System . The FDHA is the healthcare safety net for both Fulton and DeKalb County, providing critical components to the care of indigent citizens in metro Atlanta. The FDHA Board of Trustees […]

On Common Ground NewsJanuary 21, 2021

The Gwinnett County Department of Community Services has combined its Gwinnett L.I.F.E., Gwinnett Extend and OneSTOP program guides into one publication called InGwinnett to make it easier for residents to learn about programs, events and experiences in our community. Published twice times a year, InGwinnett features information about six months’ worth of Community Services’ aquatic […]

On Common Ground NewsJanuary 21, 2021

ATLANTA – Businesses will have the opportunity to operate sidewalk kiosks in downtown Atlanta under an enhanced licensing program the city is launching this spring. Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced reforms to the city’s public kiosk program to enhance economic development and create greater opportunities for entrepreneurs and microbusinesses. The program, managed by […]

On Common Ground NewsJanuary 14, 2021

Starbucks has announced new initiatives as part of its long-standing commitment to positively impact the communities it serves. The company will invest $100 million to launch the Starbucks Community Resilience Fund focused on supporting small businesses and community development projects in Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) neighborhoods. In addition, Starbucks is partnering […]

On Common Ground NewsJanuary 6, 2021

Rockdale County Government, the City of Conyers and the Conyers-Rockdale Economic Development Council are inviting the public to learn about the “Advancing Rockdale Economic Development Strategy” during a virtual event on Jan. 20, 3 to 4 p.m. Over the past 12 months, the county, city and Economic Development Council have partnered, with the support […]

On Common Ground NewsDecember 18, 2020

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp today announced that ByoPlanet® International, a leading producer of electrostatic spray technology, is investing nearly $7 million in expanding its Georgia manufacturing operations, delivering 250 jobs to Athens-Clarke County. “It’s a pleasure to see ByoPlanet International continue to grow their footprint in Athens,” saidKemp. “With a spray system born from innovative […]

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OP/ED: SBA rolls out changes to Payroll Protection Program to help small businesses

VIRTUAL 2021 ENTREPRENEURIAL ACADEMY

Georgia AG Chris Carr warns of unemployment benefits scams

DeKalb Commissioner Cochran-Johnson sets Feb. 4 town hall to discuss Coronavirus economic relief bill

Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority announces Jevon Gibson as new CEO

Gwinnett County rolls out new publication, inGwinnett, highlighting events, services and more

City of Atlanta reforms downtown sidewalk kiosks program, new plan will roll out this spring

Starbucks announces $100 million investment to assist Atlanta small businesses

Conyers-Rockdale to unveil new economic development strategy

ByoPlanet® International expands operations in Athens, creates 250 Jobs

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