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On Common Ground NewsDecember 16, 2020

CONYERS–Georgia Power recently secured a contract with the International Horse Park in Conyers to update 486 outdoor lights to energy efficient LED fixtures at the center. In addition to the lights that are expected to be upgraded in 2021, Georgia Power also worked with the horse park staff to present recommendations from an energy audit […]

On Common Ground NewsDecember 16, 2020

County officials seek to bring new life to stalled shopping district through strategic investment and planning The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners approved the Urban Redevelopment Agency of Gwinnett County’s (URA) purchase of 39 acres of the Gwinnett Place Mall site. The property is being purchased for $23 million from […]

On Common Ground NewsDecember 9, 2020

DeKalb launches dislocated workers’ Career Pathway Initiative DECATUR—Today, DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond announced the allocation of $1 million for the Dislocated Workers’ Career Pathway Initiative for approximately 650 DeKalb residents who are participants in the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act program. These individuals became unemployed due to the pandemic and are preparing […]

On Common Ground NewsDecember 8, 2020

Washington, DC—Walker’s Legacy is inviting women of color who own small businesses to respond to a survey for a chance to receive one of its COVID-19 Relief Micro Grants. Walker’s Legacy is the largest digital platform for multi-cultural women in business. Walker’s Legacy, the largest digital platform for multicultural women in business, is making the […]

On Common Ground NewsDecember 8, 2020

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Rockdale County Board of Assessors has launched an online homestead exemption application, which will eliminate the need for residents to file for an exemption in person. Homeowners can file for an exemption by visiting rockdalecountyga.gov and going to the “County Departments” tab. Hover over “Board of Assessors” […]

On Common Ground NewsDecember 8, 2020

Updated information: The City of Stonecrest Development Authority will meet on Dec. 10, 2020, 8:30 a.m. The meeting will be available via Stonecrest YouTube.

On Common Ground NewsDecember 8, 2020

CONYERS—Mayor Vince Evans, the Conyers City Council, staff and employees of the city of Conyers invite the public to a drop-in open house and official ribbon cutting of the new Conyers City Hall, 901 O’Kelly St., on Monday, Dec. 21 between the hours of 4 and 7 p.m. Those attending the event will be […]

On Common Ground NewsDecember 7, 2020

$200,000 of District 7 CARES ACT funding allocated for program DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has allocated $200,000 in District 7 Coronavirus, Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding to Operation HOPE to assist DeKalb County small business owners and entrepreneurs who have been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, lost their business, or have […]

On Common Ground NewsDecember 7, 2020

DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson is introducing a new initiative to assist small businesses impacted by COVID-19 and aspiring entrepreneurs ready to launch a new business. “I am excited to introduce my new initiative with Operation HOPE, Inc., The DeKalb County Small Businesses and Entrepreneurship Training Program, an 8-week course free to DeKalb County residents […]

On Common Ground NewsDecember 3, 2020

Rockdale County Board of Commissioners’ Chief of Staff Corey Hambrick’ will leave his position with Rockdale County government on Dec. 31. Members of the BOC expressed their appreciation for Cambric’s service. “It has been an honor and a pleasure to work with Corey. He is an innovative task master who always finds a way to perform a […]

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Georgia Power to update nearly 500 outdoor lights with energy efficient LEDs at International Horse Park in Conyers

Gwinnett County purchases 39-acre Gwinnett Place Mall property

DeKalb County provides $1,500 training grants to job seekers

Walker’s Legacy, Gates Foundation to award micro grants to assist minority women entrepreneurs

Rockdale County Board of Assessors launches online homestead exemption application

Stonecrest Development Authority To Meet Dec. 10, 2020

Public invited to ribbon cutting and open house at new Conyers City Hall

DeKalb Commissioner Cochran-Johnson, Operation HOPE partner to launch DeKalb Entrepreneurship Training Program

DeKalb Commissioner Cochran-Johnson, community partners to launch Entrepreneurship Training Program Dec. 15

Rockdale BOC Chief of Staff Corey Hambrick to resign Dec. 31

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