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On Common Ground NewsAugust 3, 2020

The city of Stonecrest is preparing to receive the late Rev. Dr. Noel Battle, who will lie in state for public viewing at City Hall on this Friday, Aug. 7, 1 to 4 p.m. Rev. Battle, founder of First Comfort Missionary Baptist Church in Decatur, passed away on July 28. He was 87. “The Rev. […]

On Common Ground NewsJuly 31, 2020

John Lewis Feb. 21, 1940- July 17, 2020 ATLANTA—A crowd of spectators gathered outside of the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church as Georgia’s Congressman John Robert Lewis’ casket arrived for his 11 a.m. homegoing celebration on Thursday, July 30. Nine soldiers from the nation’s four military branches carried the casket inside the church, where […]

On Common Ground NewsApril 23, 2020

A virtual memorial tribute will be held to remember South DeKalb community activist Kenneth Saunders, III on April 24, 1:30 p.m. Mr. Saunders, who recently passed away from COVID-19, was vice president of the Hidden Hills Civic Association, an organization where he served for more than two decades. Mr. Saunders was passionate about […]

On Common Ground NewsApril 10, 2020

Dec. 14, 1929-April 8, 2020 https://www.facebook.com/vernon.jones.1694/posts/344176155918581

On Common Ground NewsApril 8, 2020

Pictured: Vernon Jones and “Ma” in a January 2020 Facebook post The mother of Georgia State Rep. Vernon Jones passed away today. Rufer Jones was blessed to be 90 years old. Jones told On Common Ground News that he was at her beside when she made her transition. “She looked so pretty. Her […]

On Common Ground NewsApril 5, 2020

Human rights activist Joseph Echols Lowery, Oct. 6, 1921-March 27, 2020 Metro Atlanta leaders shares thoughts, prayers ATLANTA—A small, private service will be held for the late civil rights icon, the Rev. Dr. Joseph Lowery, due to social distancing mandates and the coronavirus pandemic. Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. […]

On Common Ground NewsFebruary 5, 2020

On Common Ground NewsJanuary 16, 2020

Bishop Quincy Lavelle Carswell, overseer of The Covenant Church in Decatur, is being remembered as one of Atlanta’s most beloved and influential faith leaders. The prominent pastor passed away on Jan. 11, two days after suffering a stroke. He was 66 years old. Public viewing will be on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 12 to […]

On Common Ground NewsJanuary 14, 2020

Family, friends and the local and national faith communities are mourning the loss of Bishop Quincy Lavelle Carswell, senior pastor of The Covenant Church in Decatur. The prominent pastor, known and loved by many, passed on Jan. 11, two days after suffering a stroke. He was 66. Bishop Carswell had been in ministry […]

On Common Ground NewsNovember 13, 2019

Funeral arrangements for 21-year-old Alexis Crawford have been finalized for this weekend. The Clark Atlanta University student’s body was found on Nov. 8 in a DeKalb County park. Authorities said Crawford was strangled to death. Jordyn Jones, Crawford’s roommate, and Jones’ boyfriend, Barron Brantley, have both been charged with her murder and booked into […]

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Rev. Dr. Noel Battle to lie in state at Stonecrest City Hall

Icon Congressman John Lewis is laid to rest after six-day celebration honoring his legacy

“Remembering and Honoring Kenneth Saunders III”

State Rep. Vernon Jones’ tribute to his mother, Rufer Hickman “Ma” Jones

Georgia State Rep. Vernon Jones’ mother passes away

Private service to be held for Civil Rights icon Joseph Lowery

Salute to Investigator John Cole Haynie

Bishop Quincy Carswell remembered as one of Atlanta’s most beloved and influential pastors

Homegoing set for Bishop Quincy Lavelle Carswell of Decatur

Funeral set for CAU student Alexis Crawford

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