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On Common Ground NewsOctober 27, 2017

By Larry Johnson DeKalb County Commissioner Middle-class homeowners have reason to be skeptical of Washington’s latest promise of tax cuts for the middle class. As you may have heard, a group of leaders in Washington known as the “Big 6” recently unveiled its framework for tax reform, and their No. 1 promise was tax cuts […]

On Common Ground NewsOctober 27, 2017

Congressman Hank Johnson, who represents Georgia’s Fourth District, released the following statement after learning that, according to the Associated Press, a computer server at the center of a lawsuit against Georgia election officials was quietly wiped clean just after the suit was filed: “What appears to be a willful and premeditated destruction of evidence by […]

On Common Ground NewsOctober 12, 2017

Meet a Muslim, transgender woman, a blind person and a man who spent 27 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. All are speakers in a new “living books” program presented by the DeKalb County Public Library in partnership with […]

On Common Ground NewsOctober 2, 2017

The tech giant, Amazon, could have its very own city carved out of the new city of Stonecrest, if officials can get past several hurdles to entice the company to come to Stonecrest and the city can gain approval from the Georgia General Assembly. The idea for Amazon, Georgia is one that Mayor Jason Lary […]

On Common Ground NewsSeptember 21, 2017

Written by Jeffery Taylor Without immediate Congressional leadership to extend critical funding by Sept. 30, community health centers like Oakhurst Medical Centers, Inc. face a 70 percent reduction in federal funds, which the Department of Health and Human Services has estimated would lead to the closing of 2,800 health center sites. Community health centers […]

On Common Ground NewsSeptember 15, 2017

The City of Atlanta has launched the city’s first ever “Smart” street. Officials rolled out the North Avenue Smart Corridor Project in a ceremony held on Sept. 14 at Ponce City Market. The North Avenue Smart Corridor, funded by the Renew Atlanta Infrastructure Bond, is now the most connected corridor in the state of Georgia. […]

On Common Ground NewsSeptember 7, 2017

The flu season is here and the DeKalb County Board of Health is preparing to offer its first-ever drive-through flu shot clinic on Friday, Sept. 15. Health officials will conduct the clinic from noon until 6 p.m. in the Northlake Mall parking lot near Macy’s at 4800 Briarcliff Road in Atlanta. You can drive up, […]

On Common Ground NewsSeptember 7, 2017

The Ludie Banks family proved that its family reunion is still going strong with a big picnic on Sept. 3, Labor Day weekend. This year marked the 65th annual gathering the Banks have held. “We always have our reunion on the first Sunday in September. Ours is the longest held reunion in the county,” […]

On Common Ground NewsSeptember 7, 2017

DeKalb County CEO Michael L. Thurmond will show off his fancy footwork in the upcoming “Dancing with the DeKalb Stars,” a fundraiser and resource expo that DeKalb County Solicitor-General Donna Coleman-Stribling is hosting. Thurmond is among several notable DeKalb officials who will participate in the event. Coleman-Stribling announced the participants in the dance competition, which […]

On Common Ground NewsSeptember 7, 2017

DeKalb County this month plans to mail about 7,500 more suspended water and sewer bills to county customers, bringing the number of released bills to 26,000 or 72 percent, officials said. DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond said the county is continuing to move forward with the “New Day Project” he initiated in March to address […]

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Washington’s “Big 6” proposed tax cuts would hurt middle-class

Rep. Johnson’s statement on Georgia election server wiped clean

Challenge your stereotypes: DeKalb Library launches “Living Books” program

Stonecrest seeks to lure Amazon with a city named Amazon

OP/ED: Proposed federal cuts could reduce services at community health centers

Atlanta launches first ever “smart” technology on North Avenue

DeKalb to offer “drive-through” flu shot clinic

Rockdale honors Banks family’s 65-year reunion

DeKalb’s Solicitor-General announces participants in “Dancing With DeKalb Stars”

DeKalb moves closer to restoring normal water billing

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