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On Common Ground NewsOctober 5, 2017

The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) has appointed Jabari Simama, president of Georgia Piedmont Technical College, to serve on its national Commission on Structured Pathways. The commission’s mission is to improve student pathway implementation throughout the association’s member colleges. “Structured pathways” is a relatively new term in academic circles. To help students decide on […]

On Common Ground NewsSeptember 21, 2017

Antioch AME Church in Stone Mountain will host the “Oldies But Goodies” Gospel Concert with its Mass Choir performing tonight (Sept. 21), 7 p.m., at its 765 S. Hairston Road campus. The church is celebrating its 149th anniversary and several events are planned. Pastor Vandy Simmons extends a cordial welcome to the community to attend the […]

On Common Ground NewsSeptember 15, 2017

Crews at the Stonecrest Command Center set up transformers and other equipment needed to restore power to homes and business in DeKalb County. Photos by Glenn L. Morgan/OCGNews DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond has declared a local state of emergency in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. The tropical storm that followed Irma caused widespread damage throughout […]

On Common Ground NewsSeptember 1, 2017

Gov. Nathan Deal has appointed DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond to the Stone Mountain Memorial Association board, which oversees the country’s largest monument to the Confederate war dead. The appointment makes Thurmond the only African-American member of the 10-member board. One member who is not pictured on the boards’ website is Roy N. […]

On Common Ground NewsAugust 11, 2017

By Nate Hill Many people think of a massage as a great way to relax. That’s true, but it’s not the only reason to get one. Massages also have a number of health benefits and these benefits are what led Mary Stallings to open Rejuvenation Massage & Body Work in Conyers. Stallings wanted to assist […]

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AACC names Jabari Simama to special commission

Antioch AME hosts gospel concert tonight in celebration of its 149th anniversary

Irma hits DeKalb County hard

Governor Deal appoints DeKalb CEO Thurmond to all-white Stone Mountain board

Recharge, refresh and revitalize at Rejuvenation Massage and Body Work

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