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DEKALB COUNTY, GA––DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announces a conviction by jury trial in the case against a Snellville man accused of beating a man so severely it ultimately ended his life.  On Monday, jurors found Jaheim Sims, 22, guilty on three counts of Felony Murder, Aggravated Battery, two counts of Aggravated Assault, and [...] The post 22-year-old Snellville man gets life sentence for fatal beating of 56-year-old man in random attack in DeKalb County first appeared on On Common Ground News - 24/7 local news. The post 22-year-old Snellville man gets life sentence fo ..read more

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STONECREST,GA–DeKalb County voters are urged to attend an upcoming DeKalb Chief Executive Officer debate on Thursday, April 18, 7 p.m., at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, 6400 Woodrow Road, Stonecrest. The “DeKalb Matters” debate will feature all qualified candidates vying to be the next CEO of DeKalb County. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, WSB-TV (Channel 2), and [...] The post New Birth, AJC, WSB-TV and V-103 partner to host DeKalb CEO debate April 18 first appeared on On Common Ground News - 24/7 local news. The post New Birth, AJC, WSB-TV and V-103 partner to host DeKalb CEO debate ..read more

CONYERS, GA–  The graduation rate for Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) students involved in Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) programs increased to an all-time high of 99.36% for 2023, continuing above the state-wide rate, which rose to 97.75%. This rate applies to students who complete a Career Pathway. The state also released the district’s [...] The post Rockdale county Public Schools CTAE graduation rate rises to all-time high first appeared on On Common Ground News - 24/7 local news. The post Rockdale county Public Schools CTAE graduation rate rises to all-tim ..read more

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA– The groundbreaking for the new Rockdale County Judicial and Administrative Complex will be held on Friday, April 19,  10 a.m., 981 Milstead Ave.,Conyers. The long-awaited project is the largest capital investment in the County’s history and will include a new courthouse and administration building as well as a renovation of the Historic Courthouse and Courthouse Annex [...] The post Ground-breaking for Rockdale County new judicial complex first appeared on On Common Ground News - 24/7 local news. The post Ground-breaking for Rockdale County new jud ..read more

STONECREST, GA—The Stonecrest Chamber of Commerce will officially unveil its Government Affairs Committee this week in conjunction with its “Building Bridges” panel discussion and networking event. The Stonecrest Chamber of Commerce, New Black Wall Street Market, Skyhub, the Adoma Agency, and RICE will host the Building Bridges event on Wednesday, April 17, 6 to 8 p.m., [...] The post Stonecrest Chamber of Commerce to host Building Bridges event on April 17 first appeared on On Common Ground News - 24/7 local news. The post Stonecrest Chamber of Commerce to host Building Bridges event on ..read more

CONYERS, GA– Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) has earned the Best Communities for Music Education designation. Now in its 25th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement for providing music access and education to all students. “We are extremely proud [...] The post Rockdale County Public Schools nationally recognized for music education first appeared on On Common Ground News - 24/7 local news. The post Rockdale County Public Schools nationally ..read more

The DeKalb County Board of Education will hold the following meetings on Monday, April 15, 2024. The board meeting is in-person and will be held in the J. David Williamson Board Room, Robert R. Freeman Administrative Complex, 1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard, Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083.   11:30 am     BOARD MEETING                    Executive Session for the [...] The post 2ND REVISED NOTICE OF DEKALB COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS: first appeared on On Common Ground New ..read more

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—A crowd of supporters and VIPS on Sunday, April 14, attended a meet-and-greet for long-time Democratic Congressman David Scott (GA-13), who is running for re-election. The reception was hosted by Rockdale County Commissioner Sherri Washington, Post 1, at Loretta’s Kitchen in Conyers, where a  Southern buffet was prepared for the event. Scott thanked [...] The post Crowd turns out for Congressman David Scott meet-and-greet in Rockdale County first appeared on On Common Ground News - 24/7 local news. The post Crowd turns out for Congressman David Scott meet-and-greet in ..read more