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On Common Ground NewsJuly 9, 2021

ATLANTA—Civil rights activist Ina Claire Evans was laid to rest on Wednesday, July 7. She transitioned peacefully on June 30. She was 86. Mrs. Evans served as a member of the Atlanta Public Schools Board of Education for 14 years and will be remembered not only as […]

On Common Ground NewsApril 8, 2021

The service for Ann Brown will be held on Monday, April 12, 2021, 1 p.m., at Christ The Lord Church of Atlanta, 3760 Glenwood Road Decatur, GA 30032, Pastor Earl Caruthers officiating. Ms. Brown will be laid to rest at Kennedy Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 2500 River Rd. Ellenwood, GA. A repass will be held at Christ […]

On Common Ground NewsApril 7, 2021

Family and friends will celebrate the life of Ann Brown on Monday, April 12, 1 p.m., at Donald Trimble Mortuary Chapel, 1876 Second Ave., Decatur, GA. The homegoing service will be held in person with a limit of 50 people attending, but will be lived streamed by Donald Trimble Mortuary for the […]

On Common Ground NewsApril 5, 2021

South DeKalb County community activist Ann Brown, who was fondly nicknamed the “Mayor of Belvedere,” has passed away. “We lost a great community leader this weekend,” said DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson. “She was an advocate of the people and loved her neighborhood, Belverdere. She helped get Avondale Mall torn down and revitalized by […]

On Common Ground NewsFebruary 20, 2021

Cornelius Stafford, a former president of the 100 Black Men of DeKalb County, Inc., passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 16. Members of the organization said they did not yet have details from Stafford’s wife, Patricia, about his death or plans for his homegoing service. A survivor of kidney failure and end […]

On Common Ground NewsJanuary 26, 2021

Rockdale County Clerk and Legislative Director Jennifer Rutledge lost her husband, Jack Kenneth “Kenny” Rutledge on Sunday, Jan. 17. Mr. Rutledge was tragically killed in an accident, 12 days after his birthday. He was 52. The family will receive friends from noon until 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 28, at Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 670 […]

On Common Ground NewsJanuary 18, 2021

Thelma Hitchcock, age 89, of Athens, GA passed away after illness on Jan. 13, 2021. She was the sister of Kenley Waller. Mr. Waller and his wife, Myra, who are residents of DeKalb County are the owners of Kenley’s Sandwich Shop and Catering. Mr. Waller expressed his gratitude to family and friends who offered […]

On Common Ground NewsJanuary 12, 2021

Randy Lewis Cato Jan. 20, 1956-Jan. 3, 2021 Pictured: Jeffery Cato and his wife, Kelly Cato, District 6 Coordinator for DeKalb County Commissioner Ted Terry mourn, thank the community for condolences for Randy Lewis Cato. Jeffery Cato and Randy Cato were brothers. Randy Lewis Cato transitioned into this world on Friday, Jan. […]

On Common Ground NewsDecember 22, 2020

March 29, 1969 Dec. 22, 2020 Story Update Dec. 26: Funeral Services for Heather Hudson will be held on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Bushelon Funeral Home at 1p.m., 800 14th Street SW Birmingham, Alabama 35211 Pastor Otis Johnson, officiating Viewing will be on Tuesday, Dec. Dec. 29, 2020. Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson lost his sister, […]

On Common Ground NewsDecember 11, 2020

CLARKSTON–Clarkston’s former Mayor Lee Swaney, who served two terms from 2002 to 2009, passed awayON DEC. 10. In his 2001 first run for the mayoral seat on Clarkston’s City Council, Swaney touted himself as “a champion for Old Clarkston.” During his tenure as Mayor, the City continued to welcome an increasing number of refugees—making Clarkston […]

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Category: Obits

Farewell to Atlanta Civil Rights Activist Ina Claire Evans: “A life well lived”

Homegoing service set for Ann Brown at Christ The Lord Church of Atlanta

Homegoing services set for dedicated South DeKalb community leader Ann Brown

South DeKalb community champion Ann Brown passes away

Remembering Cornelius Stafford, former president 100 Black Men of DeKalb County

Funeral set for Jack Kenneth “Kenny” Rutledge Jan. 28

Funeral services set for Thelma Hitchcock

Homegoing celebration set for Randy Lewis Cato

Heather Hudson, sister of Be Someone Founder Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson, passes

City of Clarkston flying flag at half-mast to honor passing of former Mayor Lee Swaney

Public Notice: DeKalb County School District Career Technical and Agricultural Education

Intuitive medical technology company expanding in Gwinnett County, adding 1,200 jobs

DeKalb Watershed reschedules work for water main near Katie Kerr Drive to Aug. 9

Public Notice: DeKalb County School District Career Technical and Agricultural Education

Intuitive medical technology company expanding in Gwinnett County, adding 1,200 jobs

DeKalb Watershed reschedules work for water main near Katie Kerr Drive to Aug. 9