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September 8, 2021

By Andrew Wells, Stonecrest Resident There is an old parable about a man who planted a fig tree in a vineyard and appointed a keeper to tend to the tree. He went to the tree one day wanting figs but found none. He asked the keeper of his vineyard, “Why does this fig […]

July 27, 2021

By Rosalyn Ridgeway Chair, Rockdale County Democrats Rockdale County Democrats would like to commend our 4th District Congressional Representative, Hank Johnson, for getting into “GoodTrouble” this past week to defend our free, fair, equal and easy access to the ballot box. Johnson joined eight others for the Black Votes Matter peaceful protest in Washington, D.C. […]

June 8, 2021

By Al Chatman DeKalb County resident Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. often quoted William Cullen Bryant in saying, “Truth crushed to earth shall rise again;” then he would add, “A lie cannot live forever.” It appears that some members of the Stone Mountain Memorial Association(SMMA) and some Georgia legislators are trying to prove […]

June 3, 2021

“Stonecrest’s woes are simply bumps in the road… It will survive.” By Kathryn Rice, Ph.D. The Rice Report Stonecrest’s woes have come to light. Several have taken the opportunity to jeer at the concept of forming a city and say, “See, we told you that forming a city was not a good idea.” […]

April 5, 2021

By Lance Hammonds Chair of the Rockbridge Coalition The Governor’s Office of Student Achievement produces an annual “Report Card” that tracks several factors that impact student achievement in Georgia. The report card is designed to provide information to educators, parents, students, and all stakeholders with valuable information and challenges us to improve education for […]

March 3, 2021

By Terri Denison SBA Georgia District Office Director The U.S. Small Business Administration(SBA) continues to take steps to make the Paycheck Protection Program(PPP) more equitable for small businesses and underserved communities. Since the latest round of funding opened six weeks ago, the program has successfully reached smaller borrowers. As of Feb. 28, […]

February 9, 2021

New superintendent ‘doesn’t yet know what she’s doing’ By Deborah Jones President, Organization of DeKalb Educators(ODE) The DeKalb County School District is not being honest with the public. In doing so, the superintendent and the board are risking the lives of all DeKalb families. You won’t find newsletters or tweets or videos […]

December 29, 2020

Seven Rockdale County poll workers have tested positive for COVID-19, forcing elections officials to seek a court order consolidating the number of precincts from 16 to 4 to ensure that enough workers are available for the Jan. 5 runoffs. During an emergency virtual meeting today (Dec. 29), Rockdale Elections Director Cynthia Willingham reported the […]

October 9, 2020

By Amos King Recenty, I read an article in On Common Ground News that was written by Georgia Rep. Karen Bennett. In this article, Rep. Bennett blasts the Jefferson County, Kentucky grand jury concerning the September 23 charges stemming from the death of Breonna Taylor by Louisville law enforcement officers. Pictured: L-R Retired LTC Amos […]

August 24, 2020

By Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) Donald Trump is a corrupt, misogynistic, xenophobic, homophobic, race-baiting narcissist whose incompetence has led to the deaths of almost 180,000 Americans, and whose corruption is almost unfathomable. This is why he must be voted out of office on November 3rd, and Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are poised to […]

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OP/ED: New and Non Voters: Don’t cumbereth the ground! Bottled salt (uncast votes) leads to bland food (local government)

Rockdale Democrats salute Congressman Hank Johnson for getting in “Good Trouble”

OP/ED: SMMA, Georgia lawmakers must cease to honor the Stone Mountain Park Confederacy memorial

Op/Ed Resurrection

OP/ED: Georgia Governor’s “Report Card’ underscores much work needed in South DeKalb schools

OP/ED: SBA rolls out changes to Payroll Protection Program to help small businesses

OP/ED DeKalb County School District putting faculty, families at risk of COVID-19

Rockdale County poll workers battling COVID-19, elections officials map out new plan for Jan. 5 runoffs

OP/ED Justice for Veterans to Georgia Rep. Karen Bennett: You failed to raise your voice for local veterans

OP/ED: Biden, Harris poised to lead from darkness of Trump presidency

DeKalb Commissioner Cochran-Johnson to host 3rd annual lock-in event to support teen males

Stonecrest’s parks director Brandon Riley leaving city, accepts new leadership position with nonprofit

Greater Lithonia Chamber celebrates On Common Ground News, shares special announcements

DeKalb Commissioner Cochran-Johnson to host 3rd annual lock-in event to support teen males

Stonecrest’s parks director Brandon Riley leaving city, accepts new leadership position with nonprofit

Greater Lithonia Chamber celebrates On Common Ground News, shares special announcements