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On Common Ground News: Your source for local news in Metro Atlanta. The newspaper was founded in April 1995 by Glenn L. Morgan and Valerie J.
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On Common Ground News is an award-winning newspaper that covers communities throughout the metro Atlanta area including DeKalb, Fulton, Gwinnett, Rockdale and Henry counties. Morgan as a way to highlight critical issues that educate, empower, and inspire local communities. As a hyper local news outlet, OCG is a trusted source for school news, government news, small businesses and houses of worship. OCG is the pulse of the community, breaking news as it occurs.

07/03/2025

Rockdale County offices to close early July 3 for Independence Day celebration

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—Due to the “Red, White and Boom Independence Day Celebration” on Thursday, July 3, several Rockdale County offices in Olde Town Conyers will close early to allow Rockdale employees time to safely exit the premises before set up of the celebration begins.

Click link for full story: https://ocgnews.com/rockdale-county-offices-to-close-early-july-3-for-independence-day-celebration/

07/03/2025

DeKalb County tax office warns of fake vehicle renewal letters, announces other travel reminders

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DEKALB COUNTY, GA –DeKalb County Tax Commissioner Irvin J. Johnson is alerting residents of a scam involving fraudulent vehicle registration renewal letters that appear to be official notices from the motor vehicle division.

Click link for full story: https://ocgnews.com/dekalb-county-tax-office-warns-of-fake-vehicle-renewal-letters-announces-other-travel-reminders/

07/03/2025

DeKalb County sets mega job fair, 500 positions across departments offered

DECATUR. GA – DeKalb County is opening its doors to job seekers with a countywide job fair on Thursday, July 10, from 9 a.m. to 1,p.m., at Georgia Piedmont Technical College, 495 N. Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston.

Click link for full story: https://ocgnews.com/dekalb-county-sets-mega-job-fair-500-positions-across-departments-offered/

07/01/2025

Big Haynes Creek Nature Center in Conyers, GA shines in acclaimed new hiking guide

CONYERS, GA — Big Haynes Creek Nature Center (BHCNC) has been spotlighted as one of the top hiking destinations near Atlanta in the newly released.

Click link for full story: https://ocgnews.com/big-haynes-creek-nature-center-in-conyers-ga-shines-in-acclaimed-new-hiking-guide/

07/01/2025

Gwinnett County Police seeking leads in vehicle stolen during transport

SNELLVILLE, GA– The Gwinnett County Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a vehicle that was stolen during hired transport.

Click link for full story: https://ocgnews.com/gwinnett-county-police-seeking-leads-in-vehicle-stolen-during-transport/

07/01/2025

DeKalb County buys key government complex on Memorial Drive after 25 years of leasing property

DECATUR, GA–DeKalb County has completed the acquisition of 4380 Memorial Drive, after leasing the 24-acre site for 25 years.

Click link for full story: https://ocgnews.com/dekalb-county-buys-key-government-complex-on-memorial-drive-after-25-years-of-leasing-property/

07/01/2025

DeKalb County delays water, sewer rate hike to finalize customer support plan

DECATUR, GA– DeKalb County is delaying a planned 10% increase in water and sewer rates, originally scheduled to begin on July 1, 2025.

Click link for full story: https://ocgnews.com/dekalb-county-delays-water-sewer-rate-hike-to-finalize-customer-support-plan/

06/27/2025

Pivotal hearing set July 10 as citizen plaintiff Ed Williams challenges illegal pay raises for DeKalb County commissioners

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—A crucial court hearing is scheduled for July 10 concerning a citizen’s lawsuit that could potentially return nearly $1 million in taxpayer money to the county treasury.

Click link for full story: https://ocgnews.com/pivotal-hearing-set-july-10-as-citizen-plaintiff-ed-williams-challenges-illegal-pay-raises-for-dekalb-county-commissioners/

06/27/2025

Georgia DOT announces lane closure suspension, best and worst travel times for upcoming July 4th holiday weekend travel

ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is suspending lane closures on Georgia interstates and state routes for the upcoming July 4th holiday travel period.

Click link for full story: https://ocgnews.com/georgia-dot-announces-lane-closure-suspension-best-and-worst-travel-times-for-upcoming-july-4th-holiday-weekend-travel/

06/27/2025

Democratic PSC District 3 runoff candidates Waites, Hubbard to face off in virtual town hall July 1

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—Voters will have a chance to hear from the two Democratic candidates who are in the runoff for the Public Service Commission (PSC) District 3 seat.

Click link for full story: https://ocgnews.com/democratic-psc-district-3-runoff-candidates-waites-hubbard-to-face-off-in-virtual-town-hall-july-1/

06/27/2025

DeKalb County to host free event to help small businesses grow

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—DeKalb County government is inviting local entrepreneurs to an event to share resources and learn how they can grow their small businesses.

Click link for full story: https://ocgnews.com/dekalb-county-to-host-free-event-to-help-small-businesses-grow/

06/27/2025

Rockdale County Public Meetings Schedule

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—Stay informed about the Rockdale Board of Commissioners’ meetings, Planning and Zoning hearings, advisory councils, town halls and more.

Click link for full story: https://ocgnews.com/rockdale-county-public-meetings-schedule-2/

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