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On Common Ground News (OFFICIAL) 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.

DeKalb CEO Cochran-Johnson announces crackdown on illegal tire dumpingDEKAB COUNTYb, GA– – CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson,...
12/13/2025

DeKalb CEO Cochran-Johnson announces crackdown on illegal tire dumping

DEKAB COUNTYb, GA– – CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, county leaders and operational teams on Dec. 12 announced a crackdown on illegal tire dumping, after removing more than 37,000 tires dumped in neighborhoods, commercial corridors, and private property.

Click link for full story: https://ocgnews.com/dekalb-ceo-cochran-johnson-announces-cleanup-of-illegal-tire-dumping/

Emergency 24-hour road closures in downtown Atlanta due to sewer repairs beginning Dec. 15ATLANTA, GA–The Department of ...
12/13/2025

Emergency 24-hour road closures in downtown Atlanta due to sewer repairs beginning Dec. 15

ATLANTA, GA–The Department of Watershed Management crews will perform an emergency road closure for sewer repair work on Monday, Dec. 15, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Harris Street N.E. between Peachtree St. NE and Peachtree Center Ave. NE will be closed between Andrew Young International Blvd. NE and John Portman Blvd. NE.

Click link for full story: https://ocgnews.com/emergency-24-hour-road-closures-in-downtown-atlanta-due-to-sewer-repairs-beginning-dec-15/

DeKalb County Parks to temporarily close golf courses due to cold weatherDEKALB COUNTY, GA– The DeKalb County Department...
12/13/2025

DeKalb County Parks to temporarily close golf courses due to cold weather

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will temporarily close its golf courses located at the Sugar Creek Golf and Tennis Center and the Mystery Valley Golf Club on Sunday—Tuesday, Dec. 14 –16, due to cold weather conditions.

Click link for full story: https://ocgnews.com/dekalb-county-parks-to-temporarily-close-golf-courses-due-to-cold-weather/

DeKalb Parks to Hold 3rd Community Meeting for the Alice White Bussey Intergenerational Community CenterDECATUR, GA–The ...
12/13/2025

DeKalb Parks to Hold 3rd Community Meeting for the Alice White Bussey Intergenerational Community Center

DECATUR, GA–The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold a community meeting to discuss future plans for the Alice White Bussey Intergenerational Center on Thursday, Dec. 18, 6 – 7 p.m., at the Ellenwood Library, 4331 River Road, Ellenwood, GA.

Click link for full story: https://ocgnews.com/dekalb-parks-to-hold-3rd-community-meeting-for-the-alice-white-bussey-intergenerational-community-center/

Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, Georgia legislators discuss year recap, 2026 prioritiesLAWRENCEVILLE, GA– Gwinne...
12/13/2025

Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, Georgia legislators discuss year recap, 2026 priorities

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA– Gwinnett County Commissioners recently hosted Gwinnett’s state lawmakers during the Legislative Delegation Breakfast, offering updates on elections operations, public safety advancements and critical service needs tied to the County’s rapid growth.

Click link for full story: https://ocgnews.com/gwinnett-county-board-of-commissioners-georgia-legislators-discuss-year-recap-2026-priorities/

DeKalb County warming centers to open Dec. 14-16DECATUR, GA– Due to forecasted freezing temperatures and hazardous wind ...
12/13/2025

DeKalb County warming centers to open Dec. 14-16

DECATUR, GA– Due to forecasted freezing temperatures and hazardous wind chills, DeKalb County will activate warming centers beginning at 6 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14, continuing through Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025:

Click link for full story: https://ocgnews.com/dekalb-county-warming-centers-to-open-dec-14-16/

Greater Lithonia Chamber of Commerce is honored to have CEO Lorraine Cochran Johnson as the guest speaker for the Member...
12/12/2025

Greater Lithonia Chamber of Commerce is honored to have CEO Lorraine Cochran Johnson as the guest speaker for the Membership Appreciation Breakfast themed “Champions of Progress Celebrating Partnership Purpose and Power”. The link to register for this honorable event is below:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/pu9agr4

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