On Common Ground NewsJuly 21, 2021
The annual Visions Of The Minds 2021 Backpack Giveaway will be held on Friday, July 23. Register here https://bit.ly/3rpSz7s
Category: Coming Up
On Common Ground NewsJuly 20, 2021
ROCKDALE, GA—Phillipia Williams and The Phixx will headline this weekend’s free outdoor concert at Costley Mill Park. The Rockdale County Division of Parks and Recreation is bringing back its Summer Concert Series for 2021, which will feature four Sunday concerts between July and October. All concerts will feature food vendors […]
On Common Ground NewsJuly 20, 2021
Photo caption: Unidentified man with horse, circa 1920s. Photo provided Forkner Collection, DeKalb History Center Archives. DECATUR, GA – The DeKalb History Center will present a new exhibit, “Avondale Estates: The Haven of Health and Happiness.” The opening reception for DeKalb History Center members only will be held on Aug. 5. The […]
On Common Ground NewsJuly 19, 2021
DECATUR, GA—After many months of uncertainty due to the ongoing pandemic, the Decatur BBQ Blues & Bluegrass Festival returns on Aug. 14. The festival, presented by the Moore Team of Fairway Independent Mortgage, will be held at Legacy Park in Decatur. “I am both excited and relieved to be able to […]
On Common Ground NewsJuly 19, 2021
The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold a virtual Parks Citizen Advisory Board Committee meeting on Tuesday, July 27, 6 p.m. The meeting to discuss current park improvements and recreation projects will be conducted via Zoom at https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/83762815668 To join the meeting by phone, dial […]
On Common Ground NewsJuly 12, 2021
Application deadline is Aug. 11 DECATUR, GA—Applications are now being accepted for the 2021 DeKalb County Police Department’s Citizens’ Academy. This is an opportunity for DeKalb County residents to learn how their police department works. During the eight-week virtual program, which will begin on Aug. 25, participants will be given a departmental overview, which […]
On Common Ground NewsJuly 9, 2021
DECATUR, GA – The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will conduct a board meeting on Thursday, July 15, at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held via Zoom at https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/88137432677. Interested parties also can join by phone at 602-333-0032 or 888-270-9936 and use conference code 171493. Agenda Adoption of Agenda Approval of the […]
On Common Ground NewsJuly 5, 2021
STONECREST, GA– After a hiatus due to COVID-19, weekly tours of the Atlanta Wild Animal Rescue Effort (AWARE) facilities will begin again on Saturday, July 3, at 1 pm. Visitors are invited to stop by the wildlife center that day to meet some of the ambassador animals (individuals that, due to their injuries, cannot […]
On Common Ground NewsJuly 5, 2021
ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA – Chairman Oz Nesbitt, Sr. will host the 3rd Annual Rockin Women in Rockdale EmpowerHER Brunch on Saturday, Oct. 23, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Costley Mill Event Center. The event will honor and recognize incredible women in the community who have contributed to Rockdale County’s success, […]
