DECATUR, GA – On Saturday, Feb. 7 at 1 p.m., Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) is holding his 7th Annual Unsung Heroes Awards program, honoring 16 residents for their positive contributions to Georgia’s Fourth Congressional District. Since 2019, Congressman Johnson has recognized nearly 120 constituents who go above and beyond…

BROOKHAVEN, GA — A Compassionate Police Department Award is on the way to the Brookhaven Police Department from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals(PETA).  The nonprofit organization is honoring Brookhaven police officers for their swift action in rescuing a 3-month-old puppy that reportedly was beaten on a livestream social media post…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA –  DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, alongside the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners, will host a drive-thru food distribution starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, reinforcing the County’s ongoing commitment to addressing food insecurity and supporting families in need. No registration is required. Participation is open to DeKalb…

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA—The Celebration of Life service for Officer Pradeep Tamang will be held on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 12Stone Church, 1322 Buford Drive in Lawrenceville Those who are planning to attend are asked to be seated by 9:30 a.m. The service will begin at10 a.m. Officer Tamang, 25, was killed in…

City of Stonecrest to host inauguration celebration honoring newly-elected City Council members  STONECREST, GA–The City of Stonecrest is hosting its inauguration celebration honoring its newly-elected City Council on Saturday, Feb. 7. The event will be held from 6-9 p.m., at Privi Stonecrest, 8020 Mall Parkway, Stonecrest. The city cordially invites…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA-The 2026 STAR Students and Teachers for Rockdale County were honored by the Rotary Club of Conyers during a celebration held at the Conyers-Rockdale Nancy Guinn Memorial Library on Jan. 29.  The STAR (Student Teacher Achievement Recognition) Student award goes to one student in each high school…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA— DeKalb County Police arrested a suspect during an investigation into street racing and stunt driving in the North Central Precinct.  Around midnight on Feb.1, DKPD officers responded to the area of Chamblee-Tucker Road and Embry Circle. Offices found a heavy amount of traffic and vehicles drag racing.…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA— DeKalb County Commissioner Robert issued a statement today, Feb. 3, regarding local student-led protests of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations around the country.  Thousands of students across Georgia, including DeKalb County, held walk-outs as part of a nation-wide protest on Friday, Jan. 30. On Common Ground News…