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On Common Ground NewsMay 4, 2021

ATLANTA – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta (BBBSMA) has sold its building located at 1382 Peachtree Street NE in Midtown Atlanta. The building, which was purchased in 2011, has grown considerably in value due to its location at the corner of 17th and Peachtree Streets, officials stated in a news release today (May 4). […]

On Common Ground NewsApril 28, 2021

ATLANTA—The Fulton County Library System has announced the reopening of the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History along with 32 branch libraries Library on May 4. The phased reopening plan calls for limited in-branch services such as browsing shelves, printing and computer use, twice per week, allowing for […]

On Common Ground NewsApril 13, 2021

ATLANTA— Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms authorized the installation of 25 miles per hour (mph) speed limit signs throughout Atlanta. Administered by the Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT), this initiative to reduce vehicular speeds is part of a citywide commitment made in 2020 to adopt and implement “Vision Zero” to safeguard the streets of Atlanta. “Vision Zero” is a systems-based approach to […]

On Common Ground NewsApril 1, 2021

The City of Atlanta announced the opening of an emergency warming center in anticipation of frigid temperatures. The center will open Thursday, April 1, 11p.m. and will remain open through Friday, April 2, at 10 a.m. The warming center is located at the former Ramada Hotel, 450 Capitol Avenue S.E., Atlanta. Those in need of additional assistance […]

On Common Ground NewsMarch 31, 2021

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The Georgia House of Representatives has approved SB 21, restricting powers of the mayor and providing more power and authority to the five members of the city council. The legislation, sponsored by State Sen. Emanuel Jones, is now headed to the Governor for his signature. The new legislation will it becomes effective on July 1. […]

On Common Ground NewsMarch 19, 2021

ATLANTA—Over 3 million vaccines have been administered in Georgia, about 82 % of the doses allocated to the state, according to the state’s Department of Public Health vaccine dashboard. The 3 million vaccines include 1 million Georgians over the age of 65, about 72% of Georgia’s senior population. As of today, Georgia administered 1 million doses in […]

On Common Ground NewsMarch 16, 2021

Six Asian women are among eight people who were killed in shootings that took place at three massage parlors in the metro Atlanta area on Tuesday (March 16 , according to authorities. Robert Aaron Long, 21, of Woodstock, has been identified as the suspect in all three shootings, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. […]

On Common Ground NewsMarch 12, 2021

Federal grant to expand HIV care in Fulton, Cobb, DeKalb and Gwinnett Counties ATLANTA – The Fulton County Department of HIV Elimination is one of the recipients of Fiscal Year 2021 “Ending the HIV Epidemic” funding from the United States Department of Health & Human Services. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The Department for […]

On Common Ground NewsMarch 11, 2021

ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr announced that Georgia, as part of a coalition of 41 Attorneys General, has settled with Retrieval-Masters Creditors Bureau d/b/a American Medical Collection Agency (“AMCA”) resolving a multi-state investigation into the 2019 data breach that exposed the personal information of over 7 million individuals, including 306,826 Georgia residents. According to the […]

On Common Ground NewsMarch 2, 2021

ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) has released the application for new and returning providers of Georgia’s Pre-K Program for the 2021-2022 school year. Applications to provide Georgia’s Pre-K Program for the next school year must be received by DECAL by Friday, March 19, 5 p.m. EDT. Georgia’s Pre-K […]

Category: Atlanta

Big Brothers Big Sisters sell Midtown offices, plans move to West End

Fulton County announces phased re-opening of Auburn Avenue Research Library, 32 branches

Hundreds of new 25 mph speed limit signs installed across Atlanta to reduce accidents

City of Atlanta to open warming center ahead of frigid weather tonight

State legislators approve SB21 power shift to Stonecrest City Council, several changes to city charter

Georgia administers over 3 million vaccines, 1 million seniors get COVID-19 shots

Six Asian women among 8 dead in shooting spree at three metro Atlanta massage spas

Fulton County to receive increased HIV funding

Georgia, 40 states reach settlement in American Medical Collection Agency 2019 data breach

Georgia’s Pre-K Program accepting provider applications for 2021-2022 school year

DeKalb County Schools, City Schools of Decatur mark collaboration, passage of annexation legislation

Rep. Hank Johnson urges families to file taxes before May 17 to get advance child tax credit payments

NAACP DeKalb announces 2021-2022 Youth Council officers

DeKalb County Schools, City Schools of Decatur mark collaboration, passage of annexation legislation

Rep. Hank Johnson urges families to file taxes before May 17 to get advance child tax credit payments

NAACP DeKalb announces 2021-2022 Youth Council officers