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On Common Ground NewsMay 13, 2021

Front, L-R: Amy McCoy, Teresa Hardy(center) and Dar’shun Kendrick; Back L-R: Stacey Thibodeaux and Edwina Clanton ATLANTA— “It’s time for us to start investing in our communities again—even during a pandemic,” says Attorney Dar’shun Kendrick. “There are those that don’t have high prospects for black wealth in the coming years but the Dollar […]

On Common Ground NewsMay 11, 2021

STONECREST–The Stonecrest Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has agreed to move forward in selling the city-owned Sears buildings to Stonecrest Resorts, LLC, a development affiliate of Urban Retail. The URA received bids from Stonecrest Resorts, LLC and one other entity, but ultimately selected the $2.4 million bid offered by Stonecrest Resorts, LLC (Urban Retail), which recently […]

On Common Ground NewsMay 5, 2021

ATLANTA– The Georgia Emergency Communications Authority (GECA) has opened applications for a 911 Training Grant that fully reimburses primary 911 Centers for Next Generation 911 training. Each of Georgia’s 155 primary 911 Centers will receive $10,000 that can be used to reimburse the cost of approved courses that provide training for Next Generation 911. […]

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 27, 2021

By Terri Denison SBA Georgia District Office Director The restaurant industry has been among the hardest-hit sectors during the economic downturn stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Georgia Restaurant Association, the industry has suffered more than $250 billion in losses and the closing of more than 110,000 restaurants – 4,000 of which are in […]

On Common Ground NewsApril 19, 2021

WASHINGTON – Small Business Administration Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced key details on application requirements, eligibility, and a program guide for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RFF). The restaurant industry has been among the hardest-hit sectors during the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. To help bring jobs back and revive the industry, […]

On Common Ground NewsApril 15, 2021

DeKalb County Development Authority Dorian DeBarr DECATUR, GA – The DeKalb County Development Authority unanimously approved Dorian DeBarr as the new president of the Decide DeKalb Development Authority. DeBarr joined the organization in 2016 and has served since 2019 as the interim president following the departure of Ray Gilley. “Mr. DeBarr has […]

On Common Ground NewsMarch 30, 2021

President Joe Biden signed the PPP Extension Act of 2021 into law today (March 30, extending the Paycheck Protection Program an additional two months to May 31, 2021, and providing an additional 30-day period for the SBA to process applications that are still pending. Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration, said: “Today, President […]

On Common Ground NewsMarch 30, 2021

ATLANTA—Gov. Brian P. Kemp today announced that Feit Electric, a California-based leading smart home and energy-efficient lighting brand, will invest more than $25 million in opening a distribution center in Henry County. This will mark the company’s first distribution center on the East Coast of the U.S. and create 120 jobs in McDonough. “I’m grateful […]

On Common Ground NewsMarch 29, 2021

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning local residents affected by the recent storms to beware of storm chasers and out-of-town contractors soliciting business. “It is not uncommon for out-of-town storm chasers to solicit business after storms like the ones we had last week,” said Brian Catania, CEO of the Better Business Bureau. “Storm chasers […]

Category: Business

Five black women roll out plans to create wealth opportunities for Georgia residents

Stoncrest URA agrees to sell city-owned Sears buildings for $2.4 million

GECA offering grant for Next Generation 911 Training

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

What you need to know about the Restaurant Revitalization Fund

SBA announces Restaurant Revitalization Fund application

Dorian DeBarr appointed President of Decide DeKalb

Paycheck Protection Program extended to May 31

Feit Electric to open distribution facility in Henry County, create 120 jobs

Better Business Bureau warns the public, contractors to beware of storm chasers

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