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Since 2019, Congressman Johnson has recognized nearly 120 constituents who go above and beyond to volunteer their time and energy [...]</p><p>The post <a href="https://ocgnews.com/congressman-hank-johnson-to-honor-16-unsung-heroes-in-georgias-fourth-congressional-district/">Congressman Hank Johnson to honor 16 “Unsung Heroes” in Georgia’s Fourth Congressional District</a> first appeared on <a href="https://ocgnews.com">On Common Ground News - 24/7 local news</a>.</p>]]></description> </item> <item> <title>Brookhaven Police arrest rapper Aspen Kartier, 19, for livestream puppy abuse after PETA report</title> <link>https://ocgnews.com/brookhaven-police-arrest-rapper-aspen-kartier-19-for-livestream-puppy-abuse-after-peta-report/</link> <media:content url="https://ocgnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/3yea3qmfjc2cgp5ms_2rh.png" medium="image"/> <dc:creator><![CDATA[On Common Ground News]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>2026-02-05T04:56:30.000000Z</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Local News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Other News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[DeKalb]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://ocgnews.com/?p=73612</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>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 by rapper Aspen Easternling. In the video, [...]</p><p>The post <a href="https://ocgnews.com/brookhaven-police-arrest-rapper-aspen-kartier-19-for-livestream-puppy-abuse-after-peta-report/">Brookhaven Police arrest rapper Aspen Kartier, 19, for livestream puppy abuse after PETA report</a> first appeared on <a href="https://ocgnews.com">On Common Ground News - 24/7 local news</a>.</p>]]></description> </item> <item> <title>DeKalb County to host drive-thru food distribution for DeKalb families in need on Feb. 7</title> <link>https://ocgnews.com/dekalb-county-to-host-drive-thru-food-distribution-for-dekalb-families-in-need-on-feb-7/</link> <media:content url="https://ocgnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Food-Boxes-Web-Photo-780x481-1.png" medium="image"/> <dc:creator><![CDATA[On Common Ground News]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>2026-02-05T04:55:12.000000Z</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Local News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[DeKalb]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://ocgnews.com/?p=73624</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>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 County residents only. “Food insecurity remains [...]</p><p>The post <a href="https://ocgnews.com/dekalb-county-to-host-drive-thru-food-distribution-for-dekalb-families-in-need-on-feb-7/">DeKalb County to host drive-thru food distribution for DeKalb families in need on Feb. 7</a> first appeared on <a href="https://ocgnews.com">On Common Ground News - 24/7 local news</a>.</p>]]></description> </item> <item> <title>Celebration of Life service set Feb, 7 for Gwinnett County Police Officer Pradeep Tamang</title> <link>https://ocgnews.com/celebration-of-life-service-set-feb-7-for-gwinnett-county-police-officer-pradeep-tamang/</link> <media:content url="https://ocgnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-02-at-5.19.56-PM.png" medium="image"/> <dc:creator><![CDATA[On Common Ground News]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>2026-02-05T04:51:45.000000Z</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Local News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Other News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Gwinnett]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://ocgnews.com/?p=73628</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>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 the line of duty on Sunday, [...]</p><p>The post <a href="https://ocgnews.com/celebration-of-life-service-set-feb-7-for-gwinnett-county-police-officer-pradeep-tamang/">Celebration of Life service set Feb, 7 for Gwinnett County Police Officer Pradeep Tamang</a> first appeared on <a href="https://ocgnews.com">On Common Ground News - 24/7 local news</a>.</p>]]></description> </item> <item> <title>City of Stonecrest TIPS Meeting Feb 11, 2026 @6:00pm</title> <link>https://ocgnews.com/city-of-stonecrest-tips-meeting-feb-11-2026-600pm/</link> <media:content url="https://ocgnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Stonecrest-Logo.jpg" medium="image"/> <dc:creator><![CDATA[On Common Ground News]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>2026-02-05T01:28:58.000000Z</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Legal Notices]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Stonecrest]]></category> <category><![CDATA[DeKalb]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://ocgnews.com/?p=73621</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>     </p><p>The post <a href="https://ocgnews.com/city-of-stonecrest-tips-meeting-feb-11-2026-600pm/">City of Stonecrest TIPS Meeting Feb 11, 2026 @6:00pm</a> first appeared on <a href="https://ocgnews.com">On Common Ground News - 24/7 local news</a>.</p>]]></description> </item> <item> <title>City of Stonecrest 2026 City Council Meeting Schedule</title> <link>https://ocgnews.com/city-of-stonecrest-2026-city-council-meeting-schedule/</link> <media:content url="https://ocgnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Stonecrest-Logo.jpg" medium="image"/> <dc:creator><![CDATA[On Common Ground News]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>2026-02-05T01:25:47.000000Z</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Legal Notices]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Stonecrest]]></category> <category><![CDATA[DeKalb]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://ocgnews.com/?p=73617</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>     </p><p>The post <a href="https://ocgnews.com/city-of-stonecrest-2026-city-council-meeting-schedule/">City of Stonecrest 2026 City Council Meeting Schedule</a> first appeared on <a href="https://ocgnews.com">On Common Ground News - 24/7 local news</a>.</p>]]></description> </item> <item> <title>City of Stonecrest to host inauguration celebration honoring newly-elected City Council members</title> <link>https://ocgnews.com/city-of-stonecrest-to-host-inauguration-celebration-honoring-newly-elected-city-council-members/</link> <media:content url="https://ocgnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-03-at-10.27.47-PM.png" medium="image"/> <dc:creator><![CDATA[On Common Ground News]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>2026-02-04T04:58:06.000000Z</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Local News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Stonecrest]]></category> <category><![CDATA[DeKalb]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://ocgnews.com/?p=73596</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>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 all residents, community leaders, and partners [...]</p><p>The post <a href="https://ocgnews.com/city-of-stonecrest-to-host-inauguration-celebration-honoring-newly-elected-city-council-members/">City of Stonecrest to host inauguration celebration honoring newly-elected City Council members</a> first appeared on <a href="https://ocgnews.com">On Common Ground News - 24/7 local news</a>.</p>]]></description> </item> <item> <title>Conyers Rotary celebrates 2026 STAR Students and Teachers</title> <link>https://ocgnews.com/conyers-rotary-celebrates-2026-star-students-and-teachers/</link> <media:content url="https://ocgnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-03-at-11.34.10-PM-scaled.png" medium="image"/> <dc:creator><![CDATA[On Common Ground News]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>2026-02-04T04:47:07.000000Z</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Local News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Rockdale]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://ocgnews.com/?p=73605</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>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. 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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. 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