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  30. <title>DeKalb County’s redesigned web site is live—boasts clean, modern look, easy navigation</title>
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  120. <p>The post <a href="https://ocgnews.com/guilty-plea-reached-in-gwinnett-fentanyl-deaths-david-caponelancaster-sentenced-to-30-years/">Guilty plea reached in Gwinnett fentanyl deaths, David “Capone”Lancaster sentenced to 30 years</a> first appeared on <a href="https://ocgnews.com">On Common Ground News - 24/7 local news</a>.</p>]]></description>
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  133. <p>The post <a href="https://ocgnews.com/dekalb-county-board-of-ethics-to-meet-april-16/">DeKalb County Board of Ethics to meet April 16</a> first appeared on <a href="https://ocgnews.com">On Common Ground News - 24/7 local news</a>.</p>]]></description>
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  146. <p>The post <a href="https://ocgnews.com/dekalb-parks-to-hold-3rd-community-meeting-for-the-longdale-park-master-plan/">DeKalb Parks to hold 3rd community meeting for the Longdale Park Master Plan</a> first appeared on <a href="https://ocgnews.com">On Common Ground News - 24/7 local news</a>.</p>]]></description>
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  149. <title>City of Stonecrest Film Meeting 4/18/2026</title>
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  152. <pubDate>2026-04-09T14:03:21.000000Z</pubDate>
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  159. <p>The post <a href="https://ocgnews.com/city-of-stonecrest-film-meeting-4-18-2026/">City of Stonecrest Film Meeting 4/18/2026</a> first appeared on <a href="https://ocgnews.com">On Common Ground News - 24/7 local news</a>.</p>]]></description>
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