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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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How Georgia’s economy will look in blue

This week's edition of Georgianomics delves into what’s fueling fast-growing restaurant chains, how to get a job in tech and the outlook for online holiday shopping.

Georgia · 3d

WSB Radio

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Historic Atlanta cemetery files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Greenwood Cemetery was fined after allegations that as many as 20 people were buried in the wrong graves.

Atlanta, GA · 3d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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Governor-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms wants Georgia to become the best state for veterans

Keisha Lance Bottoms visited the Rollins Veterans Center to address veteran housing, healthcare, and job opportunities.

Georgia · 2d

Marietta Daily Journal

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A homebuilding legend looks back on five decades in Cobb County

EAST COBB — When John Wieland first visited Cobb County in the 1970s, there was little more than farmland crisscrossed by two-lane country roads. The now-renowned homebuilder spoke during a Thursday Cobb Chamber meeting at the Indian Hills County Club, where he reflected on his career building numerous subdivisions in east Cobb and beyond. A half-century after he first came to the county, Wieland said he’s enjoyed success thanks to his commitment to quality and the strength of the county’s leaders and community. “We found out about Cobb County and it was absolutely fantastic,” Wieland said. A career constructing a community Wieland said he got into homebuilding for the same reason most other people do — “you’re unemployed.” He moved to Georgia from New York City in the late 1960s armed with an MBA from Harvard University and an entrepreneurial spirit. He first went into business with a business school friend in Carrollton, but his partner soon pushed him out. Wieland then moved to south Atlanta, where he had professional connections, and founded his own homebuilding business, John Wieland Homes, in 1970. His first encounter with Cobb County came a few years later when a mortgage lender he frequently worked

Cobb County, GA · 1d

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Georgia Democrats make historic nomination for Speaker of the House

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia’s historic election season set the stage for another political first at the state Capitol on Thursday. The Georgia Democratic legislative caucus announced its nominations and selections for new leadership after last week’s midterms that saw Democrats return to a state House majority for the first time since 2004.

Georgia · 1d

CBS News Atlanta

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Southwest Atlanta residents weigh in on the future of Campbellton Road

Residents, business owners, and community leaders in Southwest Atlanta were given another chance to help shape the future of the Campbellton Road corridor during an Invest Atlanta community meeting focused on the Campbellton Tax Allocation District Redevelopment (TAD).

Atlanta, GA · 2d

atlantanewsfirst.com

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Remembering Atlanta News First photojournalist Geno Collins

Longtime photojournalist Geno Collins, who was with us here at the station for almost two decades, passed away this week.

Atlanta, GA · 1d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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Number of HIV patients tripled in one metro Atlanta jail and taxpayers are footing the bill

The number of inmates receiving HIV treatment in one metro Atlanta jail has tripled.

Rockdale County, GA · 4d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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Metro Atlanta school community mourns longtime teacher

A metro Atlanta school community is mourning the loss of a longtime educator remembered for her passion for teaching, laughter and encouraging spirit.

Douglas County, GA · 3d

Marietta Daily Journal

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Cobb County Restaurant Report Card – 11/12/2026

The Georgia Department of Public Health conducted food service inspections in Cobb County on 11/12/2026. The following 4 establishments were inspected. 🔴 Grade U (Failing) = below 70 | 🟠 Grade C = 70–79 | 🟡 Grade B = 80–89 | 🟢 Grade A = 90–100 🟡 Grade B (80–89) — 1 location CHINA DOLL RESTAURANT THE — 🟡 80 (Grade B)• Inspected: 11-12-2026 • 1230 POWERS FERRY RD SE STE 4-5 MARIETTA, GA 30067 • (770) 955-6544 🟢 Grade A (90–100) — 3 locations PAPPADEAUX SEAFOOD KITCHEN — 🟢 97 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-12-2026 • 2830 WINDY HILL RD SE MARIETTA, GA 30067 • (770) 984-8899SUSHIOLOGY — 🟢 100 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-12-2026 • 1615 RIDENOUR BLVD NW STE 207 KENNESAW, GA 30152 • (678) 324-0912MEDITERRANEAN BISTRO — 🟢 100 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-12-2026 • 3940 CHEROKEE ST STE 103 KENNESAW, GA 30144 • (404) 704-7610 Source: Georgia Environmental Health Food Service Inspection database. Data reflects food service inspections conducted 11/12/2026–11/12/2026.

Cobb County, GA · 16h

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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Superintendent leaving Decatur schools with more than $400K in remaining salary

City Schools of Decatur Superintendent Gyimah Whitaker announced Tuesday that she is stepping down, leaving parents surprised and raising questions about a separation agreement that will pay her more than $400,000 in future salary.

Decatur, GA · 1d

fox5atlanta.com

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Cobb County veteran simplifies VA claim filings

A Cobb County Marine Corps veteran and software engineer created Vet Comp Planner, a free website that collects no personal data while helping disabled military veterans calculate and submit Department of Veterans Affairs benefit claims.

Cobb County, GA · 2d

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City of Atlanta invites residents on Nov. 16 to discover how former Prison Farm could become a place for nature and healing

Atlanta, Georgia – A place once used for incarceration and agricultural labor could take on a different role in Atlanta: somewhere to walk in nature, learn about the past and make room for reflection. The challenge is giving the former Prison Farm a public future while preserving the history that makes the land significant.

Atlanta, GA · 3d

hoodline.com

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Lake Lanier Sinks to Lowest Level in Nearly a Decade, Boat Ramps Shut Down

Lake Lanier has dropped to its lowest water level in nearly a decade, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says it has no choice but to keep releasing water through Buford Dam even as the lake gets almost no rain to refill it. Atlanta relies on Lake Lanier for drinking water, and with the region stuck in drought, officials have already begun shutting down boat ramps and warning paddlers and boaters to watch for hazards that are normally hidden underwater.

Atlanta, GA · 2d

WSB Radio

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Warming centers open across metro Atlanta due to cold temperatures

For those looking to keep warm and seek shelter as temperatures continue dropping, several warming centers are opening across the metro Atlanta area over the weekend.

Clayton County, GA · 7h

Marietta Daily Journal

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17 Cobb County players named to Atlanta Tipoff Club's boys watch list

Seventeen Cobb County players were selected for the Atlanta Tipoff Club’s all-metro preseason watch list. Wheeler, the defending Class AAAAAAA state champion, and McEachern, which made the state semifinals, led the way with four nominations each. Wheeler was led by senior point guard and Purdue signee Kevin Savage, junior shooting guard Shamar Madden, senior combo guard Tyce Curtis and junior point guard Shane Goines. Curtis and Goines joined the Wildcats from Campbell and Mount Paran Christian, respectively. McEachern’s nominees included senior combo guard Chase Lumpkin (Alabama), senior point guard Zach Graves, sophomore point guard Alvin Pettway and senior combo guard Zion Williams. Wheeler and McEachern, which met in last year’s state semifinals, will face off Nov. 21 at Holy Innocents’, marking the only matchup between the teams this season. Hillgrove had three players included on the list, including senior forward and Duke commit Asa Montgomery, senior shooting guard and University of Tampa commit Landon Grundy and junior combo guard Bryson Jatta. Longtime archrivals McEachern and Hillgrove will face off twice this season during Region 3AAAAAAA play — Jan. 15 at Hillgrove and Feb. 9 at McEachern. Six teams had one player selected. Pebblebrook senior forward Anthony Moon was among them,

Cobb County, GA · 1d

atlantanewsfirst.com

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From Bottoms’ transition to 2028: The Georgia political storylines to watch | On the Record

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Gov.-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms is preparing to take office with a new transition team, a Democratic majority in the Georgia House and a Republican-controlled state Senate that could prove pivotal to her agenda. The former Atlanta mayor’s preparations are unfolding alongside a leadership...

Georgia · 14h

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This Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurant In Georgia Is Worth The Drive From Anywhere In The State

There are restaurants that advertise themselves on billboards, and then there’s Hankook Taqueria in Atlanta, Georgia, a place that lets the food do all the talking. And trust us, the food has a lot to say. If you’ve never heard of Korean-Mexican fusion before, you’re about to have a...

Atlanta, GA · 6d

WSB Radio

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Company renting homes in metro Atlanta accused of charging hidden fees

Progress Residential, the nation's largest property manager of single-family rental homes, is accused of advertising misleading rental prices, charging hidden fees and improperly deducting money from tenants' security deposits.

Atlanta Metropolitan Area, GA · 2d