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Toro Development Opens $560 Million Medley Mixed-Use Destination in Metro Atlanta

Johns Creek, Ga. — Toro Development Co., a locally based development firm led by Mark Toro, has officially opened Medley, a $560 million mixed-use campus in Johns Creek, a northern suburb of Atlanta in Fulton County. Toro Development held a grand opening ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 29 for the 43-acre project, which culminated in the opening of 25 new restaurants and retailers, including Trader Joe’s, Shake Shack, Sephora, BODYROK, Kontour Med Spa, Five Daughters Bakery, Summit Coffee, Hollow Oak, Drybar and Petfolk, among others.

Johns Creek, GA · 1d
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Traton Homes Now Selling Larkspur Townhomes in Hall County

Traton Homes, a family-owned Georgia home builder celebrating 55 years, announces that sales are underway at Larkspur, a new townhome community in Flowery Branch in Hall County. Located on Main Street within walking distance of historic downtown Flowery Branch, the community combines small-town charm, modern townhome living and convenient access to Lake Lanier. Homes are priced from $369,900.

Flowery Branch, GA · 2d
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Democrat Laura Murvartian Flips Georgia Senate District 48, Ousting Shawn Still

Democrat Laura Murvartian defeated Republican incumbent Shawn Still in Georgia State Senate District 48, flipping a seat Still won in 2022. More than 34,000 votes were cast in the contest, which covered parts of Forsyth, Fulton and Gwinnett counties. Published accounts differed on the final vote totals. At 10:58 p.m....

Georgia · 2d
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Game of the Week – Lumpkin County vs Franklin County

Game of the Week – Lumpkin County vs Franklin County Our Game of the Week takes us to The Burial Grounds for the third time in 2026, as the Indians and Franklin County put a bow on the box of the ’26 season. RELATED Week 12 Northeast Georgia matchups Lumpkin County By most measures, this team has exceeded expectations. After graduating so much key tal…

Lumpkin County, GA · 1d

Gwinnett Daily Post

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Two homestead exemptions passed in Gwinnett while Norcross picked a new councilman

Gwinnett County voters overwhelming backed more tax relief in two homestead exemption referendums, one for the entire county and another in the city of Suwanee, this week. Countywide, voters were asked whether a $2,000 exemption on school taxes — that is already available to teachers, active duty military service members, hospital workers and law enforcement — should be extended to disabled military veterans and all employees of Gwinnett County Public Schools and Buford City Schools. Voters overwhelmingly said “yes,” with 75.53% of the 337,010 votes cast on the referendum being in favor of expanding the exemption. Meanwhile, Suwanee voters overwhelmingly approved a city homestead exemption referendum on whether the exemption should be set at $15,000. City officials said 998 voters cast ballots in favor of the referendum while only 90 voters voted against it. The homestead referendums were not the only special questions asked of voters this week. Norcross held a special election to fill the unexpired term of City Councilman Marshall Cheek, who died in office earlier this year. Jeffrey Allen defeated former Norcross Mayor Bucky Johnson in the special election. Allen received 750 votes while Johnson got 340 votes.

Gwinnett County, GA · 1d

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North Georgia flooding triggers TRICARE pharmacy waivers

TRICARE authorized emergency prescription refills for military families in four North Georgia counties affected by severe flooding. Beneficiaries in Fannin, Gilmer, Murray and Union counties can get temporary refills through Nov. 15 at retail network pharmacies. Patients who need urgent medical treatment during the storm emergency do not need a...

Fannin County, GA · 1d

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North Atlanta Today: Suwanee Approves a City Tax Break With 92% Support

Suwanee homeowners will receive a new city property-tax break in 2027 after voters approved a $15,000 homestead exemption with nearly 92% support. Saturday, November 7, 2026. Reporting cutoff: 12:04 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Election, school and weather information was checked at that time. Suwanee voters approve a $15,000 homestead exemption.

Suwanee, GA · 11h

Marietta Daily Journal

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Kennesaw celebrates holiday season with Annual Holly Days events

The holiday season shines brighter in Kennesaw as the city launches its annual Holly Days celebration, a series of events running from mid-November through the New Year. Featuring lights, festive markets, creative workshops and community traditions, Holly Days offers activities and entertainment for all ages. Depot Park winter wonderland Downtown Kennesaw’s Depot Park will transform into a holiday destination illuminated by over 100,000 lights. Displays include a sparkling tunnel, towering toy soldiers and a festive sleigh, providing plenty of opportunities for holiday photos. The Holiday Extravaganza runs Nov. 29 through Jan. 10. All holiday displays and decorations must be removed from Depot Park by the end of the day on Jan. 10. Santa sightings Santa will make several stops throughout Kennesaw, giving families multiple opportunities for photos and holiday fun. The Tree Lighting Ceremony will be Dec. 2 at Depot Park, featuring a choir performance at 6 p.m. and the tree lighting at 7 p.m.Breakfast with Santa will be Dec. 5 at the Ben Robertson Community Center. The event is co-sponsored by the Kennesaw/Acworth Optimist Club. Preregistration is required.Pictures with Santa will be Dec. 5 at Depot Park. Free walk-up photos will be available, along with reserved photo sessions for

Kennesaw, GA · 2d

Marietta Daily Journal

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Study shows transportation, housing, economic issues overlapping in Cobb neighborhoods

MARIETTA — A new study unveiled Friday showed that issues with housing, transit, childcare, healthcare and economic opportunities tend to appear together in the same communities across Cobb County. The study, called Cobb Vital Signs, was developed as part of a partnership between Cobb Community Foundation, a nonprofit bringing local business leaders together to solve problems, Kennesaw State University and Neighborhood Nexus, a group that gathers data to help nonprofits, governments and businesses make policy decisions and address problems. The study combined data on local populations with surveys and interviews to help identify challenges that keep Cobb residents from thriving, according to a report released by the Cobb Community Foundation detailing the study’s findings. The study’s findings are intended to help local leaders make policy and funding decisions that will remove barriers and address inequality. As part of the study, researchers created heat maps showing which parts of Cobb County are succeeding in different areas, and which parts are struggling. The maps divided the county based on census tracts, which are entities outlined by the U.S. Census Bureau to collect demographic and economic data. Researchers then gathered data points from each tract to measure six different topics: educational achievement, family

Cobb County, GA · 1d

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Kennesaw family loses home after tree falls through roof during October storm

A Cobb County family is forced to start over again after a tree destroyed their rental home.

Kennesaw, GA · 2d

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Volunteers pick up litter along Riverside Parkway

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about a litter cleanup on Riverside Parkway. We appreciate the Rho XI Zeta Chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc for their litter cleanup of Riverside Parkway. Members came from as far as Kennesaw and Henry County to assist with cleaning up our area.

Kennesaw, GA · 15h

Marietta Daily Journal

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Acworth approves yearlong pause on data center projects

During this week’s Acworth Board of Aldermen meeting, the board approved a 12-month data center moratorium. City Manager James Albright said staff recommended the moratorium’s approval to give the city time to review how city ordinances apply to data center facilities. “We feel it best to evaluate our existing ordinance against best practices on these facilities as there can be impacts to public services and our power utility,” he said. He acknowledged communities across the nation are concerned about negative local impacts surrounding data centers. Albright also noted Cobb County previously passed a data center moratorium. Cobb commissioners passed a six-month data center moratorium extension in August, set to expire either in February or when the county amended its ordinance surrounding data centers. The county amended its ordinance and established new regulations in October. “Moratoriums cannot be indefinite, and over the next 12 months we will start to dive into this issue and look into it more,” Albright said. Alderman Steve Prather said he believes a moratorium on data centers is a good move for the city. “Acworth is not in a position, from a space perspective, to have a lot of room to have the kind of data centers,

Acworth, GA · 1d

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6 Things Georgians Can’t Legally Toss in a Household Garbage Bin

Pool chemicals, kerosene and old fluorescent bulbs all look like trash on garbage day. But in Atlanta, they’re on the list of things that can’t go in your bin. Here’s what Georgians should keep out of their household garbage can, and what a mistake could cost, depending on where you live.

Georgia · 6d

Gwinnett Daily Post

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AROUND TOWN: More redevelopment happening in downtown Lawrenceville

A longtime eatery on the Lawrenceville Square is moving? A bakery/coffee shop may be going in the Lawrenceville Train Depot? There’s a lot happening in the heart of Lawrenceville. After the Metro Atlanta Redevelopment Summit concluded last week, Lawrenceville City Manager Chuck Warbington gave the Daily Post a tease of some redevelopment that is happening in the city’s downtown and depot districts. One bit of redevelopment is actually a relocation. Blue Rooster Bake Shop and Eatery is planning to move off the Lawrenceville Square and head a couple of blocks up North Clayton Street to a new location in the Depot District. Blue Rooster has been on the square, directly across from the north entrance to the Gwinnett County Historic Courthouse, for years, but that will change in the not too distant future. The bakery is currently renovating an old business space at the corner of North Clayton and Born Streets with plans to move into that location once the renovations are finished. “They’ve torn all of the stuff off the sides of the building,” Warbington said. “It looks like a shed now but they’re actually going to be upgrading that. That will be our first food concept down there

Lawrenceville, GA · 3d

Gwinnett Daily Post

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Gwinnett County to host America Recycles Day event on Saturday

Gwinnett County residents will have an opportunity to responsibly dispose of hard-to-recycle materials during an America Recycles Day event Saturday, hosted by Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful and Gwinnett County Solid Waste Management. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway in Lawrenceville. Residents should enter through the traffic light off Sugarloaf Parkway. America Recycles Day, commemorated annually on Nov. 15, is a Keep America Beautiful initiative that encourages recycling and raises awareness about its environmental benefits, including reducing waste, conserving natural resources and saving energy. Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful, a local Keep America Beautiful affiliate, is organizing the event as part of its ongoing efforts to promote sustainability throughout the county. “At Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful, we are all about Connecting People and Resources for a Sustainable Gwinnett,” said Schelly Marlatt, executive director of the nonprofit. “Each year, our America Recycles Day event serves as a shining example of our mission in action. We bring our neighbors together with Solid Waste Management, haulers, and a variety of recycling partners.” Marlatt noted that because the organization cannot hold these collection events every month, residents seeking disposal options for items not accepted

Gwinnett County, GA · 2d

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This 22-year-old college student flipped the last Republican seat on Gwinnett commission

Democrat Benjamin Culberson won the Gwinnett County Commission District 4 seat, flipping the final Republican spot.

Gwinnett County, GA · 3d

Monroe Local News

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Walton County holds red in face of blue wave

Marc McMain won the District 46 state Senate seat Nov. 3. Contributed photo. Despite the rest of the state joining the national mood in swinging to the left, joining the current of a blue wave that swept Democrats into office across Georgia and the country, Walton County voters remained resolutely red in Tuesday’s monumental midterm elections.

Walton County, GA · 3d

Rough Draft Atlanta

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My Five: Tucker Mayor Anne Lerner’s favorite local restaurants

Tucker Mayor Anne Lerner shares five restaurants she frequents in the city. Cuisines from the mayor's top five Tucker restaurants range from Middle Eastern fare and West African food to Nepalese, Mexican, and Korean dishes. The post My Five: Tucker Mayor Anne Lerner’s favorite local restaurants appeared first on Rough Draft® .

Tucker, GA · 2d

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Fulton County reentry program offers affordable housing for former inmates

ATLANTA - A new Fulton County transitional housing initiative is opening doors for formerly incarcerated men and women striving to reenter the community and avoid homelessness. Fulton County transitional housing. What we know:. Social entrepreneur Keith Lewis launched Project Rebuild to help people transition from incarceration into secure living environments....

Fulton County, GA · 2d

The Citizens

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Rockdale County Restaurant Report Card – 11/05/2026

The Gwinnett, Newton & Rockdale County Health Departments conducted food service inspections in Rockdale County on 11/05/2026. The following 2 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 Sudo Bar & Grill — 🟡 85 (Grade B)• Inspected: 11-05-2026 • 2270 Salem Rd SE Suite 101-A Conyers GA 30013 🟢 Grade A (90–100) — 1 location Yellow Handi — 🟢 90 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-05-2026 • 2445 SALEM RD STE R Conyers GA 30013 Source: Gwinnett, Newton & Rockdale County Health Departments. Data reflects food service inspections conducted on 11/05/2026.

Rockdale County, GA · 1d