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Lake Lanier and other reservoirs get lower; drought operations kick in

As unusually dry conditions drag on in Georgia and neighboring states, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has begun drought operations affecting dams along the Chattahoochee River, including Buford Dam on Lake Lanier. The Corps has limited the amount of water it releases from Lanier for months, according to James...

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Homeowners in North Dakota, Georgia, Tennessee, New Hampshire and Delaware face spring property tax deadlines, starting with a $1,600 credit due April 1

North Dakota homeowners can apply online for a property tax credit of up to $1,600 between Jan. 1 and April 1, and four other states have their own spring cutoffs for older homeowners. Georgia’s Forsyth County runs to April 1, Knox County in Tennessee to April 5, Concord in New Hampshire to April 15 and... The post Homeowners in North Dakota, Georgia, Tennessee, New Hampshire and Delaware face spring property tax deadlines, starting with a $1,600 credit due April 1 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Georgia · 2d

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Marietta, Georgia, woman on probation charged in alleged knife attack on boyfriend

A woman from Marietta, Georgia, already on probation after an earlier domestic-battery case involving her boyfriend is charged with aggravated battery and domestic battery after an alleged knife attack at a Washington Street home on Oct. 29. At her first appearance after the incident, a judge barred Jessica Olivares-Moran from contacting the alleged victim, Lake & McHenry County Scanner reported.

Marietta, GA · 2d
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Metro Atlanta midwife found guilty of practicing without license

Officials say at least two women nearly died while in labor under the Woodstock woman's care. She's now been found guilty of practicing medicine without a license and other charges.

Atlanta Metropolitan Area, GA · 1d

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Fulton Draft Proposes Closing Mimosa Elementary, Redrawing Roswell Zones

Fulton County Schools’ first draft for North Fulton elementary schools proposes closing Mimosa Elementary and dividing its attendance area between Vickery Mill and Esther Jackson elementary schools. The proposal marks a major change from September, when the district began reviewing four underused campuses but had not identified one for...

Fulton County, GA · 2d

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School Board member says state tardy with test scores

Pickens school board member Tommy Gartrell slammed the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) for late ELA Milestone scores, which the state has not returned nearly halfway through the school year. “In my six years I’ve never seen them this late,” Gartrell said in an interview following the Friday, Nov. 6,...

Pickens County, GA · 1d

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City urges drivers to watch for deer as mating season peaks

MILTON, Ga. — Drivers should keep an eye out for deer darting across roads over the next two weeks as the animals enter the peak of their breeding season. The city of Milton said the peak of the breeding season, known as the rut, runs Nov. 10-23 this year. Bucks chasing does during that stretch tend to pay less attention to their surroundings, including passing traffic.

Milton, GA · 1d

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World Market Opens New Store in Cumming, GA

World Market® is proud to announce the opening of its newest store in Cumming, GA. The new 14,727 square-foot store is located at 2265 Market Place Blvd. Cumming, GA 30041 next to Ulta in Cumming Town Center. The store will open to the public on November 13, 2026, with...

Cumming, GA · 11h

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Rescued pups find a new purpose in life

Just because a dog has been abandoned does not mean he lacks a purpose in life. Or maybe, a rescued dog is so appreciative of having been rescued into a loving home that he finds a way to give back. Whatever the reason, two Big Canoe Animal Rescue adopted dogs have found a higher meaning in life and a way to bring joy to other people.

Big Canoe, GA · 2d

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Best of North Atlanta celebrates 19 years of recognizing local businesses

For nearly two decades, Best of North Atlanta has recognized the companies, organizations and people who make North Atlanta a good place to live, work and do business. Now in its 19th year, the readers’ choice contest has become an annual tradition. It gives residents a chance to honor their favorites and thank the people who make a difference in their everyday lives.

Alpharetta, GA · 2d

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Opinion: DeKalb Schools should address Dunwoody schools’ population challenges

The Dunwoody Homeowners Association urged the DeKalb County School District to address both elementary under-enrollment and high school overcrowding through transparent, data-driven decisions regarding school closures and facility maintenance. The post Opinion: DeKalb Schools should address Dunwoody schools’ population challenges appeared first on Rough Draft® .

Dunwoody, GA · 1d

Marietta Daily Journal

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Police: Suspect attempted to hit man with car at Kennesaw gas station

A suspect is facing assault charges after police say he attempted to back his car into a man after an argument at a Kennesaw gas station. Curtis Stewart, 43, of Atlanta, is accused of driving his car in reverse toward a man during an incident at a Quik Trip gas station located at 2761 Cobb Parkway, at the intersection with Watts Drive. The incident occurred at approximately 11:35 a.m. Oct. 22 and began after a verbal argument broke out with the victim about their usage of the gas station’s air pump station. After an initial verbal altercation, police say Stewart got in his black Mitsubishi Outlander, parked in a nearby parking space and briefly walked toward the victim in an aggressive manner before returning to his car. Stewart is accused of reversing his car away from his parking space, aiming his vehicle at the victim and reversing toward the victim, causing the victim to retreat backward and push off the Mitsubishi’s trunk with both hands as it reversed toward him. Police say Stewart then fled the area. The incident was captured on security footage from the Quick Trip gas station, Stewart’s warrant reads. The Kennesaw Police Department arrested Stewart Oct.

Kennesaw, GA · 1d

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Visitors experience climbing, crafts and critters at Sawnee Mountain

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Parks & Recreation hosted Sawnee Craft & Climb on Oct. 7 at the Sawnee Mountain Preserve just north of Cumming. The department holds a few special events like it each year. The rock-climbing tower, tree climbing area and zip line were all open together for children ages 6 and older. Visitors of all ages could meet animals, handle artifacts at a touch table, create arts and crafts and walk the nature trails behind the visitor center.

Forsyth County, GA · 1d

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Cartersville-Bartow MPO Approves Transportation Plan

During a joint Technical Coordinating Committee and Policy Committee meeting on November 4th, the Cartersville-Bartow Metropolitan Planning Organization approved its final Fiscal Year 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program. It also advanced a draft calendar-year 2027 Unified Planning Work Program for public review. Transportation Planner Shanice Amos presented the final TIP after...

Cartersville, GA · 1d

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Lanes reopen after I-75NB crash near Kennesaw

Northbound Interstate 75 reopened shortly after 7AM near Wade Green Road in Kennesaw after an overturned semi blocked traffic Tuesday morning.

Kennesaw, GA · 1d

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Chipotle Plans Four New Metro Atlanta Spots, 30 Jobs Up For Grabs

Chipotle is bringing four new restaurants to metro Atlanta before the end of the year, each one built with a drive-thru Chipotlane for digital pickup orders, and the burrito chain says it's hiring around 30 positions to staff them up. Chipotle announced Tuesday that it would open the four locations...

Atlanta, GA · 16h

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This free outdoor Christkindl Market is coming to Metro ATL, just 30 minutes from Atlanta & it’s absolutely gigantic

The holiday season is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to get into the festive spirit! If you’re looking for an amazing holiday market to check out, you’ve gotta hit up the Christkindl Market in Roswell, GA! Keep scrolling for all the details. A German...

Roswell, GA · 20h

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Emerson Denies Rezoning, Approves Ferguson Corners Phase

The Emerson City Council has denied a rezoning request for a small commercial property on State Route 293. At Monday night’s regular meeting, the council held a second reading of the request for 0.32 acres at 647 State Route 293. Property owner Mayinampati Rathnam sought to rezone the land so vehicles could be repaired there. Assistant City Manager Todd Heath told council the original application asked for community retail commercial zoning. Before the meeting, the applicant changed the request to neighborhood retail commercial under a special use permit. All five council members voted to deny it.

Emerson, GA · 1d

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Built By Students, Powered By Ideas:

Blasting beyond textbooks, the Engineering Club is turning ideas into action. At the University of North Georgia’s Gainesville campus, the Engineering Club warps blueprints into reality, tests hypotheses and puts their creations to real-world use. They design, build and showcase imaginative projects, including rovers, robots, radios, servers, AI appliances, 3-D printers and PCs. They bring them to life with hands-on engineering learned within UNG’s walls and applied to everyday challenges. Our Nighthawk engineers have created an innovative environment where students can freely build their ideas into tangible mechanical achievements.

Gainesville, 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 · 1d