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Atlanta Botanical Garden planning major expansion to Beltline

Atlanta Botanical Garden is embarking on an expansion project which will make it directly accessible from the popular Atlanta Beltline. Garden leaders say the project will expand the 30-acre destination by 30 percent, making it the city’s first cultural institution with direct Beltline access. Garden President and CEO Mary...

Atlanta, GA · 1d

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Sip Sip Hooray! Swig’s New Location Open in Atlanta, Georgia

What started as a small soda shop in Utah gained popularity and gradually spread across the country, with 200 locations across 17 states, according to Swig. The second location in Georgia opened just 2.5 miles down the road from Chamblee High School; the opening sparked interest among many Chamblee students and quickly became a staple in some students’ routines.

Atlanta, GA · 16h

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Atlanta announces water bill assistance as city helps struggling families manage rising household expenses

Atlanta, Georgia – A late water bill can compete with the next grocery trip, the rent payment or the cost of getting to work. For Atlanta households trying to catch up, the city is offering a way to spread out overdue payments without adding interest. The Department of Watershed...

Atlanta, GA · 2d

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Atlanta proposed as potential central hub for 2031 Women’s World Cup

FIFA officials say Atlanta being the central hub would include hosting the World Cup draw.

Atlanta, GA · 1d

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Proposed SNAP changes could impact tens of thousands of Georgians and organizations that serve them

Tens of thousands of Georgians could lose their food stamp benefits under a new federal rule change proposed Tuesday.

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Mableton approves installment plan for homeowners struggling to pay new tax

MABLETON — Eligible Mableton homeowners facing financial hardship can pay the city's new public safety tax in installments rather than pay the full amount. The program does not waive tax payment or create exemptions, but allows participants to pay in monthly installments through April 5, 2027, alongside any accrued interest, instead of the Dec. 4 due date. The Mableton City Council passed the installment plan Tuesday in a 6-0 vote with Councilman Ron Davis absent. The council created the tax, set at 4.5 mills, a number used to calculate property taxes, to pay for public safety in the city, including payments to Cobb County for police services, two one-year agreements totaling $22.5 million. The city is also using the fund to establish its own police department by June 1. Mayor Michael Owens said the program was developed after the city heard citizens' calls for relief. "The bottom line is this hardship relief program was created because of a need that we know citizens have," he said. The city is unable to waive interest payments because it is mandated by the state. According to Finance Director Karen Ellis, the interest on the deferred payments is 10%. The program is open to

Mableton, GA · 1d

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Traffic, density concerns lead Mableton to reject 90-home development

This week, the Mableton City Council denied a rezoning request for a 90-home subdivision. The request from David Pearson Communities sought to rezone 23.12 mostly wooded acres at the intersection of Old Alabama, Cardell and Maxham roads for a single-family development. The council denied the application with Councilman Ron Davis absent. Planning and zoning staff also recommended the application's denial due to concerns over the development's too-high density and not fitting the future land use plan. According to attorney Kevin Moore, representing the project, the plan went through multiple iterations before coming to the council for final approval, including reducing the initial 110 home proposal, which included townhomes, until it reached the 90 single-family home version and added a pool and clubhouse. He said various road improvements, including a protected crosswalk, were included in the plans due to increased traffic concerns. A September revised letter listing stipulations for the development restricted the number of rental units to no more than 10% of homes at one time. Previously the developer proposed an option for a 100% rental community, which stirred both community and council concerns. An additional stipulation agreed to give public servants, including teachers, first responders and civil servants cost-reducing

Mableton, GA · 1d

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More Georgia students are turning to the trades. Meet the ‘toolbelt generation’

AGC Georgia's skills challenge in Marietta highlights the growing interest in construction careers among students.

Marietta, GA · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Georgia Rainbow History Project proposes Atlanta and Georgia LGBTQ Halls of Fame

The Georgia Rainbow History Project has proposed the establishment of an Atlanta LGBTQ Hall of Fame and a Georgia LGBTQ Hall of Fame to recognize the people, organizations, and collectives that have made significant contributions. According to GRHP director Tom Dibble Dempsey, the Atlanta Hall would honor contributions centered in Atlanta and its metropolitan communities. […] The post Georgia Rainbow History Project proposes Atlanta and Georgia LGBTQ Halls of Fame appeared first on Rough Draft® .

Atlanta, GA · 6h

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Cobb Chamber to spotlight Smyrna Connects on Nov. 19

The Cobb Chamber’s Smyrna Area Council will spotlight a new initiative to bring residents into conversations with city leaders and announce the 2026 Smyrna Citizen of the Year on Thursday, Nov. 19, at Brawner Hall. Bridges Holmes, founder and chief adviser of Moray Advisors, will discuss how Smyrna Connects...

Smyrna, GA · 1d

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Veterans Day in metro Atlanta: Where to find ceremonies and a parade

Communities across metro Atlanta are honoring those who served in the U.S. military with Veterans Day ceremonies and a parade.

Atlanta, GA · 1d

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Mulberry mayor discusses Gwinnett legal fight in Norcross

Mulberry Mayor Michael Coker discussed the city's ongoing legal battle with Gwinnett County over its incorporation and the importance of negotiating efficient service delivery despite political differences. The post Mulberry mayor discusses Gwinnett legal fight in Norcross appeared first on Rough Draft® .

Gwinnett County, GA · 1d

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Navy veteran embraces second career, pursues nursing dream

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Kyanise Mitchell, a Navy veteran and nursing student, received applause at Herzing University in Sandy Springs on Veterans Day as the school honored its student and employee veterans. Mitchell spent seven years in the military before leaving to pursue a civilian career. “I...

Atlanta, GA · 22h

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Atlanta joins forces with regional leaders to tackle housing costs and help families build financial stability as city adds 54,000 residents

Atlanta, Georgia – A growing region does not always mean a household has more room in its budget. Across metro Atlanta, the cost of a home, a trip to work and everyday necessities can leave families struggling to save, even as new residents continue to arrive. Atlanta is joining...

Atlanta, GA · 2d

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Georgia election officials to audit midterm results

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Following Nov. 3’s historic midterm elections, the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office will perform a set of random audits on Thursday. True to its name, the routine “risk-limiting audit” is meant to reduce the risk that the wrong winner was called....

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AROUND TOWN: Democratic takeover of Cobb school board puts Ragsdale's future in question

Big changes are coming to the Cobb County Board of Education. Last week, Democrat Micheal Garza unseated three-term Republican incumbent and David Chastain in the race for the Post 4 seat on the school board. The win gives Democrats their first majority on the board in decades. Garza won with 54.85% of the vote over Chastain’s 45.15%. Garza earned 25,493 votes in total, compared to Chastain’s 20,982, according to the Georgia secretary of state’s election results. Results were certified by the Cobb Elections Board Monday Garza is set to flip the board to a 4-3 Democratic majority when he is sworn in January. “Yes, the board has flipped. The dynamics will change with a new board member, so we will see what that looks like,” Democratic board member Nichelle Davis of Post 6 told the Journal. “But the long story short is, of course, the goal is getting things done for our students. So I’m looking forward to welcoming him and doing that.” In a video posted to his Facebook page Sunday, Republican John Cristadoro, who represents Post 5 on the school board, said he did not view the widespread Democratic victories down the ballot as “a massive call for

Cobb County, GA · 2d

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DeKalb County Commission rejects civilian oversight of Flock

DeKalb County commissioners on Nov. 10 rejected a proposal to create independent civilian oversight of the county’s growing surveillance network following a lengthy debate over privacy, public safety and how the measure had been handled in committee. The Board of Commissioners voted 5-2 to deny Commissioner Ted Terry’s resolution...

Dekalb County, GA · 1d

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Rockdale County 2027 budget cuts $18 million in spending

CONYERS — Rockdale County officials have proposed a $134.97 million budget for 2027 after cutting about $18 million in departmental spending requests to balance the budget without raising taxes. The proposed spending plan, presented during the Nov. 10 Board of Commissioners meeting, represents an $8.2 million, or 6.5%, increase over the county's 2026 budget. Public safety remains the county's largest spending priority, with additional funding directed toward the Sheriff's Office, security at the new judicial and administrative complex and employee compensation. Chief Financial Officer Javaid Majid told commissioners the budget process began with approximately $153 million in requests from county departments and elected officials, compared with projected revenues of approximately $135 million. That left officials to choose between increasing revenue and reducing expenditures. "The options were either we're going to raise taxes or reduce spending," Majid said. "We have no desire to place any additional tax burden on our citizens." Instead, county officials worked with department heads and elected officials to reduce proposed expenditures while attempting to maintain existing services. Majid said the resulting $134,970,617 spending plan is structurally balanced and reflects the county's priorities: public safety, workforce retention, operational efficiency and financial responsibility. The commissioners unanimously approved the first

Rockdale County, GA · 21h

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Kennedy Wilson Makes Atlanta Development Debut

The community will come online in 2028. Kennedy Wilson has broken ground on Caldwell, a $139 million, 382-unit luxury apartment community in the Atlanta suburb of Sandy Springs, Ga. The development is being financed with a $90 million construction loan from Santander Bank. Caldwell is the first Georgia project for...

Atlanta, GA · 1d