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At least 4 metro Atlanta charter schools on brink of closing, yet program still thrives
EAST POINT, Ga. — At least four metro Atlanta charter schools are on the brink of closing their doors. Their demise seems to raise questions about the viability of charter schools versus more traditional public schools. The state set up charter school programs to add innovation to traditional public...
Cherokee County Residents Invited to Clean Up Hobgood Park
Cherokee County residents have been invited to join state Reps. Jordan Ridley and Charlice Byrd to help clean up at Hobgood Park. Keep Cherokee Beautiful is hosting the road cleanup event, which will start at 9 a.m. June 15 at Hobgood Park, 6699 Bells Ferry Road near Woodstock.
State senator wants judge to dismiss charges against him in Georgia election interference case
State Sen. Shawn Still currently represents North Fulton and Forsyth counties, but four years ago, he was the finance chair for the Georgia Republican Party and was one of the false electors.
Cherokee County Students Become Firefighters for a Day
HOLLY SPRINGS — A dozen Cherokee County School District eighth graders visited the Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services Training Center May 31 to learn what it takes to be a firefighter. CCFES, in partnership with CCSD and Underwriters Laboratories Research Institutes hosted this event for students to help deepen their understanding of fire dynamics, careers in the fire service and how science, technology, engineering and mathematics are used in this field every day. ...
Ball Ground Considering Implementing Impact Fee Program
Ball Ground leaders are considering implementing an impact fee program that could bring in about $200,000 annually for the city. The Ball Ground City Council is scheduled to hold a special called public hearing at 5 p.m. May 30 to hear more about the proposed impact fee program and to also give residents a chance to give their thoughts and opinions on the program. An additional public hearing is scheduled...
Roswell's Lavender Festival scheduled for June 1
ROSWELL, Ga. — The Lavender Festival, a celebration of all things lavender, will return to Barrington Hall June 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The annual event, hosted by The Handmade Shops this year, has been going on for more than a decade and sees an average of about 1,000 visitors.
Watch for Cove Road closure June 4-6
The city of Jasper announced at a work session Thursday they will be working on shoulders, retaining barriers and overhanging trees along the portion of Cove Road between the intersection of Still Hollow and Grandview Road June 4-6th. This will result in road closures between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Woodstock Residents Invited to Give Input on Dupree Park Plan
Woodstock residents are invited to attend a public input meeting June 11 to give feedback that will be used to help create a master plan for Dupree Park. Woodstock Parks and Recreation will host the public input meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. June 11 at the Chambers at City Center, 8534 Main St. in downtown Woodstock. Planners from Lose Design will join Woodstock Parks and Recreation staff to lead...
Over 3,000 Veterans Served by Highland Rivers in Past Decade
More than 3,300 veterans have been served by Highland Rivers Behavioral Health over the past decade, according to a new report released by the agency. “Services to Veterans, 2013-2023” is a retrospective data report about the agency’s services to veterans during an 11-year period from Jan. 1, 2013, and Dec. 31, 2023. Key findings showed the following: ...
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