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Second round of water main repairs completed, water pressure fully restored

A water main break on Clifton Springs Manor continues to impact local residents while repairs are underway.

Dekalb County, GA · 6d

The Citizens

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County aims to make community magazine self-sustaining

CONYERS — Rockdale County officials hope to make the county’s community magazine financially self-sustaining through advertising revenue after its inaugural issue fell short of covering production costs. The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners approved a $33,350 contract with Tredeau Design LLC during its Oct. 27 meeting to produce the Winter/Spring 2027 edition of the Rockdale County Community Magazine. During the discussion, Mike White, the county’s director of Public Relations and Marketing, acknowledged that advertising revenue from the first issue was not enough to offset its production expenses but said efforts are underway to attract additional advertisers and eventually eliminate the need for county funding. The first edition, published for Summer/Fall 2026, generated approximately $7,000 in advertising revenue, according to White. White said the publication is still in its early stages and that the county is working to establish a stronger advertising base. He reported that three additional advertisers had already been secured for the upcoming edition, with a goal of generating enough advertising revenue to cover production costs by the magazine’s third issue. The magazine, officially introduced at a Sept. 29 launch party at the county’s new Assembly Hall, highlights the people, places and stories of Rockdale County. It is

Rockdale County, GA · 8d

The Citizens

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Youth Council calls for more rec space, jobs for teens

CONYERS — Local teenagers want more places to spend time with friends, greater access to jobs and internship, and more opportunities to have a say in decisions affecting their community, according to a survey conducted by the Conyers Youth Council. Youth Council Mayor Nathan Oliver and Mayor Pro Tem Charlotte Wright presented their findings to Mayor Connie Alsobrook and the Conyers City Council during its Oct. 21 meeting, highlighting concerns about limited recreational options, transportation barriers and the need for more youth involvement in city government. The student-led survey collected more than 275 responses from young people at local schools — including Rockdale County High School, Heritage High School, Salem High School and Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology. Oliver and Wright identified three major priorities from the responses: dedicated spaces for teenagers, employment and skill-building opportunities, and a greater voice in community decisions. The presentation prompted a discussion with Alsobrook and council members about which recreational facilities and businesses would appeal to teenagers and how the city could better meet their needs. Students said they want more spaces to socialize, explore creative interests, and participate in activities designed for their age group. They also expressed interest in more

Conyers, GA · 7d

athensceo.com

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AT&T Boosts Speeds in Barrow County

AT&T* added a new cell site to expand 5G coverage and capacity across Bethlehem, helping residents, businesses and public safety on FirstNet® get more from their mobile devices. A new site southwest of Bethlehem boosts coverage west of Highway 11 along Tanners Bridge Road. “Reliable wireless connectivity is essential...

Barrow County, GA · 9d

Gwinnett Daily Post

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Johns Creek’s new 43-acre town center is now open

Medley, a 43-acre mixed-use development in Johns Creek, opened to the public Thursday, with a free grand opening event featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The $560 million development, which introduces 25 new restaurants and retailers to the area, is expected to create 1,000 jobs and generate an estimated $6.2 million in annual sales tax revenue for the community. Businesses opening at Medley include Trader Joe’s, Rena’s Italian Fishery & Grill, Shake Shack, Sephora, High Country Outfitters, STIR, Tonic House, Lily Sushi Bar, The Nest Cafe, Five Daughters Bakery, Playa Bowls, Summit Coffee, Cookie Fix, Drybar and Amorino Gelato. Other new tenants include BODYROK, Kontour Med Spa, Moop’s Boutique, Clean Your Dirty Face, Knuckies Eatery, The Commodore, Sugarcoat, Hollow Oak, Burdlife and Petfolk. The development includes 145,000 square feet of retail, restaurant and entertainment space, 883 luxury residences, a 25,000-square-foot plaza, a 150-key boutique hotel and 110,000 square feet of lifestyle office space. Medley is at 4300 Medley Blvd. in Johns Creek.

Johns Creek, GA · 10d

Athens Banner-Herald

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Ginn runs unopposed after opponent disqualified in state Senate race

Incumbent state District 47 Sen. Frank Ginn will be unopposed in Tuesday’s General Election. Ginn said Wednesday that earlier in the week the Georgia Secretary of State's office informed him that Justin Gillespie, 41, of Hull, has been ruled ineligible to run for office. Gillespie, who qualified as a Democrat, has been in the Madison County Jail for the last 43 days on a felony conviction that ultimately disqualified him from seeking public office. Georgia Elections: AI data search was 'not a hack,' Georgia officials reassure voters He was convicted in September in a Madison County Superior Court jury trial for felony cruelty to children. He was sentenced to two years in prison and is awaiting transfer into the state prison system. The Secretary of State filed a challenge to Gillespie’s candidacy with the State Administrative Law office, which determined he was ineligible. A Madison County woman, Brenda Hankinson, announced she would run for the seat, but the Madison County Journal reported that she withdrew as there was not enough time prior to the election to qualify. District 47 covers areas across Madison, Clarke, Jackson, and Barrow counties. Ginn was first elected to the state Senate seat in 2010. This

Madison County, GA · 10d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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Georgia elections 2026: Polling location changes due to ‘recent change in ownership’

Just days before the November election, Georgia's largest county announced eight polling locations were moving.

Gwinnett County, GA · 6d

11Alive

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Georgia foster youth face hurdles accessing housing assistance

Georgia · 7d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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Georgia’s biggest school system is changing how it names schools

Last week, the Gwinnett County Board of Education approved new policies for how school buildings and facilities are named.

Gwinnett County, GA · 10d

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Nonbinary Georgia Democrat Bentley Hudgins set to make history: ‘Hope is a discipline’

Bentley Hudgins has discovered that online bigotry sometimes trips over accidental affirmation. "Some of them are like, 'I can't tell if you're a man or a woman,'" Hudgins says. "I'm like, 'Thank you. That's the point.'" Another stranger declared the Georgia Democrat a "coward, sir." Hudgins' reply: "Sir? Oh, is...

Georgia · 11d

CBS News Atlanta

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Lawsuit filed over absentee ballot delays in Gwinnett County

The lawsuit claims nearly 2,000 Gwinnett County residents may be denied their right to vote due to issues delivering their absentee ballots.

Gwinnett County, GA · 8d

northgwinnettvoice.com

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Suwanee receives $12,000 grant for Buford Highway murals

SUWANEE — Eight projects across Gwinnett County will receive a combined $99,400 in grants to support public art, historic preservation and cultural improvements, including new murals along Buford Highway in Suwanee. Explore Gwinnett announced the recipients of its 2026-27 Gwinnett Creativity Fund Placemaking Grants on Friday, Oct. 23. Individual...

Suwanee, GA · 9d

Rough Draft Atlanta

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Halloween events happening around Metro Atlanta

From haunted houses to dining experiences to trick-or-treating, there’s plenty to do this weekend to celebrate Halloween across Metro Atlanta. Here are a few suggestions. NetherworldNow through Nov. 7Stone MountainThe ultimate haunted house is celebrating 30 years of thrills and chills Pumpkin FestivalNow through Sunday, Nov. 1, 10:30 am – 5 p.m.Stone Mountain ParkExperience family-friendly […] The post Halloween events happening around Metro Atlanta appeared first on Rough Draft® .

Atlanta, GA · 10d

WSB Radio

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Parents of closed metro area private school demand tuition refund, file lawsuit

Midtown International School announced it would permanently shut its doors following a vote by its board of directors and it closed with only four days notice back in April.

Atlanta, GA · 10d

capitalbnews.org

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Hundreds of Atlanta HBCU Students March to the Polls Ahead of Midterms

Clark Atlanta University graduate student Ahmad Minnis usually votes in his hometown of St. Louis, but this year, the 22-year-old said he’ll vote in Georgia for the first time. “It’s imperative to vote here because my vote will go farther,” Minnis told Capital B Atlanta on Tuesday. “I feel...

Atlanta, GA · 10d

The Citizens

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Rockdale County revises courthouse parking garage plans

CONYERS — Rockdale County is moving forward with revised plans for a parking garage near the courthouse, removing more than $10.2 million in construction work from an existing contract as officials prepare to seek new bids for the redesigned facility. The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners approved a $10.275 million contract reduction during its Oct. 27 meeting, along with an additional $226,925 in design services for revisions to the courthouse, parking garage and proposed retail space along Main Street. Rockdale Director of General Services Andrew Hammer emphasized that the contract reduction does not mean the parking garage is being eliminated from the Judicial Administrative Complex project. Instead, the county is changing the garage's location and construction arrangements to accommodate a revised design developed in coordination with the city of Conyers. The $10.275 million deduction, approved as Change Order No. 8 to the county's contract with McCarthy Barnsley, a Joint Venture IV, removes the parking deck and associated Milstead Avenue sitework from the contractor's scope of work. Hammer explained that the parking garage was originally planned for a different location but was subsequently moved to property adjacent to the courthouse. That relocation required substantial changes to the design and construction plans.

Rockdale County, GA · 10d

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Decatur man says voting signs were mistake, not voter suppression

DECATUR, Ga. — A mission to inform Decatur residents about early voting went awry because of a typo. That typo led many in the community to worry that the signs with inaccurate information about the election were part of a voter suppression effort. But the Decatur resident who said...

Decatur, GA · 10d

Country Herald

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Georgia Halloween: Atlanta-Savannah Safety Tips for Saturday, Oct. 31

From Atlanta to Savannah, these 10 precautions can help families enjoy a safer Halloween night.

Georgia · 10d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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$14 million program will fund energy efficiency repairs in metro Atlanta county

A $14 million QTS partnership with Georgia Power will fund pre-weatherization repairs for at least 800 homes.

Fayette County, GA · 9d