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Kemp appoints Amber Dally as District Attorney for the Alcovy Judicial Circuit

WALTON COUNTY, GA (Sept. 8, 2026) – Gov. Brian Kemp last week announced the appointment of Amber Bennett Dally as District Attorney for the Alcovy Judicial Circuit, which covers both Walton and Newton counties. This fills the vacancy created by the appointment of the Honorable Randal M. McGinley to the Superior Court of the Alcovy Judicial Circuit.

Newton County, GA · 10d
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DOJ Sends Poll Watchers to Fulton, Five Other Georgia Counties for Election Day

Federal election monitors are headed back to Fulton County for Election Day, and this time they're bringing company. The Justice Department plans to deploy observers to six Georgia counties — Bibb, Chatham, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton and Gwinnett — as part of a nationwide poll-watching operation set for Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Fulton County, GA · 10d
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Sugar Hill City Buzz: The Holiday Season is Here!

Downtown Sugar Hill is ready to celebrate From holiday performances to family traditions, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the season right here in the heart of Sugar Hill. The holidays are also a time to honor those who have served our country. On November 11, the City of Sugar Hill will host its annual Veterans Day Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial beginning at 10:30 a.m. The ceremony will feature music from the Broad Street Concert Band, a flag raising, and remarks from the Sugar Hill Historic Preservation Society and the Suwanee Creek Chapter, NSDAR.

Sugar Hill, GA · 7d
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Kemp joins Rick Jackson in Walton County ahead of election

Gov. Brian Kemp joined Republican gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson in Walton County on Thursday for a three-city north Georgia campaign swing to boost voter turnout in tight statewide races ahead of Election Day.

Walton County, GA · 10d
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Commissioners to hold first meeting in new building Nov. 10

CONYERS — The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners will hold its first meeting in a new county building Nov. 10, ending an era for the Assembly Hall meeting room, which has hosted county government proceedings for years. The Oct. 27 Board of Commissioners meeting was the final regular meeting held in the existing Assembly Hall space, with county officials preparing to transition to the new facility ahead of the board’s next scheduled meeting. County officials announced the move during the closing portion of the Oct. 27 meeting, explaining that the new meeting space will open in phases as additional improvements and technology are completed. While commissioners will begin using the building in November, officials said they will continue installing or adjusting some features into 2027. The transition will also require adjustments to the county’s meeting broadcast and livestreaming arrangements, including camera placement and other audiovisual equipment used to provide public access to board proceedings. The move represents a change for commissioners and residents who have attended meetings in the existing Assembly Hall over the years. Commissioner Doreen Williams reflected on the significance of leaving the longtime meeting space, recalling her early years on the board and the support of her

Rockdale County, GA · 10d

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McGinnis Ferry Traffic Shifts as Caney Creek Culvert Takes Shape

Traffic has shifted at Caney Creek as crews move on to the second half of a new culvert beneath McGinnis Ferry Road, a step forward in the widening project between Johns Creek and Forsyth County. The first half of the crossing is built, and workers are also raising sections of...

Forsyth County, GA · 8d

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Medley mixed-use development opens in heart of Johns Creek

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Medley, Johns Creek’s much-anticipated mixed-use development, is about more than just what you can buy there, said developer Mark Toro during an Oct. 29 grand opening ceremony and ribbon cutting. “Medley is more than buildings and businesses,” Toro said. “It’s a place where people...

Johns Creek, GA · 9d

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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 · 7d

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 · 9d

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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 · 8d

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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 · 10d

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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 · 11d

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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 · 11d

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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 · 7d

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Georgia foster youth face hurdles accessing housing assistance

Georgia · 8d

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Most haunted places in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2026

ATLANTA - From an Atlanta theater with a reputation for strange backstage activity to North Georgia sites tied to centuries-old legends, the region has no shortage of places said to be haunted. The stories range from reported ghostly encounters to local folklore rooted in the area’s history — and while none prove a place is haunted, they offer a chilling way to explore Georgia’s past.

Atlanta, GA · 10d

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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 · 11d

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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

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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 · 9d

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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 · 10d