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Rough Draft Atlanta

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Update: Decatur pastor’s posts about Muslim voters and candidates have disappeared

Two Muslim organizations accused Alan Smith, the pastor of The Church at Decatur Heights, of using social media to condemn Muslim political candidates and influence voters at his congregation's site, which serves as an official polling location. The post Update: Decatur pastor’s posts about Muslim voters and candidates have disappeared appeared first on Rough Draft® .

Decatur, GA · 1d

Gwinnett Daily Post

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Rainbow Village receives $1.1 million federal grant to expand housing and services for homeless families

Rainbow Village is receiving a $1.1 million federal investment to help expand housing and support services for families experiencing homelessness, marking a significant milestone in the nonprofit’s ongoing efforts to address housing instability across Metro Atlanta. Approximately two years into its Building Homes, Building Hope Capital Campaign, the organization was awarded the funding through the Congressionally Directed Community Project Funding (CPF) process, administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The funding was secured through the efforts of Senator Raphael Warnock. The investment comes as Rainbow Village prepares for one of the most transformative expansions in its 35-year history. Plans call for the construction of 36 additional apartments on its campus, increasing its residential capacity from 30 to 66 families. Beyond expanding its housing options, the federal funding will help strengthen the organization’s programs, services and infrastructure to accommodate the growing number of families it serves. “Too many Georgia families are struggling to keep up with rising housing costs, making the need for affordable housing increasingly urgent,” Warnock said. “I’m glad this federal funding is going towards Rainbow Village Inc. to support the construction of transitional housing for Georgians experiencing homelessness in Gwinnett County. Affordable housing provides

Atlanta Metropolitan Area, GA · 19h

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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...

Georgia · 1d

The Money Overview

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HUD’s fiscal 2027 fair market rents for two-bedroom homes run $1,734 in Phoenix, $1,762 in Atlanta, $2,011 in Chicago and $2,169 in Denver

Housing agencies that run Section 8 vouchers in Phoenix, Atlanta, Chicago and Denver are working from HUD fair market rents of $1,734, $1,762, $2,011 and $2,169 for a two-bedroom home in fiscal 2027. The figures took effect Oct. 1, 2026, and they set the base for the payment standard that decides how much of a […] The post HUD’s fiscal 2027 fair market rents for two-bedroom homes run $1,734 in Phoenix, $1,762 in Atlanta, $2,011 in Chicago and $2,169 in Denver appeared first on The Money Overview .

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Crash closes I-75NB in Cobb County

A collision has closed northbound I-75 near Wade Green Road. The closure is expected to last an extended period of time.

Cobb County, GA · 1d

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DeKalb CEO says homelessness alone is not grounds for arrest

DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson said the county will work to address homelessness while protecting residents’ dignity. County officials held a news conference to discuss housing investments, available resources and the relationship between state law and a local urban camping ordinance. Cochran-Johnson said the county has a responsibility to...

Dekalb County, GA · 1d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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Metro Atlanta city to discuss changes to downtown public parking

The City of Tucker is expected to discuss downtown public parking at its Monday evening meeting.

Tucker, GA · 1d

Rough Draft Atlanta

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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

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Fulton commission chair-elect announces transition team

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Mo Ivory, the incoming chair of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, announced her transition team Monday as she prepares to take the helm of the commission in January. Her team will be made up of “a group of distinguished civic, business and...

Fulton County, GA · 1d

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From Capitol protesting to lawmaker: Bentley Hudgins joins Georgia’s historic new class of lawmakers

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia Democrats celebrated election wins that will bring new voices to the state Capitol and give the party control of the state House. But with Republicans expected to keep the Senate, those lawmakers will need support across party lines to turn their priorities into law.

Georgia · 1d

CBS News Atlanta

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Fulton County considers closing elementary school

The proposal could result in the closure of Mimosa Elementary School and reassign hundreds of students to two other schools.

Fulton 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 · 23h

WSB Radio

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Roadwork brings temporary lane closure near 14th Street

Drivers traveling through Atlanta could face traffic disruptions this week as crews begin stormwater drain maintenance along Techwood Drive.

Atlanta, GA · 1d

CBS News Atlanta

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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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Atlanta faces season first arctic freeze

An Arctic cold front moving across Georgia will drop weekend temperatures below freezing, prompting the Fannin County Emergency Management Agency to request space heaters for flooded McCaysville residents.

Atlanta, GA · 12h

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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 · 1d

GPB News (Georgia Public Broadcasting)

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Georgia Today: North Georgia Flooding; Zoo Atlanta death; Data center moratorium

Captain Planet Foundation Executive Director Leesa Carter (left) poses with Captain Planet, inaugural Ted Turner Legacy Award winner George McKerrow and Laura Turner Seydel at the organization's gala in Cobb County on Nov. 7, 2026. Support Local Journalism. GPB believes that everyone should have access to trustworthy, fact-based stories that...

Georgia · 1d

Clayton News-Daily

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Tapestry celebrates grand opening of Jonesboro campus

JONESBORO — After more than a decade of success in DeKalb County, Tapestry Public Charter School, celebrated the opening of its Clayton County campus on Friday, Oct. 30. Tapestry is a a tuition-free public charter middle and high school designed to serve both neurodivergent and neurotypical learners in an intentionally-inclusive educational environment, brought its nationally-recognized educational model to Clayton County for the 2026-27 school year. During its first year, Tapestry Clayton is serving students in grades 6 through 10, adding one grade each year through 12th grade. At full capacity, the school will enroll 301 students. Tapestry Clayton offers a personalized learning environment with small class sizes, two teachers in every core academic classroom and individualized instruction designed to help every learner reach their full potential while preparing for college, careers and life. The school’s principal is Maria-Alejandra Kepler and is at 142 College St., Jonesboro, on the campus of the First Baptist Church of Jonesboro. ♦ ♦ ♦ For more information about the school, visit https://tapestrycharter.org/clayton.

Jonesboro, GA · 2d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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DeKalb County leaders split over urban camping ban before it takes effect

DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, commissioners and other county leaders gathered on Monday to discuss a new urban camping ban.

Dekalb County, GA · 22h

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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 · 16h