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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.
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...
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.
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...
From Atlanta to Savannah, these 10 precautions can help families enjoy a safer Halloween night.
A $14 million QTS partnership with Georgia Power will fund pre-weatherization repairs for at least 800 homes.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — More than 2.8 million Georgians have shattered midterm early-voting records as advance polling closed Friday, setting up a final campaign sprint ahead of Tuesday’s election. Data from the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office shows in-person turnout eclipsed the previous 2022 midterm high...
The Nov. 6 TRIAD meeting will begin in Loganville half an hour earlier than usual and will end up with a tour of the new Public Safety Complex in Monroe. “This is just a reminder that at our next TRIAD meeting will be a trip to our new Public Safety Complex (or Jail). We will meet at 8.30 a.m. at The Retreat and be bussed from there or drive from there to the Complex. This will be on November 6th which is a week from this Friday,” Pat Pippen said. “As Sheriff Brooks said, there will be as much or as little walking as you are able or want to do, so wear your comfortable shoes.”
The Gwinnett, Newton & Rockdale County Health Departments conducted food service inspections in Rockdale County on 10/28/2026. The following 2 establishments were inspected. 🔴 Grade U (Failing) = below 70 | 🟠 Grade C = 70–79 | 🟡 Grade B = 80–89 | 🟢 Grade A = 90–100 🟡 Grade B (80–89) — 1 location Jikoni Caribbean Grill LLC — 🟡 83 (Grade B)• Inspected: 10-28-2026 • 2445 Salem Rd SE Suite T Conyers GA 30013 🟢 Grade A (90–100) — 1 location House of Lin — 🟢 97 (Grade A)• Inspected: 10-28-2026 • 2445 Salem Rd SE Suite J Conyers GA 30013 Source: Gwinnett, Newton & Rockdale County Health Departments. Data reflects food service inspections conducted on 10/28/2026.
Hall County authorities have issued a rabies alert after a person came into contact with a rabid dog in the North Hall area of Clermont.
Six Democratic-leaning Georgia counties confirm receiving letters from the Department of Justice, notifying them that federal election monitors will be in their polling sites on Election Day. It’s not unusual for the Department of Justice to send election monitors to the polls. Now, the DOJ is sending monitors to...
Our digital queen, Joyce Lupiani, joins us with the top trending stories on fox5atlanta.com and FOX LOCAL. Today's top stories include a new report of livable wages for different metro Atlanta counties and a list of things to do for Halloween weekend in the area.
A walk around Johns Creek’s Boardwalk could soon come with a food-truck stop, even when there is no festival underway. The City Council approved a 12-month trial Oct. 26 allowing mobile food vendors at The Boardwalk at Town Center. Food trucks and pushcarts have previously been limited to city-sponsored or city-permitted events in Johns Creek parks.
At Monday night’s Board of Education meeting, we were proud to recognize several outstanding members of the Hall County School District family for their service, dedication, and commitment to others. Congratulations to HCSD bus drivers Sam Robinson and Adam Petty for receiving the 2026 Appreciation for Rendering Emergency Aid...
Gainesville’s Inland Port is now officially open for business GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Gov. Brian Kemp joined local officials and business leaders Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of the $134 million Gainesville Inland Port. The terminal links Northeast Georgia businesses to the Port of Savannah through Norfolk Southern rail service. Georgia Ports expects to…
A former Peachtree Corners extended-stay hotel, the kind of place many Gwinnett County households turn to as a last resort, will soon house young adults leaving foster care and seniors on tight incomes in 73 apartments.
Georgia drivers should prepare for heavier traffic this Halloween weekend, with the Georgia Department of Transportation warning that some trips could take up to 45 minutes longer than usual. The department expects heavy traffic on metro Atlanta interstates from noon to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 31, as people travel to Halloween events and other festivities, including the Georgia-Florida football game this year at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Drivers should plan for an additional 30 to 45 minutes of travel time during those periods, according to Georgia DOT's Halloween traffic forecast , which is based on historical traffic patterns. Afternoon congestion is also expected between 3 and 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Traffic is expected to be light statewide on Sunday, Nov. 1. Georgia DOT is urging motorists to plan their routes ahead of time and remain alert as more pedestrians are expected in neighborhoods for trick-or-treating. These Atlanta roads could see Halloween traffic Georgia DOT identified several metro Atlanta surface streets where drivers should anticipate changing traffic conditions on Halloween. The department expects heavy traffic during parts of the afternoon and evening on the following roads: Northside Drive and Cobb Parkway: Heavy traffic from 2 to 4 p.m.,
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A group of Gwinnett County parents is calling on school leaders to reduce screen time in classrooms, arguing students need more face-to-face interaction and traditional learning. Each student is assigned a Chromebook for the school year, according to the district’s website. But...
Residents and businesses in Cumming say drinking water, drawn from Lake Lanier and treated, has a strange odor and taste.
