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Gwinnett Daily Post

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'We were all farmers' —Thomas Ewing, 96, remembers Snellville’s rural roots

Of the rolling fields and orchards of Thomas Ewing’s boyhood, memories remain. “I can go down the road and name you the farmers, from the church on down the road, and right up the road, the ones that was farming during that time,” Ewing says. “We were all farmers.” It was 1930. The previous year the stock market had crashed, and Americans were losing faith in their banks, in their president, in the possibilities of their country. In the midst of the tumult Ewing was born in a four-room farmhouse his grandfather built on Webb Gin House Road. Briefly, the family moved to Atlanta to try a different life. They were driven back by the worsening depression, and remained on the family farm another two and a half decades. Ewing himself would not stay even that long. He enlisted, and at 20 he left Gwinnett. Never again would he pick cotton, or plow a field. By the time he returned home to Snellville, 46 years later, everything had changed. A country crossroad had grown to a metro suburb. Ewing had traveled the world, and become director of his division. But for the son of a farmer raised in his father’s

Snellville, GA · 1d

Henry Herald

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Kroger debuts 123,000-square-foot store in Locust Grove

LOCUST GROVE — Kroger officially opened its $39 million Locust Grove Marketplace on Friday, bringing a 123,000-square-foot grocery store, a 20-pump fuel center and 300 jobs to the Henry County community. Tammie Young-Ennaemba, head of communications and public affairs for Kroger’s Atlanta Division, explained why Locust Grove was a destination for the national grocery chain. “It's always a great opportunity to bring a grocery store into communities that are growing and vibrant as it relates to customers and just the economy in general,” Young-Ennaemba said. The store is the first Atlanta Division marketplace to have a 20-pump fuel center with a convenience store. The store also features a mural created by the University of Georgia's "Color the World Bright" team. Departments include fresh produce, bakery, deli, meat, household, toy and apparel departments. A Starbucks coffee shop is featured inside the building along with a Murray’s Cheese Shop. The store also features a full-service pharmacy with drive-thru access, a wine selection and a sushi station. Customers also can shop online and pick up their groceries curbside. Beyond its investment in the local economy, Kroger also emphasized its commitment to addressing food insecurity in the community. Kroger has a Zero Hunger |

Locust Grove, GA · 16h

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With 58 Homes Sold in Two Years, Anica Pernes of Virtual Properties Realty Returns 2522 Alcovy Club Dr in Dacula to Market at $1.1 Million

"Anica Pernes, Realtor with Virtual Properties Realty, listing agent for 2522 Alcovy Club Dr in Dacula, Georgia." Pernes first sold the brick home in Alcovy Club in July 2025 and is now representing it again, with a full daylight basement already plumbed for a future kitchen and baths. Dacula, Georgia...

Dacula, GA · 2d
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gulfcoastnewsnow.com

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FAA to phase out floppy disks from air traffic control

WASHINGTON — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Thursday that the Federal Aviation Administration has begun replacing floppy disks with a new system. According to a release from the FAA, the floppy disks contain vital weather and other critical information. The new system, called The Enterprise—Information Display System...

Atlanta, GA · 2d
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glassmagazine.com

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D3 Glass Opens New Distribution Facility in Georgia

Bill Daubmann, president of D3 Glass LLC announced further expansion into the Southeastern United States market through the addition of a second D3 Glass distribution facility located in Covington, Georgia. Headquartered in Ft. Myers, Florida, D3 Glass operates from a 60,000 square foot manufacturing facility and has served the Florida market with monolithic and laminated glass products since 2012. The latest expansion news comes only 18 months after D3 opened its Mooresville, North Carolina distribution facility.

Covington, GA · 1d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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Morehouse grads bring their golf brand to Phipps Plaza with first flagship store

Two Morehouse College graduates have brought their Atlanta-born golf brand back home with the opening of its first flagship store at Phipps Plaza.

Atlanta, GA · 1d

northatlantastar.com

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Gwinnett police hiring event fast-tracks $55,923 trainee jobs

Gwinnett County will hold a two-day police recruiting event Nov. 13 and 14 that allows candidates to complete the first phase of a normally lengthy hiring process in one visit. Officer trainees start at $55,923 a year and receive full pay while attending the police academy. The event runs from...

Gwinnett County, GA · 1d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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New Stone Mountain Memorial Association CEO named ahead of current leader’s retirement

Christopher Sanders was appointed as the next CEO of the Stone Mountain Memorial Association, replacing retiring Bill Stephens.

Stone Mountain, GA · 9h

The Financial Wire

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Homeowners in North Dakota, Georgia, Tennessee, New Hampshire and Delaware face spring property tax deadlines, starting with a $1,600 credit due April 1

North Dakota homeowners can apply online for a property tax credit of up to $1,600 between Jan. 1 and April 1, and four other states have their own spring cutoffs for older homeowners. Georgia’s Forsyth County runs to April 1, Knox County in Tennessee to April 5, Concord in New Hampshire to April 15 and... The post Homeowners in North Dakota, Georgia, Tennessee, New Hampshire and Delaware face spring property tax deadlines, starting with a $1,600 credit due April 1 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Georgia · 15h

Monroe Local News

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Barrow County Government is hiring

Barrow County Government has several open job postings. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information. Editor’s Note: These job postings were found on the Barrow County career website on Nov. 8, 2026. Please note a job posting could be removed at any time due to the position being filled.

Barrow County, GA · 15h

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FICEP Celebrates New U.S. Headquarters in South Forsyth

Italian machinery maker FICEP celebrated the grand opening of its U.S. headquarters in south Forsyth County on Nov. 4, bringing a steel-fabrication technology business to Ecopark Drive. The headquarters is at 5525 Ecopark Drive, with an Alpharetta mailing address. Forsyth County News reported the ribbon-cutting Wednesday. FICEP makes automated equipment...

Forsyth County, GA · 3d

visionmonday.com

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America's Best Opens Flagship Store in Georgia Designed for ‘One Connected Experience’

ALPHARETTA, Ga.—America’s Best, a retail brand of National Vision Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYE), announced the opening of a flagship store in Georgia that the company described “as the clearest expression yet of our commitment to redefining the optical experience.” The Alpharetta store has been designed to put the customer experience first and make finding, trying on and purchasing eyeglasses feel less transactional and more personal, the company advised. Rather than designing the experience around what customers buy, America's Best considered what customers need to make the best, most informed decision. The result is a store that brings clinical care, eyewear, technology, education and personalized service into one connected journey, the announcement said.

Alpharetta, GA · 3d

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Toro Development Opens $560 Million Medley Mixed-Use Destination in Metro Atlanta

Johns Creek, Ga. — Toro Development Co., a locally based development firm led by Mark Toro, has officially opened Medley, a $560 million mixed-use campus in Johns Creek, a northern suburb of Atlanta in Fulton County. Toro Development held a grand opening ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 29 for the 43-acre project, which culminated in the opening of 25 new restaurants and retailers, including Trader Joe’s, Shake Shack, Sephora, BODYROK, Kontour Med Spa, Five Daughters Bakery, Summit Coffee, Hollow Oak, Drybar and Petfolk, among others.

Johns Creek, GA · 3d

appenmedia.com

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Best of North Atlanta celebrates 19 years of recognizing local businesses

For nearly two decades, Best of North Atlanta has recognized the companies, organizations and people who make North Atlanta a good place to live, work and do business. Now in its 19th year, the readers’ choice contest has become an annual tradition. It gives residents a chance to honor their favorites and thank the people who make a difference in their everyday lives.

Alpharetta, GA · 1d

northatlantastar.com

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North Atlanta Today: Suwanee Approves a City Tax Break With 92% Support

Suwanee homeowners will receive a new city property-tax break in 2027 after voters approved a $15,000 homestead exemption with nearly 92% support. Saturday, November 7, 2026. Reporting cutoff: 12:04 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Election, school and weather information was checked at that time. Suwanee voters approve a $15,000 homestead exemption.

Suwanee, GA · 2d

whatnow.com

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Beyond the Courtyard: A Castlestone Estate Steps from Downtown Alpharetta

Built by Castlestone Luxury Homes, this gated estate is located within walking distance of downtown Alpharetta and Wills Park. With nearly 10,000 square feet, the residence offers expansive interiors, extensive recreational amenities, and a private courtyard centered around a pool and spa. A four-car garage, with potential capacity for six vehicles, and a separate living suite add to the property’s versatility.

Alpharetta, GA · 3d

hoodline.com

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America's Best Debuts Flagship Store Near Avalon in Alpharetta This Week

America's Best has opened a flagship store near Avalon in Alpharetta, bringing clinical care and eyewear shopping together at one location. The company says the store’s design connects those parts of a customer visit; the location’s address and service details provide practical context for shoppers. According to a...

Alpharetta, GA · 4d

atlantarealestateforum.com

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Traton Homes Now Selling Larkspur Townhomes in Hall County

Traton Homes, a family-owned Georgia home builder celebrating 55 years, announces that sales are underway at Larkspur, a new townhome community in Flowery Branch in Hall County. Located on Main Street within walking distance of historic downtown Flowery Branch, the community combines small-town charm, modern townhome living and convenient access to Lake Lanier. Homes are priced from $369,900.

Flowery Branch, GA · 4d

Lovely Garden Roots

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Extension Experts Tell House Beautiful to Skip Nitrogen on Warm-Season Lawns This Late in Fall but Keep Feeding Cool-Season Grass

Experts say skip nitrogen on Bermuda and other warm-season lawns this late in fall, but keep feeding bluegrass and fescue, with extension timing by state.

Iowa · 3d

hoodline.com

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Roswell Jewelry Fixture Unveils $5M Makeover After 50-Plus Years in Business

Brown & Company Jewelers unveiled the renovated interior of its Roswell flagship on Thursday, marking more than 50 years in business with a redesigned 6,150-square-foot retail space at 674 Holcomb Bridge Road. The overhaul includes a new 1,140-square-foot bridal salon and a service counter where customers can watch the store's jewelers and watchmakers at work through a glass wall.

Roswell, GA · 4d