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Christmas begins in Downtown Monroe Thursday as it Lights up the Night

The most magical time of year begins right here in downtown Monroe!. On Thursday, Nov. 12, you’re invited to visit downtown Monroe for the annual Light up the Night tradition. You can walk the tree-lit streets of downtown Monroe and enjoy live music while you shop your favorite stores and dine in one of the city’s many restaurants.

Monroe, GA · 1d
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Bidding deadline ends for Georgia warehouses ditched by ICE

Large warehouses in Oakwood and Social Circle are for sale as Immigration and Customs Enforcement abandons plans to convert the facilities into detention centers. Cushman and Wakefield, an investment management company, listed the Georgia warehouses along with five other ICE-purchased warehouses in a portfolio of properties for sale. The last day to place an offer on the warehouses is Thursday.

Oakwood, GA · 1d
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County approves road designation for fallen firefighter

CONYERS — Five months after Rockdale County firefighter Juan Antonia Smith II was killed while responding to an emergency call, county commissioners have approved a permanent tribute honoring his life and service. The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Nov. 10 to designate a section of Sigman Road as the Firefighter Juan Antonia Smith II Memorial Corridor, recognizing the 26-year-old firefighter who died in the line of duty June 12. The honorary designation will extend along Sigman Road from Ellis Drive to East Park Drive, passing Rockdale County Fire Station No. 1, where Smith served. Smith’s parents joined firefighters and county officials for the presentation, which marked the culmination of months of work by community members and county leaders to honor the fallen firefighter. Rockdale County Fire Chief James Robinson thanked those who advanced the proposal, particularly resident Richard Odin, who first brought the idea before commissioners in July. “This is a long time coming, and we appreciate all the hard work that’s gone into this project,” Robinson said during the meeting. He acknowledged the emotional toll Smith’s death has taken on his family and fellow firefighters, describing the experience as unfamiliar territory for everyone involved. Robinson credited Odin

Rockdale County, GA · 1d

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Walnut Grove to light its Christmas tree Saturday, Nov. 21

WALNUT GROVE, GA (Nov. 12, 2026) – The City of Walnut Grove will kick off the holiday season with its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Event from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at Walnut Grove City Hall, 2581 Leone Ave., Loganville. Themed “There’s Snow Place Like Walnut Grove,”...

Walnut Grove, GA · 1d
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Sigman-Mills Furniture celebrates milestone anniversary

CONYERS — What began in 1951 with a borrowed truck, a handful of catalogs, and a young entrepreneur determined to build his own business has grown into one of Rockdale County’s longest-running family-owned retail establishments. Seventy-five years later, Sigman-Mills Furniture Company is celebrating a milestone spanning three generations of family ownership, decades of changes in the furniture industry, and Conyers’ growth from a small town into a thriving community. The company will celebrate its 75th anniversary Saturday, Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with a special La-Z-Boy recliner raffle, $75 gift card giveaways, balloon-pop discounts, storewide savings and refreshments at its Conyers showroom. Founded by William Thomas “Tom” Sigman and his wife, Miriam, in 1951, the business remains in the family and is owned by their daughter and son-in-law, Carol and former Conyers Mayor Randy Mills. Their children, Steven Mills and Caroline Mills Williams, now help run the company day to day. “There’s a lot of pride that comes with being a part of a family business that has lasted so long in a small community,” Carol said. “There aren’t many third-generation businesses around today.” For Tom, building a successful business was a goal shaped by the hardships

Conyers, GA · 2d

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How Ryan Seacrest is giving his old high school football team something it never had

The future of Dunwoody High School football in Georgia is being built by more than just the players on the field.

Dunwoody, GA · 1d

The Citizens

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Rockdale County 2027 budget cuts $18 million in spending

CONYERS — Rockdale County officials have proposed a $134.97 million budget for 2027 after cutting about $18 million in departmental spending requests to balance the budget without raising taxes. The proposed spending plan, presented during the Nov. 10 Board of Commissioners meeting, represents an $8.2 million, or 6.5%, increase over the county's 2026 budget. Public safety remains the county's largest spending priority, with additional funding directed toward the Sheriff's Office, security at the new judicial and administrative complex and employee compensation. Chief Financial Officer Javaid Majid told commissioners the budget process began with approximately $153 million in requests from county departments and elected officials, compared with projected revenues of approximately $135 million. That left officials to choose between increasing revenue and reducing expenditures. "The options were either we're going to raise taxes or reduce spending," Majid said. "We have no desire to place any additional tax burden on our citizens." Instead, county officials worked with department heads and elected officials to reduce proposed expenditures while attempting to maintain existing services. Majid said the resulting $134,970,617 spending plan is structurally balanced and reflects the county's priorities: public safety, workforce retention, operational efficiency and financial responsibility. The commissioners unanimously approved the first

Rockdale County, GA · 1d

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Another metro Atlanta school district proposes consolidating five schools amid declining enrollment

The district plans to hold five information sessions and public hearings through December to give families and community members an opportunity to learn more about the proposal.

Rockdale County, GA · 1d

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Game Preview: CCHS varsity flag football vs. Monroe Area High School and Oconee County High School

Clarke Central High School head varsity flag football coach Cherelle Pass poses with blocker Joanne Fischetti (right) and center Kennadi Jordan (left), both seniors, in the CCHS Billy Henderson Strength and Conditioning Center during the ODYSSEY Media Group’s Fall Sports Media Day on Sept. 13. The Gladiators have practiced in preparation for their game against Monroe Area High School and Oconee County High School on Nov. 12. “The first half of (our) practices consists of agility work, usually drills and a little bit of running, just to get our bodies warmed up. Then the next half of the practice just consists of working on our positions, and sometimes we do offensive defensive days, so we’ll work on the offense (and) go over our plays,” Jordan said. Photo by Maypop Wren.

Oconee County, GA · 1d

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DeKalb County School District reaches $1.2 million settlement over unpaid employee benefits

This marks the third payment-related issue involving the DeKalb County School District this year.

Dekalb County, GA · 2d

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Leaf blower rebate proposal sparks heated exchange among commissioners

Commissioners spent approximately 45 minutes debating the ordinance, which was introduced by Commissioner Ted Terry.

Dekalb County, GA · 2d

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Toys for Tots launches North Georgia campaign with 87,000 toys donated

ATLANTA - Toys for Tots kicked off its annual holiday campaign Thursday at a new Stone Mountain warehouse, where organizers are racing to collect 1 million toys for children in need by Dec. 21. Stone Mountain holiday campaign. What we know:. Gov. Brian Kemp proclaimed Thursday as Toys for Tots...

Stone Mountain, GA · 17h

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Grayson trending upward as state football playoffs begin

After opening the football season with two straight losses and sitting at 2-3 at its midpoint, Grayson has its stride at the right time. The Rams have picked up late-season momentum with four wins in their last five games, beginning with a victory over Florida power Carol City. After that, their only loss in region play was Oct. 16 when they surrendered a second-half lead that allowed Newton (No. 2 overall seed in the playoffs) to rally for a 38-27 win. They rebounded from that defeat with a 52-0 rout of South Gwinnett and a 52-10 romp past Rockdale County last week. Quarterback Deuce Smith was sharp in the win over Rockdale, completing 14 of 18 passes for 209 yards and two touchdowns, in addition to rushing for another score. Ashton Turner (four rushes for 104 yards, two TDs), Jeremiah Stonewall (two rushes for 83 yards, TD) and Terrell Smith (12 rushes for 102 yards, TD, 31-yard catch) and Cam Hurst (two catches for 51 yards, TD) also stood out on offense. Corky Lynch III provided a spark with three kickoff returns for 118 yards, along with three solo tackles on a defense that also got key contributions from Zen

Grayson, GA · 23h

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Prologis Adding 1.2M-SF Warehouse to Atlanta Metro Portfolio

Prologis has broken ground on a 1,291,200-square-foot cross-dock logistics facility at Prologis 75 Commerce Center in Jackson, GA. The Class A property is one of the first speculative buildings in the Atlanta market to feature 42-foot clear heights and is located in the I-75 South submarket – a major distribution corridor.

Jackson, GA · 2d

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Local youth football team seeks help for championship opportunity

The 404 Bulls 5U football team, a local youth development team based in Lithonia, has earned an opportunity to compete in the 5U National Championship in Orlando, Florida, Dec. 9–13, but the team is seeking community support to help offset travel and other expenses. Also known as the Young...

Lithonia, GA · 22h

Gwinnett Daily Post

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Parkview, South Gwinnett bring high-powered offenses into Round 1 matchup

Two of Gwinnett County’s most potent offenses face off in the first round of the Class AAAAAAA state football playoffs on Friday in Lilburn. Parkview hosts South Gwinnett in a rematch of a regular-season game from Aug. 28, when visiting Parkview posted a 55-29 win. A quick start that night proved to be the difference for the Panthers, who jumped out to a 20-3 lead after the first quarter. Zandon Mullins powered the victory with 25 rushes for 164 yards and four touchdowns, though quarterback Greg Hart completed 12 of 14 passes for 281 yards and a TD. Most of the passes went to Christian Ema, who had seven catches for 200 yards and a score. South quarterback C.J. Peoples also had a big day in a losing effort, completing 14 of 25 passes for 302 yards and three TDs and rushing nine times for 50 yards. Jayden Juniors had five catches for 116 yards and a TD, and Jaleel Braker had two catches for 60 yards and two TDs. Those same players on both sides have continued to put up big numbers throughout the season, including last week in Game 10 losses. Peoples was 19 of 33 passing for

Lilburn, GA · 23h

Monroe Local News

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Monroe-Walton Center for the Arts brings back Shopping with the Elves Nov. 28

MONROE, GA (Nov. 12, 2026) – After launching a new holiday tradition last year, the Monroe-Walton Center for the Arts will host its second annual Shopping with the Elves from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28. Children ages 5 to 12 are invited to shop for family...

Monroe, GA · 1d

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Henry County Schools approves new unified literacy plan

HENRY COUNTY — Henry County Schools is implementing a new literacy plan aimed at improving reading achievement across the district following the passage of Georgia's Early Literacy Act of 2026. Board of Education members unanimously approved the district’s Unified Literacy Plan at Monday’s meeting, six months after Gov. Brian Kemp signed the Act. Chief Learning and Performance Office Cleveland Johnson III presented the plan to the Board during the study session portion. “This Unified Literacy Plan provides a structured, aligned and research-based road map to increase reading achievement across our district,” Johnson said. Henry County Schools’ plan supports the district's goal of student achievement and readiness as well as its commitment to improving literacy across all grade levels. The Unified Literacy Plan includes five main points: — Early learning and readiness. — Adolescent literacy. — Screening and core instruction in grades kindergarten through third grade. — Family and community partnerships. — Teacher supports and accountability. Makenzie McDaniel, Board Vice-Chair, said he reviewed the plan. He highlighted how it features aspects implemented by the district before the legislation — intervention, MTSS-related items. McDaniel then asked Johnson what would be the effect if the Board did not approve this proposed plan. “If

Henry County, GA · 23h