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Metro Atlanta extended-stay hotel conversion tackles blight and rent in 1 building

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.

Gwinnett County, GA · 9d

Savannah Morning News

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DOT warns of heavy Georgia traffic this weekend. See areas to avoid

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.,

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Gwinnett County parents call for less screen time in classrooms

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...

Gwinnett County, GA · 9d
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‘Tastes like dirt’: Neighbors say city water tastes and smells bad, but leaders say it’s safe

Residents and businesses in Cumming say drinking water, drawn from Lake Lanier and treated, has a strange odor and taste.

Cumming, GA · 10d

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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 · 8d

Rough Draft Atlanta

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Norcross says state will repave Holcomb Bridge Road in coming weeks

The Georgia Department of Transportation is scheduled to begin resurfacing Holcomb Bridge Road from South Peachtree Street to Atlantic Boulevard in Norcross within the next few weeks. The post Norcross says state will repave Holcomb Bridge Road in coming weeks appeared first on Rough Draft® .

Norcross, GA · 9d

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Thousands Of Georgia Voters’ Home Addresses Flagged Before Election Day: Report

More than 7,000 Georgia voters’ addresses were flagged ahead of the midterms, prompting the ACLU to raise concerns about voter access and election rules.

Fulton County, GA · 10d

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DeKalb County unveils third redistricting map

The DeKalb County School District unveiled a revised redistricting plan to ease severe classroom overcrowding in northern campuses like Brookhaven's Ashford Park Elementary School before proposed attendance shifts take effect in fall 2027.

Dekalb County, GA · 8d

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North Atlanta Today: Medley Heads Into Its First Weekend

Medley heads into its first weekend in Johns Creek with all 112,000 square feet of its office space leased. That gives the new shopping and dining district a weekday customer base as its restaurants and stores begin welcoming visitors. Friday, October 30, 2026. This edition brings together North Atlanta Star...

Johns Creek, GA · 8d

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Hall County Students Share How Work-Based Learning Prepares Them for Future Careers

Student Voices Highlight the Impact of Work-Based Learning. At Monday night’s Board of Education meeting, we heard from two outstanding seniors who shared how Hall County Schools’ Work-Based Learning program helped them discover and pursue their future career paths. Kaylee Lower of North Hall High School, who is...

Hall County, GA · 10d

The Citizens

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Rockdale County Restaurant Report Card – 10/26/2026

The Gwinnett, Newton & Rockdale County Health Departments conducted food service inspections in Rockdale County on 10/26/2026. The following 3 establishments were inspected. 🔴 Grade U (Failing) = below 70 | 🟠 Grade C = 70–79 | 🟡 Grade B = 80–89 | 🟢 Grade A = 90–100 🟢 Grade A (90–100) — 3 locations LOS BRAVOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT — 🟢 93 (Grade A)• Inspected: 10-26-2026 • 2274 Salem Rd SE Suite 102 Conyers GA 30013Wendy's — 🟢 94 (Grade A)• Inspected: 10-26-2026 • 2340 Salem Rd SE Conyers GA 30013Wingstop — 🟢 96 (Grade A)• Inspected: 10-26-2026 • 1527 GA-138 Conyers GA 30013 Source: Gwinnett, Newton & Rockdale County Health Departments. Data reflects food service inspections conducted on 10/26/2026.

Rockdale County, GA · 10d

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Raffensperger on delayed election night results: ‘Those days are done’

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Election Day is now one week away, and officials overseeing the crucial midterm vote are in the last stages of preparation. Already, 2 million Georgians have cast early ballots, a record pace for early voting in the state. On Tuesday, Georgia Secretary of...

Georgia · 10d

Gwinnett Daily Post

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Gwinnett is trailing most of metro Atlanta in voter turnout

One-in-four Gwinnett voters have already cast ballots for the Nov. 3 election, but while that statistic may sound impressive, the county is trailing nearly all of its metro Atlanta neighbors in turnout. As of mid-day Tuesday, 27% of Gwinnett County’s 613,608 active registered voters cast votes in the election, which is headlined by a U.S. Senate showdown between Sen. Jon Ossoff and Congressman Mike Collins as well as the governor race and several other state offices. That equates to 165,591 ballots, the overwhelming majority of which (159, 392 to be exact) were advanced in-person ballots. But, while Gwinnett County has the second highest number of active registered voters in the 11-county Atlanta Regional Commission, which is the main footprint for the metro area, it also has the region’s second lowest voter turnout. Acting Elections Supervisor Kelvin Williams said there are some positive sides to Gwinnett’s turnout, however. The county is trending above where it was at this time during early voting for the 2022 general election, the last time the governor’s office was on the ballot. The county is also slightly above the state, which so far has a 26.6% voter turnout for this election. “It’s always difficult to do

Gwinnett County, GA · 11d

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Fulton County Backs $107.6M GuildHouse Project on Marietta Boulevard

Develop Fulton's Board of Directors has approved a bond inducement resolution supporting Project GuildHouse, a proposed $107.6 million mixed-use development planned for a long-vacant stretch of Marietta Boulevard in Atlanta. The approval marks an early but significant step toward turning the underused industrial-area property into housing, retail, and co-working space.

Atlanta, GA · 9d

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Keisha Lance Bottoms Engages AAPI Voters on Hate, Affordability and Healthcare at Alpharetta Town Hall

Atlanta, GA, October 28, 2026: “I want better for my family. But it’s got to be better for yours too, if it’s going to be better for mine.”. With those words, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms connected her personal aspirations to a broader promise of opportunity for Georgia families during an October 26 gathering at Royal Banquet in Alpharetta. Organized by AAPI Victory Fund and hosted by Kannan Udayarajan, Chairman of the Forsyth County Democrats and Advisor to AAPI Victory Fund, the gathering brought together community members, elected officials and candidates for an evening focused on policy priorities and political participation ahead of the November 3 election.

Georgia · 10d

Gwinnett Daily Post

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Democrats: thousands of metro voters have not received their absentee ballots

There could be as many as 10,000 absentee-by-mail ballots in Gwinnett, Cobb and DeKalb counties that have not reached voters in each of those counties yet, according to Georgia Democratic Party Chairman Charlie Bailey. The Democratic Party raised awareness of absentee ballots that had been issued but not returned yet on Monday, as the final week of early voting for the Nov. 3 election gets underway. Bailey cited reports the party has received from some voters as well as data from the Georgia Secretary of State’s online voter turnout portal. The online portal shows the number of absentee ballots issued in Georgia counties, as well as the number that have been returned. What it does not show, however, is a breakdown of how many unreturned ballots have not been received by voters yet versus how many have been received but not filled out and returned. “Georgians have been showing up in record numbers (for early voting) to cast their ballots and a new development in Cobb, Gwinnett and DeKalb counties is making it even more important for folks who live there in those counties to vote early in-person if that is possible for them,” Bailey said. “According to information from

Gwinnett County, GA · 11d

GPB News (Georgia Public Broadcasting)

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Atlanta State of Downtown report shows growing residency, infrastructure investment

Atlanta leaders are celebrating the history and ongoing revitalization efforts in the city’s historic downtown urban core. The 2026 State of Downtown report highlighted growth and ongoing challenges. Downtown Atlanta Inc. reports visitation in the neighborhood has returned to 85% of pre-pandemic levels. Major infrastructure projects such as The...

Atlanta, GA · 9d

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Johns Creek adopts lowest property tax rate in Fulton County

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek City Council at its Oct. 26 meeting adopted a 2026 rollback maintenance and operations millage rate of 3.434 mills, making it again the lowest city property tax rate in Fulton County. Council members unanimously approved the millage rate after a third and...

Johns Creek, GA · 10d

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Decatur's Old Car Lot Gives Way to Café Racer's First Metro Atlanta Outpost

Demolition crews have moved onto the old Decatur Auto Sales property at 541 East College Avenue and 170 Commerce Drive, clearing the way for Café Racer's first metro Atlanta restaurant. The former vehicle-sales offices at the two adjacent parcels are coming down to make room for a standalone building that will bring the Athens-born breakfast-and-burger concept into the city for the first time.

Decatur, GA · 11d