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RCPS superintendent to host community conversation

CONYERS — Rockdale County parents, students and residents can speak directly with Rockdale County Public Schools Superintendent Stephanie S. Johnson at a community meeting hosted by Somos Rockdale on Friday, Nov. 13. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Sunrise Community Center and will give families an opportunity to ask questions, raise concerns and discuss issues affecting students throughout the school district. Organizers encourage residents to attend and share their experiences with the school system, especially those with questions or unresolved concerns about their children’s education. Topics identified by Somos Rockdale include academics, school transportation, student discipline, special education and school safety. Attendees can also bring up other issues affecting their families. “Have a question about your child’s education? Have a concern that hasn’t been addressed?” Somos Rockdale wrote in its event announcement. “This is your chance to have your voice heard and get answers directly from the Superintendent of Schools.” Johnson welcomed the opportunity to meet with community members, responding to the organization’s social media announcement. “I am looking forward to meeting everyone. I am very grateful for the invitation and opportunity,” Johnson wrote. The meeting will give families a chance to discuss both individual concerns and

Rockdale County, GA · 1d

Henry Herald

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FLOST passes, T-SPLOST 2 rejected by Henry County voters

HENRY COUNTY — Two tax referendums were on Tuesday’s ballot for Henry County voters’ consideration — Transportation Special Local Option Tax (T-SPLOST) and Floating Local Option Tax (FLOST). FLOST was approved, with 61.14% of voters supporting the 1-cent sales tax, while T-SPLOST 2 was narrowly defeated, 51.65% to 48.35%. T-SPLOST 2 Referendum T-SPLOST 2 would have been a continuation of a 1-cent sales tax, with collections earmarked for major road projects, resurfacing of roads, improvements to intersections and more. Henry County Board of Commissioners Chair Harrell said conversations with residents leading up to the election revealed some confusion about the referendum. “In conversations with residents, we heard confusion about whether this was an additional tax, a property tax or a measure focused on public transportation,” Harrell said. “The proposal was a renewal of the transportation sales tax.” The first T-SPLOST for Henry County was approved in November 2021 with collections ending in March 2027. Harrell said T-SPLOST is the primary funding source for roadway improvements across Henry County. As a result of T-SPLOST 2 not passing, Harrell shared a list of projects that will be on hold: — Jonesboro Road widening. — Fairview Road widening. — Bill Gardner Parkway widening.

Henry County, GA · 2d

Henry Herald

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Hampton, McDonough referendums receive voter approval

HENRY COUNTY — Voters in Hampton and McDonough approved two city-specific referendums during the Nov. 3 special election, although McDonough officials will have to resubmit their measure during a future election cycle. McDonough Alcohol Packaged Sales Referendum The city of McDonough’s alcohol package sales received 68.54% of the vote. However, according to Mayor Kamali Varner, the city will have to redo its referendum for a later election cycle. "Due to a logistical delay in advertising, the City of McDonough will resubmit its packaged sales referendum for a future election,” Varner said. “However, city officials are pleased to see the strong public support for authorizing licensing for the packaged sale of distilled spirits in McDonough.” If passed, McDonough’s alcohol package sales referendum would allow issuance of licenses to businesses for the purposes of selling alcohol in packaged form. Generally, approving this means licensed retailers would be permitted to sell bottles of alcohol for customers to take home. “Upon passage of a subsequent referendum, the city will begin the process of issuing such licenses,” Varner said. “This will ensure that taxes collected from local alcohol sales will remain in the city for the betterment of McDonough." Hampton Homestead Exemption Referendum The city

Hampton, GA · 2d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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DeKalb CEO proposes 120-day delay before enforcing urban camping ordinance

DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson is proposing a 120-day preparation period before the county begins implementing its new urban camping ordinance.

Dekalb County, GA · 1d

Gwinnett Daily Post

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AROUND TOWN: More redevelopment happening in downtown Lawrenceville

A longtime eatery on the Lawrenceville Square is moving? A bakery/coffee shop may be going in the Lawrenceville Train Depot? There’s a lot happening in the heart of Lawrenceville. After the Metro Atlanta Redevelopment Summit concluded last week, Lawrenceville City Manager Chuck Warbington gave the Daily Post a tease of some redevelopment that is happening in the city’s downtown and depot districts. One bit of redevelopment is actually a relocation. Blue Rooster Bake Shop and Eatery is planning to move off the Lawrenceville Square and head a couple of blocks up North Clayton Street to a new location in the Depot District. Blue Rooster has been on the square, directly across from the north entrance to the Gwinnett County Historic Courthouse, for years, but that will change in the not too distant future. The bakery is currently renovating an old business space at the corner of North Clayton and Born Streets with plans to move into that location once the renovations are finished. “They’ve torn all of the stuff off the sides of the building,” Warbington said. “It looks like a shed now but they’re actually going to be upgrading that. That will be our first food concept down there

Lawrenceville, GA · 3d

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Rick Jackson, Georgia Republican gubernatorial candidate, seen in line to vote on Election Day

Lines are starting to form outside polling places — including in Forsyth County, where Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson could be seen.

Forsyth County, GA · 3d

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Fulton County reentry program offers affordable housing for former inmates

ATLANTA - A new Fulton County transitional housing initiative is opening doors for formerly incarcerated men and women striving to reenter the community and avoid homelessness. Fulton County transitional housing. What we know:. Social entrepreneur Keith Lewis launched Project Rebuild to help people transition from incarceration into secure living environments....

Fulton County, GA · 2d

WSB Radio

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Fulton County Commissioners approve $45 million design for special purpose jail facility

According to Assistant County Manager Steve Nawrocki, officials are hopeful it will be completed in the next five years.

Fulton County, GA · 2d

Rough Draft Atlanta

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My Five: Tucker Mayor Anne Lerner’s favorite local restaurants

Tucker Mayor Anne Lerner shares five restaurants she frequents in the city. Cuisines from the mayor's top five Tucker restaurants range from Middle Eastern fare and West African food to Nepalese, Mexican, and Korean dishes. The post My Five: Tucker Mayor Anne Lerner’s favorite local restaurants appeared first on Rough Draft® .

Tucker, GA · 1d

WSB Radio

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Full closure of I-285 in metro Atlanta scheduled this weekend

Motorists should also allow significant additional travel time during these closures and seek alternate routes if possible.

Fulton County, GA · 2d

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Forsyth planners back rezoning for 2 Matt Highway projects

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Planning Commission on Oct. 27 recommended rezoning for two commercial projects that would bring office, retail, restaurant and daycare space to north Forsyth County. Matt 3970 LLC is proposing the projects at 3970 and 3670 Matt Highway, less than a mile west...

Forsyth County, GA · 3d

CBS News Atlanta

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Georgia House race between Soracco and Dubnik remains too close to call

Some Hall County voters say they think the pressure of President Trump's policies led people there to shift their support from Republicans to Democrats.

Hall County, GA · 1d

The Citizens

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Rockdale County Restaurant Report Card – 11/02/2026

The Gwinnett, Newton & Rockdale County Health Departments conducted food service inspections in Rockdale County on 11/02/2026. The following 3 establishments were inspected. 🔴 Grade U (Failing) = below 70 | 🟠 Grade C = 70–79 | 🟡 Grade B = 80–89 | 🟢 Grade A = 90–100 🟠 Grade C (70–79) — 1 location Masala Pointe — 🟠 78 (Grade C)• Inspected: 11-02-2026 • 1033 HONEY CREEK RD Conyers GA 30013 🟡 Grade B (80–89) — 1 location Jersey Mike's Sub — 🟡 82 (Grade B)• Inspected: 11-02-2026 • 1550 GA-138 Conyers GA 30013 🟢 Grade A (90–100) — 1 location The Juicy Crab — 🟢 100 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-02-2026 • 1360 Dogwood Dr SE Suite 404 Conyers GA 30013 Source: Gwinnett, Newton & Rockdale County Health Departments. Data reflects food service inspections conducted on 11/02/2026.

Rockdale County, GA · 3d

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Fulton County commission flips to Democratic majority with new chairwoman

ATLANTA - Voters reshaped the political balance of Fulton County government Tuesday night, electing a new chairwoman and expanding Democratic control to six of seven commission seats. Fulton County commission election. What we know:. Chairwoman-elect Mo Ivory secured victory to lead the Fulton County Board of Commissioners alongside four newly...

Fulton County, GA · 2d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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Metro Atlanta city holding ‘fresh start’ amnesty program all through November

A metro Atlanta city’s municipal court is making the month of November special, at least for some.

Chamblee, GA · 2d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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Thousands of Georgia debt cases end up in court. Many defendants never fight back

Tens of thousands of debt collection cases move through metro Atlanta courts each year, but a Channel 2 Action News investigation found many defendants never respond to the lawsuits against them.

Fulton County, GA · 3d

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Fulton County’s passes new TSPLOST with razor-thin victory

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Fulton County voters renewed the county’s Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST) by just 3,866 votes. TSPLOST is a 0.75% sales tax, three-fourths of a penny on each dollar, that funds transportation projects in Fulton County, not including the City of Atlanta, which has its own TSPLOST.

Fulton County, GA · 2d

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Hillrose Market Will Add 159 Homes and a Retail Village to Downtown Roswell

One of downtown Roswell’s largest construction projects is taking shape across from City Hall, where a former municipal site is being remade as a neighborhood of shops, restaurants, offices and homes. Hillrose Market will cover about seven acres between Hill and Ellis streets, close enough to Canton Street for...

Roswell, GA · 4d

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Peachtree Corners Approves 50 Townhomes Beside Technology Park Lake

A former office property beside Technology Park Lake is set for a residential future after the Peachtree Corners City Council approved a 50-townhome development on Guthridge Court. The council voted 6-0 Tuesday, Nov. 3, to rezone the 7.6-acre property at 555 Guthridge Court from light industrial to townhouse residential. The...

Peachtree Corners, GA · 2d

Realty Today

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Power Line Opposition Spreads Beyond Data Centers, and Real Estate Developers Are Caught in the Middle

Coweta County, Georgia, resident Ansley Brown made international news this year when she posted on X that she was saying goodbye to her childhood home, describing it as being demolished to make way for data center power lines. Brown's situation is part of a larger dispute over Georgia Power's Ashley Park–Wansley project, a 35-mile, 500-kilovolt transmission line cutting through Coweta, Fayette, Fulton, and Heard counties south of Atlanta. More than 330 properties sit in the corridor's path, with roughly 29 homes expected to be cleared entirely, according to Propmodo, which has tracked the project closely. Construction is scheduled to begin in early 2027.

Coweta County, GA · 2d