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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 · 6d
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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 · 6d

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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 · 6d

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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 · 6d
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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 · 7d

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Fulton County voters pass ESPLOST VII for Fulton, Atlanta Schools

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Fulton County voters approved the newest Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax VII in the Nov. 3 election, which will bring nearly $2.1 billion in funding to Fulton County Schools and Atlanta Public Schools. ESPLOST is a voter-approved one-cent sales tax that helps fund...

Fulton County, GA · 6d

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Late Gwinnett judge honored by county leaders on her birthday

Although Gwinnett County Superior Court Judge Deborah Fluker passed away earlier this year, her memory was not forgotten by county government and court leaders on what would have been her birthday last week. The county held an unveiling ceremony for a portrait of Fluker this past Friday at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center in Lawrenceville. “I knew her not only as a respected judge, but a dedicated public servant. She was also a woman of compassion conviction and grace,” Clerk of Court Tiana Garner told attendees at the ceremony. “She was a devoted wife, mother and friend whose presence touched so many lives both in and outside the courtroom. “I can stand here today and say she is truly missed.” Fluker, who was first elected to the Superior Court bench in 2020, passed away in April after a battle with pancreatic cancer. She had been a prosecutor in the Gwinnett District Attorney’s Office and a judge in lower courts before she joined the Superior Court bench. Fluker’s husband, Reggie, and their children attended the ceremony to see her portrait unveiled. “Just six months ago, we gathered to remember Judge Deborah Fluker’s life and mourn her passing. Today, we gather

Gwinnett County, GA · 7d

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Fulton County housing plan aids former inmates

Fulton County advocate Keith Lewis launched Project Rebuild across six residential homes to provide stable living units renting from $700 to $1,000 monthly for formerly incarcerated individuals.

Fulton County, GA · 6d

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Gwinnett County will host its annual Veterans Day ceremony and Stand Down at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11

Gwinnett County will host its annual Veterans Day ceremony at 11:00am on Wednesday, Nov. 11 to pay tribute to military heroes. Veterans who have reached their 100th birthday and beyond will receive special recognition in commemoration of the nation’s 250 anniversary. When: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Veterans Day ceremony:...

Gwinnett County, GA · 6d

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Holiday Events in Forsyth County, GA: Your 2026 Guide to Tree Lightings, Markets and Lights

The holiday season arrives early here, and this year’s holiday events in Forsyth County stretch from the first weekend of November to mid-December. Giant trees are lit in the heart of Cumming, artisan markets fill the village greens, and neighborhood streets glow after dark. Here is where to go, what to expect and how to plan your visit.

Forsyth County, GA · 8d

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Republican-controlled Senate could be challenge for Bottoms

Keisha Lance Bottoms' victory on election night made history in Georgia, but a Republican-controlled Senate may be an issue for her advancing her agenda.

Georgia · 6d

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Local small businesses invited to self-certify with Gwinnett County

Gwinnett County is inviting local small businesses to self-certify as a Local Small Business through the County’s supplier portal. This will help you stay connected as new resources and opportunities develop. It also helps the County get to know the businesses in its community. The County has defined ‘Local...

Gwinnett County, GA · 7d

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Hall County Announces Veterans Day Holiday Closures, Service Schedules

Hall County’s administrative offices, courts, community centers, animal shelter, recycling center, landfill and libraries, the Hall County Government Family Health Center and UGA Extension Office will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Hall County compactor sites will remain open, and essential public safety and...

Hall County, GA · 8d

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Metro Atlanta real estate agents warn of fake social media profiles used to target home seekers

Metro Atlanta real estate agents are warning prospective renters and homebuyers to verify who they are dealing with after scammers allegedly copied legitimate agents’ social media profiles.

Atlanta, GA · 6d

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Museum closes early due to power outage

A metro Atlanta museum is closed Wednesday because of a power outage.

Atlanta Metropolitan Area, GA · 6d

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Voters In Oconee County’s Northeast Precinct Are Picking Between Two Jackson County Candidates In Georgia House District 120 Race

***Representation Has Been By Clarke County Resident***. Voters in the northern part of Oconee County will be represented in Atlanta in January by someone not from neighboring Clarke County for the first time since Oconee County was split into two parts in House legislative redistricting in 2011. Both Democrat Suzanna...

Oconee County, GA · 8d

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AAPI Candidates Win Big Across Metro Atlanta as One Georgia House Seat Hangs by 27 Votes

Suwanee, November 4, 2026 – Georgia’s AAPI candidates had the kind of night their supporters have been organizing toward for years. Of the 16 AAPI candidates we tracked in state legislative races, 14 won on Tuesday, according to unofficial results from the Georgia Secretary of State. By our count, that would put at least 14 AAPI lawmakers under the Gold Dome in January, up from 10 today.

Georgia · 6d

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Laura Murvartian to represent District 48 in State Senate

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Democrat Laura Murvartian unseated incumbent Republican Shawn Still Nov. 3 to represent District 48 in the Georgia State Senate. Murvartian received 52.88% of more than 77,600 votes cast, leaving her opponent with 47.12%. Still has held the seat since 2023. She was surrounded by her friends,...

Alpharetta, GA · 6d

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Groups concerned over Decatur church serving as polling location

DECATUR, Ga. - Civil rights advocates are demanding protections for voters after a Decatur pastor whose church serves as an official polling location posted a series of anti-Muslim statements online, according to the group. What we know:. The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations and the Georgia Muslim...

Decatur, GA · 7d

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Metro Atlanta city says tax bill erroneously shows interest charge

A metro Atlanta city is warning residents their tax bills may have an error on them.

Mableton, GA · 6d