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Gordon County Sales Tax Collections Increase as Gas Tax Revenue Reaches State Limit

Gordon County’s latest sales tax collections showed year-over-year growth, although long-term revenue gains are beginning to flatten as local motor fuel tax collections reach the maximum allowed under state law. During the latest Gordon County Board of Commissioners meeting, officials reviewed September sales tax figures showing that Local Option...

Gordon County, GA · 2d
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Rome Adult Store Owner Comes Out on Top in the End Following Merch Pullout

The legal dispute surrounding The Love Library took an unusual turn Tuesday when store owner Charles Craton purchased back merchandise that had been seized from the Shorter Avenue adult retail store and later auctioned on the steps of the Floyd County Courthouse. The merchandise was originally removed from The Love...

Rome, GA · 4d
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Woman swept away by north Georgia floodwaters identified

Murray County Medical Examiner’s office identified the driver as Julie Barrs, 56, of Ellijay.

Murray County, GA · 1d

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Fannin County mudslides trigger urgent warnings

Catastrophic flash flooding and mountain mudslides triggered a particularly dangerous situation warning across Fannin and Gilmer counties late Wednesday, trapping water inside homes along Busy Head Road and threatening mountain routes along Highway 76.

Gilmer County, GA · 3d
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Georgia's largest battery storage facility unveiled

Across 40 acres in Cherokee County, banks of Tesla batteries store something Georgians depend on every day: electricity for when they need it most.

Cherokee County, GA · 1d

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A Tree Kurt Jensen Says Stood Over 75 Feet Split His Family's Kennesaw Rental Home in Half While They Slept, and Asbestos Ruined 99% of What They Owned

A tree crashed through a Kennesaw, Georgia rental home while the Jensen family slept. Asbestos contamination ruined nearly everything they owned, and they had no renters insurance.

Kennesaw, GA · 1d

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Postell calls for recount of Dalton's District 4, but officials say margins don't qualify

WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. — Candidate Quentin Postell says he is seeking a recount in the Dalton-area race for District 4 in what he's calling a 'fraudulent' election. However, the Whitfield County Election Commission says the results do not meet Georgia’s legal threshold for a recount. In a Facebook...

Dalton, GA · 3d

Marietta Daily Journal

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AROUND TOWN: Georgia’s last Democratic governor has advice for its next one

The day after Georgia elected its first Democratic governor in over two decades, the last person to hold that distinction spoke in Cobb County. Roy Barnes, who served as Georgia’s governor from 1999 to 2003, addressed the Rotary Club of Marietta Wednesday. Georgia’s last Democratic governor opened his remarks by joking that he didn’t know what to talk about. He went on to analyze the 2026 midterm election results from the night before, and gave his perspective on why the Democratic Party had such banner results across the nation. Barnes chalked up the widespread Democratic victories to national frustrations with President Donald Trump’s administration. “Donald Trump crisscrossed primarily the Southeast and Midwest, and told the crowds that were listening, ‘Vote like I'm on the ballot,’” he said. “And they did.” Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms was elected as Georgia’s first Democratic mayor in over two decades since Barnes left office, and became the first Black woman to be elected governor of any state. Barnes expressed optimism about Bottoms’ future as governor, noting she will be Georgia’s first governor since 1966 to not come through the Georgia General Assembly. “I think it's going to be a learning curve for her,”

Georgia · 1d

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With over 1.2 million dazzling lights, the largest residential Christmas light display in Georgia is tucked away in a neighborhood just 30 minutes from Atlanta—famously featured on ABC’s ‘Great Christmas Light Fight’

Step into a massive wonderland of lights, just outside of the ATL this winter at Lights of Joy! This sprawling Christmas light display has more than 1.2 million dazzling lights… and you don’t want to miss it. Keep scrolling for all the details on this must-see experience!. What...

Kennesaw, GA · 2d

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‘Don’t remember it every being this high’: Gilmer, Fannin counties wring out from floods

A swollen Cherry Log Creek in Gilmer County caused damage and threatened homes overnight.

Gilmer County, GA · 2d

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Flooding washes out bridge, closes roads across Gilmer County

Dangerous floodwaters tore through Gilmer County, washing out roads, destroying culverts and collapsing a bridge. Heavy rainfall from Wednesday night damaged at least 18 roadway locations across the county, leaving hidden erosion hazards under pavement. County repair crews and emergency personnel are working to assess widespread damage while officials urge...

Gilmer County, GA · 1d

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Cherokee County Restaurant Report Card – 11/05/2026

The Georgia Department of Public Health conducted food service inspections in Cherokee County on 11/05/2026. The following 3 establishments were inspected. 🔴 Grade U (Failing) = below 70 | 🟠 Grade C = 70–79 | 🟡 Grade B = 80–89 | 🟢 Grade A = 90–100 🔴 FAILING (below 70) — 1 location HOLBROOK WOODSTOCK ENRICHED LIVING AND INSPIRED LIVING — 🔴 69 (FAILING)• Inspected: 11-05-2026 • 13682 HWY 92 WOODSTOCK, GA 30188 • (404) 445-7777 🟠 Grade C (70–79) — 1 location WAFFLE HOUSE 1269 — 🟠 75 (Grade C)• Inspected: 11-05-2026 • 1849 MARIETTA HWY CANTON, GA 30114 • (770) 479-9490 🟢 Grade A (90–100) — 1 location DIVE SOUTHERN COASTAL KITCHEN — 🟢 99 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-05-2026 • 135 REINHARDT COLLEGE PKWY CANTON, GA 30114 • (770) 224-8816 Source: Georgia Environmental Health Food Service Inspection database. Data reflects food service inspections conducted 11/05/2026–11/05/2026.

Cherokee County, GA · 1d

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Whitfield County Fire Chief fired by commissioners Thursday over 'personnel matter'

WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. — Whitfield County commissioners voted Thursday to terminate Fire Chief Paul Patterson, according to the county's communications director. The vote came during a 10 a.m. meeting called by the Board of Commissioners. The meeting was not livestreamed. The board did not make an official appointment to...

Whitfield County, GA · 2d

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Floyd County Schools Named Georgia Charter System of the Year

Floyd County Schools (FCS) has officially been named the Georgia Charter System of the Year. The prestigious award was announced on Wednesday during the annual Georgia Charter System Conference in Athens, Georgia, recognizing the district’s deliberate focus on building a unified, community-centered culture. A charter system since 2010, FCS...

Floyd County, GA · 3d

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Microsoft Eyes 349-Acre Floyd County Site for Massive Data Center Campus

Microsoft has filed plans for a sprawling data center campus on 349 acres just outside Rome in Floyd County, Georgia, with three buildings that could total nearly 1.7 million square feet once complete. The project, dubbed ATL80, is projected to employ 150 people and operate around the clock, five days a week, once it comes online.

Floyd County, GA · 3d

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Garrard Park in West Rome officially opens

The new Garrard Park in West Rome officially opened Friday, as Rome and Floyd County officials and their guests enjoyed balmy weather and blue skies for the official ribbon-cutting. The new park, which contains an oval-shaped pedal track, a central climbing structure and restrooms, cost $1.6 million, most of which was paid for with federal funds through the Northwest Georgia Housing Authority. The City of Rome contributed $160,000. “There’s a lot of West Rome pride out here today,” Floyd County Superior Court Clerk Mary Hardin Thornton said. “We all grew up here in Garden Lakes riding our bikes around.” Thornton is related to the Garrard family, after whom the park is named, and many extended family members attended the unveiling. While the restrooms and park equipment were a hit with many, the real attraction was the new pedal track, which is very different from a pump track. The pedal track is for younger bikers, with slightly banked curves, a tunnel and some obstacles for little kids. A pump track, like the one recently installed in Ridge Ferry Park, has much higher sides with steeper and more challenging obstacles. The park was initially planned for another location in West Rome; however,

Rome, GA · 1d

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North Georgia flooding triggers TRICARE pharmacy waivers

TRICARE authorized emergency prescription refills for military families in four North Georgia counties affected by severe flooding. Beneficiaries in Fannin, Gilmer, Murray and Union counties can get temporary refills through Nov. 15 at retail network pharmacies. Patients who need urgent medical treatment during the storm emergency do not need a...

Fannin County, GA · 1d

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Woodstock’s Noonday Creek Trail Extension Opens November 14, Linking to Cobb County

Walkers, runners and cyclists will have a new route from Woodstock into Cobb County when the Noonday Creek Trail extension opens Saturday, November 14. The 1.5-mile addition extends the existing trail southward, linking the trailhead near Reformation Brewery and Elm Street Green with Noonday Creek Park in Cobb County. The route follows the creek corridor and passes beneath Highway 92.

Woodstock, GA · 1d

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New fire station opening in Woodstock Saturday

Woodstock Fire Station 28, a new facility designed to expand public safety services and support Woodstock's growing community, is opening Saturday. The city is hosting a grand opening ceremony at 11 a.m. Saturday to celebrate the new fire station, located at 1009 Ridgewalk Parkway in Woodstock. The public is invited to attend. The ceremony will feature local officials, neighboring fire departments and city personnel, a fire truck "push-in" and fire hose uncoupling, followed by a community lunch served until 2 p.m., city representatives said. Fire Station 28 features three apparatus bays, a quint fire truck, living quarters and training space with modern design elements focused on firefighter safety, operational readiness and long-term efficiency, according to the city. The new fire station "enhances emergency response capabilities for the northern corridor of Woodstock and strengthens mutual aid coverage for neighboring jurisdictions," city representatives said in a news release. "This station represents a major investment in public safety and reflects our city’s commitment to protecting residents as Woodstock continues to grow," Woodstock Fire Chief Shane Dobson said in a statement. "Station 28 will significantly improve response times and allow our firefighters to better serve the community." Woodstock broke ground on the 11,000 square-foot

Woodstock, GA · 1d

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Mitchell Scoggins wins re-election to State House District 14

Republican incumbent Mitchell Scoggins won re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives from District 14. Voters in the district, which includes portions of Bartow and Cherokee counties, returned Scoggins to the state House on Tuesday. With 100 percent of precincts reporting, Scoggins received 18,935 votes, or about 75.7 percent. Democratic challenger Bella Bautista received 6,076 votes, or about 24.3 percent.

Bartow County, GA · 3d