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Pirelli Plans $1.2B Expansion of Rome, Georgia, Tire Plant

Gov. Brian P. Kemp announced on Sept. 22 that Pirelli will create 1,000 new jobs as part of a multiyear, $1.2 billion expansion of its existing facility in Rome, Georgia. Gov. Brian Kemp and first lady Marty Kemp previously met with Pirelli’s executives while leading an economic mission to Italy in 2024, laying the groundwork for this announcement, state officials said in a press release.

Rome, GA · 2d
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Flu activity low locally as health officials urge holiday precautions

The peak of flu season is still weeks away, but Northwest Georgia health officials are encouraging residents to take precautions now as colder temperatures and holiday gatherings increase opportunities for the virus to spread. Dr. Gary Voccio, district health director for Northwest Georgia Public Health, said flu activity typically peaks in January and February, and he expects cases to increase locally as the region moves closer to winter. “We are seeing numbers increase slightly, although our numbers here in Northwest Georgia are minimal,” Voccio said. Although local flu activity remains relatively low, Georgia has already recorded influenza-related hospitalizations, outbreaks and deaths this season, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. During the week ending Oct. 24, the state reported two influenza-associated deaths and seven flu outbreaks, while an eight-county metro Atlanta surveillance area recorded 47 hospitalizations. Since the season began in early October, Georgia has recorded seven influenza-associated deaths and 21 outbreaks. The metro Atlanta surveillance area, which does not include Floyd County, has recorded 164 hospitalizations. The state also reported that 2.6% of outpatient visits during the week ending Oct. 24 involved influenza-like illnesses, below the regional baseline of 3.2%. Overall flu activity was classified as minimal. Flu

Georgia · 1d

Marietta Daily Journal

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Kennesaw celebrates holiday season with Annual Holly Days events

The holiday season shines brighter in Kennesaw as the city launches its annual Holly Days celebration, a series of events running from mid-November through the New Year. Featuring lights, festive markets, creative workshops and community traditions, Holly Days offers activities and entertainment for all ages. Depot Park winter wonderland Downtown Kennesaw’s Depot Park will transform into a holiday destination illuminated by over 100,000 lights. Displays include a sparkling tunnel, towering toy soldiers and a festive sleigh, providing plenty of opportunities for holiday photos. The Holiday Extravaganza runs Nov. 29 through Jan. 10. All holiday displays and decorations must be removed from Depot Park by the end of the day on Jan. 10. Santa sightings Santa will make several stops throughout Kennesaw, giving families multiple opportunities for photos and holiday fun. The Tree Lighting Ceremony will be Dec. 2 at Depot Park, featuring a choir performance at 6 p.m. and the tree lighting at 7 p.m.Breakfast with Santa will be Dec. 5 at the Ben Robertson Community Center. The event is co-sponsored by the Kennesaw/Acworth Optimist Club. Preregistration is required.Pictures with Santa will be Dec. 5 at Depot Park. Free walk-up photos will be available, along with reserved photo sessions for

Kennesaw, GA · 2d

Cherokee Tribune

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Cherokee County rezones more properties leaving Holly Springs

Cherokee County leaders have approved five more rezonings of properties that are scheduled to leave the city limits of Holly Springs Jan. 1 as a result of state law. The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved five board-initiated deannexations and rezonings Tuesday. Commissioners have now approved 16 deannexations and rezonings since September. All of these properties are currently scheduled to leave the city limits of Holly Springs and be returned to unincorporated Cherokee County as a result of House Bill 1029 , effective Jan. 1. The five most recent approved board-initiated deannexations and rezonings are: 436 Twin Lakes Drive: rezone 3.11 acres from city of Holly Springs Single-Family Residential (R-40) to Cherokee County Single-Family Residential (R-40).Holly Springs Parkway and Misty Hollow Way: rezone 2.16 acres from city of Holly Springs General Commercial (GC) to Cherokee County General Commercial (GC). Three commercial properties will be zoned general commercial as a restricted use. The current automotive uses are allowed given that the tenants adhere to the GC restricted use conditions.Kelly Scott - Allstate Insurance and Krav Maga Forge Holly Springs: rezone the two properties located on a combined 1.96 acres along Hickory Road from city of Holly Springs Neighborhood Commercial (NC)

Cherokee County, GA · 2d

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Volunteers pick up litter along Riverside Parkway

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about a litter cleanup on Riverside Parkway. We appreciate the Rho XI Zeta Chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc for their litter cleanup of Riverside Parkway. Members came from as far as Kennesaw and Henry County to assist with cleaning up our area.

Kennesaw, GA · 22h

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Kennesaw family loses home after tree falls through roof during October storm

A Cobb County family is forced to start over again after a tree destroyed their rental home.

Kennesaw, GA · 2d

Marietta Daily Journal

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Study shows transportation, housing, economic issues overlapping in Cobb neighborhoods

MARIETTA — A new study unveiled Friday showed that issues with housing, transit, childcare, healthcare and economic opportunities tend to appear together in the same communities across Cobb County. The study, called Cobb Vital Signs, was developed as part of a partnership between Cobb Community Foundation, a nonprofit bringing local business leaders together to solve problems, Kennesaw State University and Neighborhood Nexus, a group that gathers data to help nonprofits, governments and businesses make policy decisions and address problems. The study combined data on local populations with surveys and interviews to help identify challenges that keep Cobb residents from thriving, according to a report released by the Cobb Community Foundation detailing the study’s findings. The study’s findings are intended to help local leaders make policy and funding decisions that will remove barriers and address inequality. As part of the study, researchers created heat maps showing which parts of Cobb County are succeeding in different areas, and which parts are struggling. The maps divided the county based on census tracts, which are entities outlined by the U.S. Census Bureau to collect demographic and economic data. Researchers then gathered data points from each tract to measure six different topics: educational achievement, family

Cobb County, GA · 1d

Cherokee Tribune

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Cherokee County approves intersection improvement project

Improvements are coming to a congested intersection in east Cherokee County. On Tuesday, the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to award a $1,754,149 construction services agreement to R&B Developer, Inc. to improve the intersection of Holbrook Campground Road and Midway Road. This intersection is located about two miles south of Highway 20 in eastern Cherokee County. Holbrook Campground Road is a two-lane roadway that runs between Highway 20 and the Fulton County line. Midway Road is a two-lane roadway that runs between Holbrook Campground Road, eventually becoming Windward Parkway in Fulton County. The intersection is a "badly skewed 'T' intersection" with a single stop on Midway Road, according to the county, and experiences congestion in the peak periods in the morning and afternoon. This project will "correct intersection geometry," change the through movement to Midway Road and make stormwater drainage improvements, Cherokee County Manager Geoff Morton said Tuesday. Construction is expected to be completed about 180 days after the notice to proceed is issued to the contractor. The project is funded by Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax funds and is the first capital improvement project to be constructed under the referendum, Morton said. "We started receiving

Cherokee County, GA · 2d

Rome News-Tribune

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Smith Road Christian retreat proposal hits setback, but could return in January

A proposal to build a Christian retreat and camp on Smith Road ran into a setback when the Rome-Floyd Planning Commission recommended denying a special-use permit for the project. Several Smith Road residents raised concerns during Thursday’s meeting about traffic on the narrow, winding road, emergency vehicle access, stormwater runoff and the loss of trees. A revised site plan also left residents and county reviewers without enough time to evaluate the changes. The commission recommended denial without prejudice, allowing the applicants to return with a revised request. The Floyd County Commission, which makes the final decision, is scheduled to hold a public hearing Nov. 24. The request covers property on Smith Road near Mount Alto, where applicants Yound and Susan Chang have proposed Christian educational programs, marriage and family counseling, and retreat accommodations. Planning Director Brice Wood said his office received an updated site plan only about a week before the meeting, after neighbors had been provided an older version of the proposal. “We’re not confident that it’s reasonable to expect people to come up with questions or concerns almost on the fly,” Wood said. The latest plan for Christian Mission Camp shows seven retreat buildings of about 4,225 square

Rome, GA · 11h

Rome News-Tribune

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Floyd County water treatment plant facing staffing shortages

Floyd County officials are working to fill three vacant positions at the county’s water treatment plant, where a shortage of qualified operators has forced some employees to work double shifts to keep operations running around the clock. Assistant Utilities Administrator Steven Foy said the county has struggled to attract applicants for its vacant chief operator position, prompting officials to consider whether the starting salary is competitive with other water systems across Georgia. “They’re even more rare at that higher level,” Foy said. “And, you know, in demand even more so, because that’s your chief operator in terms of record with the EPD.” The position requires a Level 1 water operator license and carries responsibility for overseeing plant operations and regulatory reporting to the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. Foy said the county may need to reconsider its advertised salary to attract qualified applicants. The position pays between $25.33 and $29.13 per hour, while the two vacant water plant operator positions have an advertised range of $21.89 to $25.17 per hour. Foy said the county has received several applications for the lower-level positions but has yet to identify a qualified applicant for chief operator. In the meantime, retired chief operator Dave Davis

Floyd County, GA · 1d

Rome News-Tribune

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Floyd County at work on $400,000 road striping project

For motorists navigating Floyd County roads after dark or in the rain, a new small improvement from the county, clearer lines on the road, could make all the difference. Some fresh roadway markings are already visible as the county moves forward with a nearly $400,000 striping project. Floyd County awarded a $399,325 contract to Tidwell Traffic Solutions for roadway thermoplastic and paint striping, a project aimed at improving visibility and safety for drivers traveling on county roads. Of the total cost, $307,500 will come from state grant funding the county has already received, while the remaining $91,825 will be covered by the 2023 special purpose local option sales tax, or SPLOST. County Manager Jamie McCord said the outside funding will allow the county to improve roadway markings while making better use of its available transportation funds. "This is a stretch of our current dollars," McCord said. According to the county's bid documents, the project includes approximately 58 miles of roadway sections across Floyd County. Fresh pavement markings were visible along Wax Road SE on Thursday, one of the roads identified in the county's original bid specifications. The work involves applying thermoplastic striping and conventional traffic paint to designated roads, including

Floyd County, GA · 1d

Marietta Daily Journal

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Acworth approves yearlong pause on data center projects

During this week’s Acworth Board of Aldermen meeting, the board approved a 12-month data center moratorium. City Manager James Albright said staff recommended the moratorium’s approval to give the city time to review how city ordinances apply to data center facilities. “We feel it best to evaluate our existing ordinance against best practices on these facilities as there can be impacts to public services and our power utility,” he said. He acknowledged communities across the nation are concerned about negative local impacts surrounding data centers. Albright also noted Cobb County previously passed a data center moratorium. Cobb commissioners passed a six-month data center moratorium extension in August, set to expire either in February or when the county amended its ordinance surrounding data centers. The county amended its ordinance and established new regulations in October. “Moratoriums cannot be indefinite, and over the next 12 months we will start to dive into this issue and look into it more,” Albright said. Alderman Steve Prather said he believes a moratorium on data centers is a good move for the city. “Acworth is not in a position, from a space perspective, to have a lot of room to have the kind of data centers,

Acworth, GA · 1d

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6 Things Georgians Can’t Legally Toss in a Household Garbage Bin

Pool chemicals, kerosene and old fluorescent bulbs all look like trash on garbage day. But in Atlanta, they’re on the list of things that can’t go in your bin. Here’s what Georgians should keep out of their household garbage can, and what a mistake could cost, depending on where you live.

Georgia · 6d

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 · 4d

Gwinnett Daily Post

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Gwinnett County to host America Recycles Day event on Saturday

Gwinnett County residents will have an opportunity to responsibly dispose of hard-to-recycle materials during an America Recycles Day event Saturday, hosted by Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful and Gwinnett County Solid Waste Management. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway in Lawrenceville. Residents should enter through the traffic light off Sugarloaf Parkway. America Recycles Day, commemorated annually on Nov. 15, is a Keep America Beautiful initiative that encourages recycling and raises awareness about its environmental benefits, including reducing waste, conserving natural resources and saving energy. Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful, a local Keep America Beautiful affiliate, is organizing the event as part of its ongoing efforts to promote sustainability throughout the county. “At Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful, we are all about Connecting People and Resources for a Sustainable Gwinnett,” said Schelly Marlatt, executive director of the nonprofit. “Each year, our America Recycles Day event serves as a shining example of our mission in action. We bring our neighbors together with Solid Waste Management, haulers, and a variety of recycling partners.” Marlatt noted that because the organization cannot hold these collection events every month, residents seeking disposal options for items not accepted

Gwinnett County, GA · 2d

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This 22-year-old college student flipped the last Republican seat on Gwinnett commission

Democrat Benjamin Culberson won the Gwinnett County Commission District 4 seat, flipping the final Republican spot.

Gwinnett County, GA · 3d

Monroe Local News

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Walton County holds red in face of blue wave

Marc McMain won the District 46 state Senate seat Nov. 3. Contributed photo. Despite the rest of the state joining the national mood in swinging to the left, joining the current of a blue wave that swept Democrats into office across Georgia and the country, Walton County voters remained resolutely red in Tuesday’s monumental midterm elections.

Walton County, GA · 3d

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 · 2d

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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 · 3d

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Lake Lanier Falls More Than Eight Feet Below Full Pool as Drought Operations Begin

Lake Lanier is more than eight feet below its full-pool benchmark as federal drought operations begin, putting the lake’s falling water level back in focus for shoreline residents and boaters. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began drought operations Monday, Nov. 2, as Lanier reached its lowest level since...

Gainesville, GA · 3d