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Fulton commission chair-elect announces transition team

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Mo Ivory, the incoming chair of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, announced her transition team Monday as she prepares to take the helm of the commission in January. Her team will be made up of “a group of distinguished civic, business and...

Fulton County, GA · 20h
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Health service confirms increase in HIV patients treated at county jail

At one metro Atlanta county jail, the number of patients coming into the facility already in need of treatment for HIV has gone up.

Rockdale County, GA · 1d

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GDOT Announces Traffic Shift at SR 81 and SR 138 Intersection in Walton County

Gainesville, GA – The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announces an upcoming traffic shift at the intersection of State Route (SR) 81 and SR 138 in Walton County as construction progresses on an intersection improvement project. Weather permitting, crews are scheduled to implement the Stage 2 traffic configuration on...

Walton County, GA · 23h
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Update: Decatur pastor’s posts about Muslim voters and candidates have disappeared

Two Muslim organizations accused Alan Smith, the pastor of The Church at Decatur Heights, of using social media to condemn Muslim political candidates and influence voters at his congregation's site, which serves as an official polling location. The post Update: Decatur pastor’s posts about Muslim voters and candidates have disappeared appeared first on Rough Draft® .

Decatur, GA · 17h

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DeKalb CEO says homelessness alone is not grounds for arrest

DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson said the county will work to address homelessness while protecting residents’ dignity. County officials held a news conference to discuss housing investments, available resources and the relationship between state law and a local urban camping ordinance. Cochran-Johnson said the county has a responsibility to...

Dekalb County, GA · 18h

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Roswell to host hazardous waste day for residents on Nov. 14

ROSWELL, Ga. — The city of Roswell invites residents to experience two free opportunities to help make Roswell cleaner on Nov. 14. From 8:30 - 11 a.m., Roswell residents are invited to Household Hazardous Waste Day, a time to safely dispose of unsafe items around the home. Held at the Hembree facility at 1810 Hembree Road, the event is open to Roswell residents only.

Roswell, GA · 23h

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Major infrastructure projects transform Tucker since its 2016 incorporation

Since its incorporation in 2016, the city of Tucker has focused its budget on significant infrastructure and recreational improvements, including completed projects like the Tucker Town Green and ongoing developments such as the South Fork Peachtree Creek Trail. The post Major infrastructure projects transform Tucker since its 2016 incorporation appeared first on Rough Draft® .

Tucker, GA · 2d

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Alpharetta could plant hundreds of trees on two roadways

ALPHARETTA, Ga — The Alpharetta City Council will consider a contract to plant hundreds of trees along Webb Bridge Road and Ga. 9. Council members will consider the item during a Nov. 9 meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at 2 Park Plaza. To view an agenda, visit alpharettaga.portal.civicclerk.com. To watch a video of the meeting, visit the city’s YouTube page.

Alpharetta, GA · 1d

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Temporary water outage planned for several Rockdale County communities

Residents in several Rockdale County neighborhoods will experience a temporary water service interruption Monday as crews work to bring a newly installed water main into service.

Rockdale County, GA · 22h

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Opinion: DeKalb Schools should address Dunwoody schools’ population challenges

The Dunwoody Homeowners Association urged the DeKalb County School District to address both elementary under-enrollment and high school overcrowding through transparent, data-driven decisions regarding school closures and facility maintenance. The post Opinion: DeKalb Schools should address Dunwoody schools’ population challenges appeared first on Rough Draft® .

Dunwoody, GA · 21h

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Metro Atlanta communities come together to honor veterans ahead of Veterans Day

Communities across metro Atlanta came together Saturday to honor veterans and their families ahead of Veterans Day.

Atlanta Metropolitan Area, GA · 1d

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Rockdale County jail sees sharp increase in inmates needing HIV treatment, raising medical costs

Once detainees are sentenced, private insurance and Medicaid can no longer be used to cover their treatment.

Rockdale County, GA · 1d

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Fulton Draft Proposes Closing Mimosa Elementary, Redrawing Roswell Zones

Fulton County Schools’ first draft for North Fulton elementary schools proposes closing Mimosa Elementary and dividing its attendance area between Vickery Mill and Esther Jackson elementary schools. The proposal marks a major change from September, when the district began reviewing four underused campuses but had not identified one for...

Fulton County, GA · 1d

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Conyers drops proposed short-term rental ordinances

CONYERS — After months of discussion and opposition from residents concerned about the impact of Airbnb-style rentals on their neighborhoods, the Conyers City Council decided not to move forward with two proposed ordinances to regulate short-term rental properties. During its Nov. 4 work session, the council agreed to abandon Ordinances 1488 and 1490, which would have established where short-term rentals could operate and created a permitting and enforcement system for properties rented to guests for 30 days or less. The decision followed another round of public comments from residents who argued that allowing short-term rentals in residential neighborhoods could threaten their quality of life, introduce commercial activity into established communities and create additional enforcement challenges for the city. According to the city's official meeting summary, the council will not place either ordinance on a future agenda for adoption. The decision leaves the city's existing regulations in place rather than establishing a new permitting system. However, questions remain about how the city will address short-term rentals operating without authorization and whether it will consider additional enforcement measures. Four residents — Nadine Bailey, Judy Mauran, Jackson Welch and Carol Mills — addressed the council during the work session, urging members to reject

Conyers, GA · 1d

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Roswell council to get first look at $227M budget Monday

ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell City Council will take its first look at next year’s budget Monday, including what it could mean for property taxes and city services. The council meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall on Hill Street. View the agenda at roswellcityga.iqm2.com. To watch live video of the meeting, visit the city’s YouTube page at youtube.com/@CityOfRoswell.

Roswell, GA · 1d

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New Stone Mountain Memorial Association CEO named ahead of current leader’s retirement

Christopher Sanders was appointed as the next CEO of the Stone Mountain Memorial Association, replacing retiring Bill Stephens.

Stone Mountain, GA · 17h

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Peachtree Corners Approves 7 Brew Drive-Through Coffee Stand

A vacant former McDonald’s site on Peachtree Parkway can move toward redevelopment as a 7 Brew coffee stand after Peachtree Corners approved the required zoning change. The City Council adopted an ordinance allowing the drive-through coffee shop at 5025 Peachtree Parkway following an Oct. 27 public hearing. The approval removes an unusual restriction dating to 1996 that limited the outparcel to a McDonald’s restaurant.

Peachtree Corners, GA · 1d

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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 · 4d

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DeKalb County CEO calls for pause on urban camping ordinance

Terry hopes the CEO’s pause will give the county more time to put services in place for people experiencing homelessness.

Dekalb County, GA · 4d

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Fulton Schools sets Roswell meetings on redistricting maps

ROSWELL, Ga. — Fulton County Schools will present draft attendance zone maps for Region C, its schools north of the Chattahoochee River, at two upcoming community meetings in Roswell. The draft maps are part of the school district’s redistricting planning. The first meeting, which will focus on elementary schools,...

Roswell, GA · 3d