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Gwinnett Daily Post

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No. 1 Grayson wins boys basketball clash with No. 3-ranked Hillgrove

POWDER SPRINGS — Grayson’s boys basketball team, ranked No. 1 in Class AAAAAAA, won its showdown with No. 3 Hillgrove 71-65 at McEachern on Saturday. M.J. Curry had 20 points, six rebounds and three assists in the victory, and Austin Leonard had 18 points, nine rebounds and a steal. The Rams’ other standouts included Jeremiah Anderson (11 points, two steals), Bleu Lewis (eight points, two rebounds, two assists), Xavier Butler (seven points, three rebounds, two assists), Byron Lee (four points, five rebounds, block) and Jacori Thompson (three points, 10 rebounds, three blocks).

Grayson, GA · 2d

atlantanewsfirst.com

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After 'blue wave' midterms, Fulton County to certify elections

Last week, a “blue wave” swept over Georgia as Democrats won key statewide offices, including the gubernatorial race.

Fulton County, GA · 1d
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Marietta Daily Journal

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Mableton to consider public safety tax relief program for seniors, eligible residents

The Mableton City Council announced Friday it will consider passing a tax relief program for seniors and residents facing financial hardship aimed at mitigating the effects of property tax assessments for the Public Safety Special Service District. The program will be discussed during the council’s work session and regularly scheduled meeting Monday. In December 2025, Mableton approved a citywide public safety special service tax district, which allows the city to levy a tax for public safety services and pay for the city’s new police department, according to previous reporting by the Marietta Daily Journal. The tax is expected to collect around $21 million. Georgia law calculates ad valorem taxes on 40% of a property’s fair market value, multiplied by the millage rate. The city approved a 4.5 mill rate in July and the tax is due Dec. 1. However, residents expressed concerns that the new tax could adversely impact seniors, people living on fixed incomes and people facing financial hardship. The tax relief program is an attempt by the city to address those concerns. The program would allow eligible residents to request flexible payment plans and penalty relief from late payments, according to a news release the city of Mableton

Mableton, GA · 2d

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Rohiit Malhotra Wins Fulton Commission Seat in a Landslide

Atlanta, November 9, 2026 – A year after falling just short in the race for Atlanta City Council president, Rohit Malhotra is headed to the Fulton County Commission. The Indian American founder of the Center for Civic Innovation won the special election for District 4 with 46,103 votes, or 66.8%, according to unofficial results. That was more than enough to avoid a runoff.

Atlanta, GA · 1d
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KIPP South Fulton Academy ranks among Georgia’s top 5 percent for academic progress

Academic improvement doesn’t happen overnight, but one Metro Atlanta charter school is demonstrating what sustained dedication to student success can achieve. KIPP South Fulton Academy has been named a 2026 Title I Reward School by the Georgia Department of Education, placing it among the top 5 percent of Title I schools statewide for academic progress. The school was one of 15 Fulton County schools recognized during the Fulton County Schools Board of Education meeting Oct. 22 for significant gains in student achievement.

Fulton County, GA · 20h