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Marietta Daily Journal

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AROUND TOWN: Democratic takeover of Cobb school board puts Ragsdale's future in question

Big changes are coming to the Cobb County Board of Education. Last week, Democrat Micheal Garza unseated three-term Republican incumbent and David Chastain in the race for the Post 4 seat on the school board. The win gives Democrats their first majority on the board in decades. Garza won with 54.85% of the vote over Chastain’s 45.15%. Garza earned 25,493 votes in total, compared to Chastain’s 20,982, according to the Georgia secretary of state’s election results. Results were certified by the Cobb Elections Board Monday Garza is set to flip the board to a 4-3 Democratic majority when he is sworn in January. “Yes, the board has flipped. The dynamics will change with a new board member, so we will see what that looks like,” Democratic board member Nichelle Davis of Post 6 told the Journal. “But the long story short is, of course, the goal is getting things done for our students. So I’m looking forward to welcoming him and doing that.” In a video posted to his Facebook page Sunday, Republican John Cristadoro, who represents Post 5 on the school board, said he did not view the widespread Democratic victories down the ballot as “a massive call for

Cobb County, GA · 9h

Gwinnett Daily Post

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Highway 316 will be a construction site in Gwinnett for five more years

Georgia Department of Transportation Commissioner Russell McMurry had a simple suggestion this week for drivers who use State Route 316 to go to Athens: find a different route for the next few years. GDOT has been gradually turning 316 into a limited access highway for more than a decade, but those efforts are kicking into overdrive now with projects stretching from Lawrenceville to Athens either already under construction or about to get underway in the next few years. The highway is expected to be a construction site in Gwinnett for at least five more years. "Alright so we recommend you go up (Interstate) 85 and take (U.S. Highway) 129 because there's a little bit of construction going on," McMurry said during a recent presentation to the Gwinnett Chamber. Chamber members may have laughed at McMurry's advice, but it may actually be a good to head up 85 to Jefferson and then come south to Athens because 316 will be a big construction zone, at least in Gwinnett, through the beginning of the next decade. Currently, 316 is a limited access highway from Interstate 85 to Buford Drive, as well as at Harbins Road and the eastern terminus of Sugarloaf Parkway.

Gwinnett County, GA · 14h

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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‘Difficult decision:’ North Georgia prosecutor resigns, days after reelection

Hall County District Attorney Lee Darragh was reelected to office without facing an opponent. Days after the election was over, he announced his resignation.

Hall County, GA · 1d

Parent Diaries

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A Nurse Recognized DeKalb County Bus Driver Henry Mercer After an Emory Appointment Because She Rode His Bus Nearly 40 Years Ago, and He Just Marked 46 Years at the Wheel

A nurse who rode his bus in the 1980s recognized DeKalb County driver Henry Mercer after an Emory appointment, weeks before he marked 46 years on the job. The post A Nurse Recognized DeKalb County Bus Driver Henry Mercer After an Emory Appointment Because She Rode His Bus Nearly 40 Years Ago, and He Just Marked 46 Years at the Wheel appeared first on parentdiaries.com .

Dekalb County, GA · 12h

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Georgia man’s $70M verdict may be slashed in landmark toxic gas case

A new trial will determine if a $70 million verdict in a landmark pollution case against the owners of a Covington sterilization facility should be reduced by two thirds.

Covington, GA · 3d

The Financial Wire

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Homeowners in North Dakota, Georgia, Tennessee, New Hampshire and Delaware face spring property tax deadlines, starting with a $1,600 credit due April 1

North Dakota homeowners can apply online for a property tax credit of up to $1,600 between Jan. 1 and April 1, and four other states have their own spring cutoffs for older homeowners. Georgia’s Forsyth County runs to April 1, Knox County in Tennessee to April 5, Concord in New Hampshire to April 15 and... The post Homeowners in North Dakota, Georgia, Tennessee, New Hampshire and Delaware face spring property tax deadlines, starting with a $1,600 credit due April 1 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Georgia · 19h

Gwinnett Daily Post

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Gwinnett County Restaurant Report Card – 11/07/2026

The Gwinnett, Newton & Rockdale County Health Departments conducted food service inspections in Gwinnett County on 11/07/2026. The following 1 establishment was inspected. 🔴 Grade U (Failing) = below 70 | 🟠 Grade C = 70–79 | 🟡 Grade B = 80–89 | 🟢 Grade A = 90–100 🟡 Grade B (80–89) — 1 location PARKSIDE AT THE GROVE — 🟡 87 (Grade B)• Inspected: 11-07-2026 • 2260 Oak Rd SW Snellville GA 30078 Source: Gwinnett, Newton & Rockdale County Health Departments. Data reflects food service inspections conducted on 11/07/2026.

Gwinnett County, GA · 1d

Atlanta News First

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Fulton County certifies election results from 2026 midterms

Fulton County, GA · 10h

atlantanewsfirst.com

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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 · 16h

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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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

Monroe Local News

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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 · 19h

Rough Draft Atlanta

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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 · 13h

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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 · 13h

northatlantastar.com

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Forsyth Added Nearly Three Residents for Every New Housing Unit

Forsyth County gained 31,520 residents between April 2020 and July 2025 while adding 11,299 housing units. That works out to 2.79 additional residents for every net addition to the county’s housing stock. The same pattern, though slightly less pronounced, is unfolding in Gwinnett County. Together, Forsyth and Gwinnett added...

Forsyth County, GA · 1d

Monroe Local News

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Barrow County Government is hiring

Barrow County Government has several open job postings. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information. Editor’s Note: These job postings were found on the Barrow County career website on Nov. 8, 2026. Please note a job posting could be removed at any time due to the position being filled.

Barrow County, GA · 19h

appenmedia.com

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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 · 18h

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Toro Development Opens $560 Million Medley Mixed-Use Destination in Metro Atlanta

Johns Creek, Ga. — Toro Development Co., a locally based development firm led by Mark Toro, has officially opened Medley, a $560 million mixed-use campus in Johns Creek, a northern suburb of Atlanta in Fulton County. Toro Development held a grand opening ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 29 for the 43-acre project, which culminated in the opening of 25 new restaurants and retailers, including Trader Joe’s, Shake Shack, Sephora, BODYROK, Kontour Med Spa, Five Daughters Bakery, Summit Coffee, Hollow Oak, Drybar and Petfolk, among others.

Johns Creek, GA · 3d

Rough Draft Atlanta

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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 · 1d

appenmedia.com

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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

WSB Radio

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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 · 18h