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Rough Draft Atlanta

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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 · 16h

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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 · 20h

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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 · 20h
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Best of North Atlanta celebrates 19 years of recognizing local businesses

For nearly two decades, Best of North Atlanta has recognized the companies, organizations and people who make North Atlanta a good place to live, work and do business. Now in its 19th year, the readers’ choice contest has become an annual tradition. It gives residents a chance to honor their favorites and thank the people who make a difference in their everyday lives.

Alpharetta, GA · 1d

The Citizens

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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 · 13h

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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 · 20h

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Georgia celebrates opening of Gainesville port

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp joined leaders from the Georgia Port and other officials in celebrating the opening of the state’s newest inland port in Gainesville. The $134 million Gainesville Inland Port would give freight rail customers an option for greater affordability, while also allowing customers to choose truck-only transportation for faster transit. The Georgia Ports […] The post Georgia celebrates opening of Gainesville port appeared first on Transportation Today .

Gainesville, GA · 3d

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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

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North Atlanta Today: Suwanee Approves a City Tax Break With 92% Support

Suwanee homeowners will receive a new city property-tax break in 2027 after voters approved a $15,000 homestead exemption with nearly 92% support. Saturday, November 7, 2026. Reporting cutoff: 12:04 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Election, school and weather information was checked at that time. Suwanee voters approve a $15,000 homestead exemption.

Suwanee, GA · 2d

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Metro Atlanta Ranks Dead Last for Economic Mobility, Coalition Vows a Fix

Metro Atlanta has landed at the very bottom of a national ranking for upward economic mobility, placing 50th out of the 50 largest U.S. metropolitan areas. The finding, drawn from Harvard University's Opportunity Insights lab, has pushed regional leaders to launch a sweeping new coalition aimed at reversing the trend.

Atlanta, GA · 3d

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Mayor invites faith leaders to community conversations

CONYERS — Conyers Mayor Connie Alsobrook is bringing local churches and faith-based organizations together for a series of community conversations to strengthen partnerships, share resources, and identify ways to better serve residents. The initiative, titled “United in Faith: A Community Conversation,” will offer two opportunities for faith leaders and representatives of religious organizations to meet with the mayor. Sessions are scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 10, and Tuesday, Nov. 24, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Conyers City Hall, 901 O’Kelly Street. The meetings will focus on four areas: collaboration opportunities, resource sharing, identifying community needs and building partnerships. “By bringing church and faith leaders into community conversation, we strengthen the connections that help us better understand residents’ needs, share resources, and work together toward common goals,” Alsobrook said in announcing the initiative. “United in Faith creates an opportunity for collaboration that benefits our congregations, our neighborhoods, and the City of Conyers as a whole.” The initiative is the latest in a series of community conversations Alsobrook and the City Council organized this year to encourage public participation and strengthen relationships between local government and residents. Previous listening sessions have addressed land use at the Georgia International Horse Park, local business

Conyers, GA · 3d

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Traton Homes Now Selling Larkspur Townhomes in Hall County

Traton Homes, a family-owned Georgia home builder celebrating 55 years, announces that sales are underway at Larkspur, a new townhome community in Flowery Branch in Hall County. Located on Main Street within walking distance of historic downtown Flowery Branch, the community combines small-town charm, modern townhome living and convenient access to Lake Lanier. Homes are priced from $369,900.

Flowery Branch, GA · 4d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 5d