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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.

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islands.com

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Atlanta Boomers Are Moving To This Scenic Florida City With Affordable Living And Sandy Beaches

There are many reasons why someone would choose to live in Atlanta. It has a bustling downtown area with attractions and restaurants, and it's a major corporate hub. But for Boomers born between 1946 and 1964 who are no longer in the workforce, the hustle and bustle of daily life in the big city may no longer be serving them. For those looking for a more laid-back lifestyle, Florida's Panama City, located in the Panhandle, could be worth considering. Panama City's proximity to Gulf Coast beaches offers opportunities for frequent beach trips, and recent migration data suggests that the surrounding area is attracting some Atlanta baby boomers.

Panama City, FL · 11h

USA TODAY

Meet Keisha Lance Bottoms' family, including her husband and 4 kids

Keisha Lance Bottoms will soon be governor of the state where her great-great-grandparents were once enslaved. The former Atlanta mayor was elected governor of Georgia on Nov. 3, making her the first Black woman anywhere in the country to hold that position. Bottoms, who was born in Atlanta in 1970, has said she is the great-great-granddaughter of Shephard Peek, who was sold as a slave in 1826 in Crawfordsville, Georgia. In a 2019 X post , Bottoms said Peek is believed to have become a member of Congress after the Civil War. Two hundred years later, Bottoms was selected to lead her home state, making her one of five Black governor-elects in the United States after Tuesday's midterm elections. Bottoms, an attorney, has been married for more than three decades to Derek Bottoms, whom she met in law school and with whom she shares four children. Here's what to know about Bottoms' family. Keisha Lance Bottoms met her husband in law school Bottoms and her husband, Derek Bottoms, married in October 1994 . They both attended law school at Georgia State University. The two met as first-year law students in 1991 and were engaged in 1993 before graduating in June

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Daily Mail

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Atlanta blasted over new 'Hope' bus that dumps homeless people outside supermarket at night

One local resident said the program was 'tainting and corrupting a whole other neighborhood that needs help in itself.'

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CBS News

Former Atlanta Mayor Bill Campbell on the significance of Bottoms' win

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Rough Draft Atlanta

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 · 1d

Festivaltopia

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Must-Attend Festivals in Georgia

Get ready to tap your toes, savor some Southern eats, and soak up the sunshine because we’re diving into the must-attend festivals in Georgia! From rocking out at Shaky Knees to chilling with a cold one at SweetWater 420 Fest, Georgia’s festival scene has something for everyone. So grab your dancing shoes and join us ... Read more The post Must-Attend Festivals in Georgia appeared first on Festivaltopia .

Georgia · 2d

WSB Radio

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Fulton County Commissioners approve $45 million design for special purpose jail facility

According to Assistant County Manager Steve Nawrocki, officials are hopeful it will be completed in the next five years.

Fulton County, GA · 2d

Henry Herald

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Henry County Restaurant Report Card – 11/03/2026

The Georgia Department of Public Health conducted food service inspections in Henry County on 11/03/2026. The following 2 establishments were inspected. 🔴 Grade U (Failing) = below 70 | 🟠 Grade C = 70–79 | 🟡 Grade B = 80–89 | 🟢 Grade A = 90–100 🟠 Grade C (70–79) — 1 location DE LA VILLA MEXICAN RESTAURANT — 🟠 78 (Grade C)• Inspected: 11-03-2026 • 1092 JONESBORO RD MCDONOUGH, GA 30253 • (678) 782-7400 🟡 Grade B (80–89) — 1 location DOMINO'S PIZZA #5715 — 🟡 80 (Grade B)• Inspected: 11-03-2026 • 705 S HIGHWAY 42 MCDONOUGH, GA 30253 • (770) 954-3030 Source: Georgia Environmental Health Food Service Inspection database. Data reflects food service inspections conducted 11/03/2026–11/03/2026.

Henry County, GA · 2d

fox5atlanta.com

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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 · 2d

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Landmark Buckhead office complex to be transformed with apartments

About 260 residential units have been proposed to replace one of three office towers at Atlanta Financial Center, to be christened APEX Atlanta.

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CBS News Atlanta

Overnight repairs underway at closed Moores Mill Road bridge in Atlanta

Crews are working overnight to repair water infrastructure near Atlanta's closed Moores Mill Road bridge, with construction on the bridge wall scheduled to begin Nov. 9.

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WSB Radio

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 · 1d

atlantanewsfirst.com

Cross Keys High School under lockdown, district says

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A DeKalb County high school is under lockdown on Thursday, according to the school district. All students and staff at Cross Keys High School are safe, the district said. Officials haven’t outlined what led to the security measure. This is a developing...

Brookhaven, GA · 1d

realtytimes.com

5 Trusted Residential Movers in Atlanta, GA (2026 List)

Relocating to a new home should feel exciting, not overwhelming. Yet for many Atlanta residents, the moving process brings anxiety about damaged furniture, surprise charges, and unreliable crews. Between coordinating building access, navigating Atlanta's traffic, and ensuring your belongings arrive intact, choosing the right residential mover becomes critical. This guide...

Atlanta, GA · 11h

hoodline.com

Mayor Dickens, Bishop T.D. Jakes to Headline Atlanta's New Thriving Seven Summit

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens will be honored as a Champion of Change next Thursday, Nov. 12, when the T.D. Jakes Foundation opens its inaugural Thriving Seven Summit with an award reception built around a fireside conversation with Bishop T.D. Jakes himself. The event marks the first public gathering tied to the three-day summit, which organizers describe as bringing together leaders in faith, government, business, entertainment and social impact.

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Brady Lum sentenced to 12 months in prison, making him ineligible for good-conduct credit

Former High Museum of Art executive Brady Lum was sentenced to 12 months in federal prison, one day shy of eligibility for ordinary federal good-conduct credit. Judge Michael L. Brown recommended that Lum serve his sentence at the minimum-security federal prison camp at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama, although the Bureau of Prisons will determine his placement.

Montgomery, AL · 2d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

‘Don’t just drop them off’: Airport shuttle program raises concerns in Atlanta neighborhood

People who are removed from MARTA trains at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport overnight are being offered rides on an Atlanta police shuttle and dropped off miles away near Metropolitan Parkway.

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Atlanta Track Club announces an entirely new downtown course for the 2027 Atlanta Marathon this March—Here’s what we know so far

Atlanta Track Club is gearing up for a brand new experience in the ATL this March, and we can’t wait. With very little information out there yet, keep scrolling to see what we know about the Atlanta Marathon, coming in March of next year. When is the Atlanta Marathon?

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Things to do in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Nov. 6-8, 2026

ATLANTA - From holiday lights and live music to food festivals, art exhibits and family-friendly fun, metro Atlanta is packed with things to do this weekend. Whether you're looking for a free outing or a special night out, here's what's happening around town and North Georgia. FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS.