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The Bruce Street School History From An Alum

Allene Harper, an alum from the historic Bruce Street School in Lithonia, recently wrote this history of the stone schoolhouse, which was DeKalb’s first public school for Black students. During the 1800s, approximately 15 years after slavery was abolished, the first school for Blacks was located mainly in two...

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LA Fitness closing its Midtown Atlanta location

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Some Midtown Atlantans will need to find a new gym for their New Year’s resolutions. LA Fitness announced they are closing the gym located off 5th Street in the Centergy One building in Midtown Atlanta. A sign on the window informed members...

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Rockdale County proposes combining five schools as enrollment falls

Some Rockdale County students could attend a different school in fall 2027 under a district proposal to combine five schools and redraw some attendance boundaries. High school zones would stay the same.

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WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

5 schools face consolidation threat in metro Atlanta county, magnet programs also may be impacted

A message sent to parents, and a video shared to the Rockdale County Schools social media by Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Johnson says the district is considering closing and consolidating five schools and moving two magnet programs.

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Local youth football team seeks help for championship opportunity

The 404 Bulls 5U football team, a local youth development team based in Lithonia, has earned an opportunity to compete in the 5U National Championship in Orlando, Florida, Dec. 9–13, but the team is seeking community support to help offset travel and other expenses. Also known as the Young...

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CBS News Atlanta

Bouldercrest Road bridge over I-285 to close Thursday night in DeKalb County

Drivers who use Bouldercrest Road to cross I-285 in DeKalb County will need to take a detour starting Thursday night.

Dekalb County, GA · 21h

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This Historic Georgia Market Has Become A Foodie Paradise Filled With Unexpected Flavors

Frog legs and oxtail share the same roof here, a few steps from Vietnamese food, Ethiopian dishes, and fresh pralines. That lineup alone made me stop and look twice. The building opened in 1924 on land cleared by a giant city fire. Today it holds about 30 independent local businesses under one brick roof.

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Rough Draft Atlanta

10 restaurants to try in Tucker

Tucker features restaurants serving cuisines representing multiple countries. You'll find everything from classic Southern restaurants and taco spots, to Nepalese, Honduran, and Korean establishments. The post 10 restaurants to try in Tucker appeared first on Rough Draft® .

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Driver's mistake caused Salem High football bus crash, investigators say

A driver's mistake caused a bus carrying members of Salem High School's football program to overturn last month, investigators said Tuesday. No criminal charges are expected.

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WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

‘Our peace has been invaded:’ Stockbridge homeowners frustrated by apartment project

Homeowners near a new apartment development along the Henry-Clayton county line say construction crews worked until nearly midnight last week, despite signs stating work must stop by 7:30 p.m.

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Yahoo!

Metro Atlanta academy to build $47 million athletics complex

The Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy is building a new $47 million athletics complex funded by an ELOST, or Educational Local Option Sales and Use Taxes. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]. Construction on the project began in fall 2026. A groundbreaking is scheduled for Wednesday.

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Lockdowns lifted at multiple Atlanta-area schools after reported threats

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — At least five Atlanta-area schools — North Atlanta High School, Carver High School, Midtown High School, Campbell High School and Marist School — were placed on lockdown Wednesday morning. Here’s what we know about each situation. North Atlanta High School.

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CBS News

Why Georgia drivers may see more deer on the road this fall

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Stockbridge seeks safeguards for Tranquil Trail neighbors

STOCKBRIDGE — Concerns surrounding the Tranquil Trail apartment development resurfaced Monday as Stockbridge City Council approved a list of requested changes aimed at addressing neighboring residents' complaints. Stockbridge City Council voted 4-1 to approve a list of requested changes it plans to negotiate with the project's developer. District 1 Council member LaKeisha Gantt made the motion, which was seconded by District 3 Council memer Kyle Berry. Gantt recognized the residents’ voice during the council’s discussion. “There have been numerous emails. We've had a town hall,” Gantt said. “We've had the community come out. They came out today, and they've had comment after comment and they made it very clear. They say we hear them, but we're not taking action on or that they want some type of action to take place.” The motion included six requests: — Add a fence along the rear property lines before residents move in. — Install double rows of evergreen trees at least 15-feet tall. — Shield outdoor lighting and direct it away from neighboring homes. — Limit construction to clearly defined daytime hours with enforceable penalties. — Move the dumpster to the front of the site, away from neighboring homes. — Require all future

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Rockdale County Restaurant Report Card – 11/09/2026

The Gwinnett, Newton & Rockdale County Health Departments conducted food service inspections in Rockdale County on 11/09/2026. The following 3 establishments were inspected. 🔴 Grade U (Failing) = below 70 | 🟠 Grade C = 70–79 | 🟡 Grade B = 80–89 | 🟢 Grade A = 90–100 🟡 Grade B (80–89) — 1 location Love you Brunches — 🟡 83 (Grade B)• Inspected: 11-09-2026 • 1805 Parker Rd SE Suite F110 Conyers GA 30094 🟢 Grade A (90–100) — 2 locations Red Lobster #6238 — 🟢 91 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-09-2026 • 1560 Dogwood Dr SE Conyers GA 30013Thai Palace — 🟢 95 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-09-2026 • 968 Main St Conyers GA 30012 Source: Gwinnett, Newton & Rockdale County Health Departments. Data reflects food service inspections conducted on 11/09/2026.

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Double Georgia Lottery Winners in Stockbridge

ATLANTA — A Stockbridge resident won a $648,554 Fantasy 5 jackpot, and another Stockbridge player won $30,000 in Mega Millions. ATLANTA (Nov. 9, 2026) – A Stockbridge resident hit the jackpot for $648,554 in the Nov. 6 Fantasy 5 drawing. The lucky winner purchased the ticket on the Georgia Lottery site and matched all five winning numbers, which were 03-05-07-16-30.

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Thanksgiving Events & Turkey Giveaways Near Conyers & Covington 2026

Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 26, and the weeks leading up to it are packed across Conyers, Covington, Stonecrest, Lithonia, Oxford, Porterdale, Social Circle, and Monroe. 🦃. Whether you could use a little help getting a turkey on the table this year, want to run off the pie before you eat...

Covington, GA · 1d

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Southwest Atlanta residents weigh in on the future of Campbellton Road

Residents, business owners, and community leaders in Southwest Atlanta were given another chance to help shape the future of the Campbellton Road corridor during an Invest Atlanta community meeting focused on the Campbellton Tax Allocation District Redevelopment (TAD).

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USA TODAY

Could it snow in Atlanta this weekend? Colder temperatures on the way

It's finally starting to feel like fall outside, but it may be a short season as winter temperatures are making their way to Georgia later this week. The state saw a cool-down period this week where temperatures began to dip into the lower 40s and 30s in the northern part of the state, also reaching as low as 42 degrees in central Georgia in places like Macon and Columbus. Frost advisories have been issued for some of Georgia's northern counties at the beginning of this week, but "the coldest weather of the season thus far looms this weekend," according to the National Weather Service. Shop winter essentials at Amazon Is it going to snow in Georgia? "Behind a late week cold front, the coolest temperatures of the season thus far will arrive next weekend," the NWS said as of Tuesday. "Lows will fall to at or below freezing for most areas." But, weather officials said the conditions are likely to remain dry. There is a slight chance of rain in North Georgia on Thursday, but snow is unlikely. Here are the expected temperatures in Atlanta this week: Tuesday: high of 71, low of 48 Wednesday: high of 71, low of