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Make the Detour Into Downtown Atlanta, Because This Little Georgia Deli’s Reuben Is Worth It

A sandwich shop in Georgia named itself after a Reuben, and then actually lived up to the name. That takes nerve. The corned beef here is a special recipe, sliced thin and piled high on rye. Pastrami gets the same treatment. Add Swiss, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island, and the whole...

Atlanta, GA · 2d
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The Citizens

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Rockdale County 2027 budget cuts $18 million in spending

CONYERS — Rockdale County officials have proposed a $134.97 million budget for 2027 after cutting about $18 million in departmental spending requests to balance the budget without raising taxes. The proposed spending plan, presented during the Nov. 10 Board of Commissioners meeting, represents an $8.2 million, or 6.5%, increase over the county's 2026 budget. Public safety remains the county's largest spending priority, with additional funding directed toward the Sheriff's Office, security at the new judicial and administrative complex and employee compensation. Chief Financial Officer Javaid Majid told commissioners the budget process began with approximately $153 million in requests from county departments and elected officials, compared with projected revenues of approximately $135 million. That left officials to choose between increasing revenue and reducing expenditures. "The options were either we're going to raise taxes or reduce spending," Majid said. "We have no desire to place any additional tax burden on our citizens." Instead, county officials worked with department heads and elected officials to reduce proposed expenditures while attempting to maintain existing services. Majid said the resulting $134,970,617 spending plan is structurally balanced and reflects the county's priorities: public safety, workforce retention, operational efficiency and financial responsibility. The commissioners unanimously approved the first

Rockdale County, GA · 1d

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County approves road designation for fallen firefighter

CONYERS — Five months after Rockdale County firefighter Juan Antonia Smith II was killed while responding to an emergency call, county commissioners have approved a permanent tribute honoring his life and service. The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Nov. 10 to designate a section of Sigman Road as the Firefighter Juan Antonia Smith II Memorial Corridor, recognizing the 26-year-old firefighter who died in the line of duty June 12. The honorary designation will extend along Sigman Road from Ellis Drive to East Park Drive, passing Rockdale County Fire Station No. 1, where Smith served. Smith’s parents joined firefighters and county officials for the presentation, which marked the culmination of months of work by community members and county leaders to honor the fallen firefighter. Rockdale County Fire Chief James Robinson thanked those who advanced the proposal, particularly resident Richard Odin, who first brought the idea before commissioners in July. “This is a long time coming, and we appreciate all the hard work that’s gone into this project,” Robinson said during the meeting. He acknowledged the emotional toll Smith’s death has taken on his family and fellow firefighters, describing the experience as unfamiliar territory for everyone involved. Robinson credited Odin

Rockdale County, GA · 1d

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Another metro Atlanta school district proposes consolidating five schools amid declining enrollment

The district plans to hold five information sessions and public hearings through December to give families and community members an opportunity to learn more about the proposal.

Rockdale County, GA · 1d

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Georgia Tech issues apology to fans who were allegedly ejected from home game for standing and cheering

Viral video shows Georgia Tech fans being ejected by stadium security for standing during Saturday's 44-17 blowout loss to Louisville at home.

Atlanta, GA · 2d

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A Georgia Man Built Himself A Stone Castle In The Middle Of Atlanta More Than A Century Ago

Cannon mouths poke out of a granite wall on a busy city street, and the man who put them there wanted roses growing from them. I love that detail more than I probably should. The builder was a wealthy inventor and farm supplier who called his retirement home Fort Peace. He designed it as half ship and half fortress.

Atlanta, GA · 1d

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Ryan Seacrest’s $2.7 Million Stadium Project Gets Major Update

The future of the Dunwoody High School football team is about to change with the Seacrest Stadium. The $2.7 million project has finally received the greenlight. The stadium will break ground in the week of November 23, 2026. Ryan Seacrest’s high school stadium gets $2.7 million update The DeKalb County School Board has approved the […] The post Ryan Seacrest’s $2.7 Million Stadium Project Gets Major Update appeared first on Mandatory .

Dunwoody, GA · 1d

CBS News Atlanta

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Georgia nonprofit prepares to help unhoused as temperatures drop

As temperatures across the metro Atlanta area begin to feel more like winter, Frontline Response warming centers in DeKalb County are activating for double duty.

Dekalb County, GA · 16h

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Georgia Has A Japanese Market Packed With Seafood, Bento Boxes And Treats Straight From Japan

Rice balls rarely get a fan club, yet onigiri has one at a small Japanese market in Georgia. Shoppers rave about the salmon, plum, and roe fillings. The shelves also hold sashimi, bento boxes, and KitKat flavors most stores never carry. Who knew a quick snack stop could feel like a trip abroad?

Atlanta, GA · 2d

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Leaf blower rebate proposal sparks heated exchange among commissioners

Commissioners spent approximately 45 minutes debating the ordinance, which was introduced by Commissioner Ted Terry.

Dekalb County, GA · 2d

The Citizens

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Sigman-Mills Furniture celebrates milestone anniversary

CONYERS — What began in 1951 with a borrowed truck, a handful of catalogs, and a young entrepreneur determined to build his own business has grown into one of Rockdale County’s longest-running family-owned retail establishments. Seventy-five years later, Sigman-Mills Furniture Company is celebrating a milestone spanning three generations of family ownership, decades of changes in the furniture industry, and Conyers’ growth from a small town into a thriving community. The company will celebrate its 75th anniversary Saturday, Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with a special La-Z-Boy recliner raffle, $75 gift card giveaways, balloon-pop discounts, storewide savings and refreshments at its Conyers showroom. Founded by William Thomas “Tom” Sigman and his wife, Miriam, in 1951, the business remains in the family and is owned by their daughter and son-in-law, Carol and former Conyers Mayor Randy Mills. Their children, Steven Mills and Caroline Mills Williams, now help run the company day to day. “There’s a lot of pride that comes with being a part of a family business that has lasted so long in a small community,” Carol said. “There aren’t many third-generation businesses around today.” For Tom, building a successful business was a goal shaped by the hardships

Conyers, GA · 2d

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Atlanta zoning review board approves high-rise Old Fourth Ward luxury condos

The Atlanta Zoning Review Board approved plans for a 225-foot-high luxury condominium development in the Old Fourth Ward, despite resident concerns regarding environmental impacts and the loss of affordable housing. The post Atlanta zoning review board approves high-rise Old Fourth Ward luxury condos appeared first on Rough Draft® .

Atlanta, GA · 2d

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Officiant hosts mass wedding in Decatur to honor loved one

Fallon Jones, founder of Mobile Officiant of Atlanta, hosts an annual mass wedding event on November 11th called "Simply I Do" to commemorate the loss of her son in 2021 with a day of love and unity. Jones is marrying couples until 5 p.m. for free at 718 West in Decatur. In conjunction with this year’s event, Jones is launching the Jamari Jones Foundation, a community initiative created to support families experiencing the loss of a newborn.

Decatur, GA · 1d

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Clayton County family wins $2 million after child breaks leg at Atlanta daycare center

The family of a child who attended Raven’s Learning Haven Daycare Center in Atlanta won a multi-million dollar award from a Clayton County jury.

Clayton County, GA · 1d

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Kappa Alpha Psi’s Bryon Daily Was Diagnosed With Multiple Myeloma, Now He’s Helping Lead the Fight Against Blood Cancer at Blood Cancer United

When Bryon Daily was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, he learned something that changed the direction of his life. Multiple myeloma is a blood cancer that attacks the plasma cells, and it is diagnosed at twice the rate among Black patients. Once he knew that, he made a decision. He would use his own diagnosis to make sure other people in our community knew the symptoms, the treatments and the resources that could save their lives.

Decatur, GA · 1d

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NOVEMBER 21: The Blind Boys of Alabama celebrate Stevie Wonder's 'Songs in the Key of Life" at Spivey Hall

Few vocal groups have shaped the sound of American gospel music quite like the Blind Boys of Alabama. With more than 75 years of groundbreaking performances and a legacy rooted in gospel, soul and Americana, the six-time Grammy Award-winning ensemble is bringing its unmistakable sound to Spivey Hall on Saturday, November 21.

Morrow, GA · 1d

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GRAND OPENING: Churchill Grounds resurrected

From the minute you walk through the door, you feel the vibe. Weathered brick walls adorned with photographs of jazz luminaries. Wooden tables and chairs arrayed around a perfectly proportioned curved stage. Polished wood floors, stair railings and trim. Wood-paneled bar tucked into the back of the room. Subdued lighting, sympathetic acoustics. This is a comfortably refined room for purposeful listening.

Atlanta, GA · 2d

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Best Thanksgiving weekend events in Atlanta this year

This year Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 26, and Atlanta is giving families plenty of reasons to get out of the house once the dishes are done. From a sunrise race downtown to a two-night music celebration hosted by D-Nice, the long holiday weekend offers ways to move, laugh, dance and make memories across the metro area.

Atlanta, GA · 1d

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Georgia Winter Thanksgiving Travel: Even Salted I-75 Can Freeze

Atlanta, Marietta and Macon drivers should know why even treated highways can become dangerously icy.

Georgia · 1d

WSB Radio

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DeKalb County School District reaches $1.2 million settlement over unpaid employee benefits

This marks the third payment-related issue involving the DeKalb County School District this year.

Dekalb County, GA · 2d