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Roswell’s Liberty Square Park Reopens November 21
Liberty Square Park in Roswell will reopen Saturday, Nov. 21, with an 11 a.m. ribbon-cutting followed by a community celebration. The 21.4-acre park at 1280 Mission Hills Court has undergone a redevelopment supported by a $2.2 million state grant funded through the federal American Rescue Plan Act. The work improves recreation areas, accessibility and gathering spaces.
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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® .
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Marietta nonprofit The Extension names new CEO ahead of 40th anniversary
The Extension, Inc., a Marietta-based homelessness and addiction nonprofit, has appointed a new CEO in time for the organization’s 40th anniversary. Shannon Georgecink will serve as CEO for the nonprofit, which provides long-term residential recovery programs for men and women experiencing homelessness and substance use disorders. Founded in 1987, The Extension operates a 78-bed campus for men and a 20-bed campus for women, both located in Marietta. Shelley Elder, chair of The Extension’s Board of Directors, said the board is confident Georgecink is the right leader for the organization’s next chapter. “As we approach The Extension’s 40th year of service in 2027, the Board knew we needed a leader who could honor the extraordinary foundation that has been built here while helping us prepare for the next chapter,” Elder said. “Shannon brings a rare combination of nonprofit leadership, community engagement and fundraising experience, along with a deep belief in caring for the whole person.” In her new role, Georgecink will take over duties from the organization’s former longtime Executive Director Tyler Driver by leading The Extension’s two campuses and staff. Most recently, Georgecink served as the inaugural vice president of advancement and external affairs at Atlanta-based nonprofit Achieve Atlanta. Previously,
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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® .
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Jonesboro Girl, Union City Boy, 14, Vanish Hours Apart, Police Appeal for Help
Police in two metro Atlanta jurisdictions are asking the public for help finding a pair of missing teenagers who vanished within hours of each other over the weekend. A 15-year-old girl was last seen near Old Dixie Road in Jonesboro, while a 14-year-old boy disappeared on Flat Shoals Road in Union City.