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The Legend Behind Georgia's Most Haunted Bridge

For more than 40 years, folks have claimed that drivers who set a candy bar on their hood inside Concord Covered Bridge in Georgia will hear the footsteps of ghost children clamoring for the sweet treat. Drivers, of course, use the bridge by day to make their way between Smyrna and Mableton, but come nightfall, […]

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I-75/I-16 Traffic Shifts in Macon: November 6–7, 2026

The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) reports that contractors will continue construction activities this week as part of the I-75/I-16 Interchange Improvement Project in Macon-Bibb County. Weather and on-site conditions permitting, motorists should expect two overnight traffic shifts beginning Friday, November 6, and Saturday, November 7, 2026. Friday, November...

Macon, GA · 3d
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‘Fried Green Tomatoes’ town faces questions over coal, water | Behind the Investigation

As data centers and other industries drive demand for electricity, Plant Scherer is set to remain open. Atlanta News First Investigates examines what that means for nearby Juliette residents.

Juliette, GA · 1d
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Coweta stadium adds weapons screening gates

Coweta County school leaders are deploying a new weapons detection system and clear bag mandate at East Coweta High School's football stadium after deputies recovered a handgun during a fight at the venue last August.

Coweta County, GA · 1d
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Peach County Schools investigates KKK-style costume photo, calls behavior unacceptable

PEACH COUNTY, Ga (WGXA) — Peach County Schools is investigating after a photograph circulated on social media showing an individual on its school campus wearing what appeared to be a Ku Klux Klan-style costume during an after-school activity. The incident was first brought to WGXA News' attention Tuesday when...

Peach County, GA · 1d

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Clayton County Restaurant Report Card – 11/03/2026

The Georgia Department of Public Health conducted food service inspections in Clayton County on 11/03/2026. The following 5 establishments were inspected. 🔴 Grade U (Failing) = below 70 | 🟠 Grade C = 70–79 | 🟡 Grade B = 80–89 | 🟢 Grade A = 90–100 🟢 Grade A (90–100) — 5 locations CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL — 🟢 91 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-03-2026 • 1887 MT. ZION RD MORROW, GA 30260 • (770) 968-3233COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT RESTAURANT — 🟢 93 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-03-2026 • 2050 SULLIVAN RD COLLEGE PARK, GA 30337FRANK BAILEY ATRIUM CAFE — 🟢 99 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-03-2026 • 6213 RIVERDALE RD RIVERDALE, GA 30296WENDY'S — 🟢 100 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-03-2026 • 131 MAIN ST FOREST PARK, GA 30297MR. TIME JAMAICAN FOOD — 🟢 100 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-03-2026 • 6520 CHURCH ST RIVERDALE, GA 30274 • (917) 743-8165 Source: Georgia Environmental Health Food Service Inspection database. Data reflects food service inspections conducted 11/03/2026–11/03/2026.

Clayton County, GA · 2d

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Butts County voters pass two property tax relief bills

Butts County voters have approved two referendums that will reduce property taxes for homeowners in the county. Homestead Tax Referendum Senate Bill 544, Act 614 Homestead Tax Referendum Senate Bill 544, Act 614 passed with 8,329 “yes” votes and 1,002 “no” votes. This bill will provide a $70,000 homestead exemption from Butts County ad valorem taxes for county purposes for residents 62 years of age or older. To receive the exemption, the property owner must own and occupy the home as their primary homestead and apply for the exemption through the local tax commissioner. The exemption will then automatically renew annually if the occupancy status remains unchanged. Homestead Tax Referendum Senate Bill 545, Act 615 Homestead Tax Referendum Senate Bill 545, Act 615 also passed with 8,099 “yes” votes and 1,141 “no” votes. The bill will reduce the assessed value of a Butts County property owner’s homestead property by $50,000. This exemption applies only to Butts County county taxes and does not affect state or school taxes. After the property owner applies for the exemption through the tax commissioner’s office, the exemption will automatically renew each year as long as the property owner occupies the residence as their homestead. This

Butts County, GA · 3d

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News from here, there and the Internet

Keep Newnan Beautiful (KNB), in partnership with Coweta County, collected an impressive 59.5 tons of tires during its Tire Amnesty event held recently. The event provided Coweta County residents with an opportunity to properly dispose of unwanted tires, helping protect the environment and promote healthier, cleaner communities. What if April...

Coweta County, GA · 2d

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Planners want to create 30-mile trail by Georgia's Flint River

For decades, one of Georgia's greatest natural treasures has remained largely hidden in the shadow of the world's busiest airport. Now, planners are moving forward with an ambitious idea to create a 30-mile trail corridor along the Flint River.

Atlanta, GA · 20h

Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

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Harris County wants 3,840 acres to be industrial. Public exposes it's for data centers

In late July, the Harris County Board of Commissioners started the process of amending its comprehensive plan to add three new industrial areas in the county. But during the first of two public meetings Oct. 20 , commissioners were met with anger and fear from residents concerned the proposal could allow the development of a hyperscale data center. On Nov 17, the public will have a chance to meet with commissioners again to express their opinions about this proposed amendment. The compressive plan, which was passed in July 2024 , is meant to last until 2029, but the commissioners are making the case that there needs to be zoning amendments to industrial (M-1, light manufacturing) to diversify the tax base and attract industry. “We have been concerned about diversifying our tax base,” commission chairwoman Susan Andrews (District 5) said at the Oct. 20 meeting. “For the last 30 years it’s been a topic of conversation. Not even 1% of our land is commercial or industrial, not even 1%.” Harris County economic development director Greg Panzer presented the current and future plans with this amendment, including specifics about the location, acres and parcels. “I brought this to the board in July,”

Harris County, GA · 1d

Marietta Daily Journal

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McBath secures another term representing Georgia’s 6th District

Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Marietta, secured another two-year term Tuesday evening against Republican challenger Kevin Martin. The Associated Press called the race for McBath around 7:30 P.M. At that time, McBath led Martin 84.3% to 15.7%, according to unofficial results from the Associated Press. Results are not official until they are certified by the Cobb Elections Board. The victory didn’t come as a surprise in Georgia’s 6th Congressional District, which covers portions of Cobb, Douglas, Fayette and Fulton counties. The district heavily favors Democrats, according to Cook’s Political Report. McBath did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Martin, a controller from Smyrna, also did not respond immediately to a request for comment. A gun control advocate, McBath first ran for Congress in 2018, ousting Republican incumbent Karen Handel. When Republicans redrew electoral districts following the 2020 Census, McBath emerged victorious from a competitive primary against Democratic House Rep. Carolyn Bordeaux. When the district was redrawn again to comply with a court order that found the map unfairly diluted the votes of African-Americans, McBath shifted to the current map. She briefly considered running in the crowded Democratic primary for governor, but suspended her exploratory committee last year due to her

Georgia · 3d

Henry Herald

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Henry County freight study plan taking shape

HENRY COUNTY — Nearly two months following the Board of Commissioners’ unanimous decision to conduct a freight study, Henry County’s plan is taking shape. Erin Thoresen, the project manager of Gresham Smith, updated commissioners with the plan’s progress at Tuesday’s meeting. Thoresen said the kickoff meeting was Monday, Oct. 26 and it is an 18-month study ending approximately in February 2028. The county’s freight cluster — an area with a high concentration of warehouses, distribution centers and trucking facilities — stretches from McDonough to Locust Grove. The primary corridor follows Interstate 75, with an emphasis on Ga. Highways 20, 81, 42 and 155, McDonough Parkway and Industrial Boulevard. The county will conduct the study in partnership with the Atlanta Regional Commission as well as the cities of McDonough and Locust Grove. The study’s primary objectives will include addressing truck parking needs, reducing traffic congestion and improving worker access to freight industry jobs. “Fifteen years ago, we didn’t see the same usage of fulfillment centers as we see now where goods are shipped into a distribution center, and then they use smaller vehicles to distribute those out to the retailers in the local area,” Thoresen said. “Those are new and evolving

Henry County, GA · 1d

Henry Herald

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FLOST passes, T-SPLOST 2 rejected by Henry County voters

HENRY COUNTY — Two tax referendums were on Tuesday’s ballot for Henry County voters’ consideration — Transportation Special Local Option Tax (T-SPLOST) and Floating Local Option Tax (FLOST). FLOST was approved, with 61.14% of voters supporting the 1-cent sales tax, while T-SPLOST 2 was narrowly defeated, 51.65% to 48.35%. T-SPLOST 2 Referendum T-SPLOST 2 would have been a continuation of a 1-cent sales tax, with collections earmarked for major road projects, resurfacing of roads, improvements to intersections and more. Henry County Board of Commissioners Chair Harrell said conversations with residents leading up to the election revealed some confusion about the referendum. “In conversations with residents, we heard confusion about whether this was an additional tax, a property tax or a measure focused on public transportation,” Harrell said. “The proposal was a renewal of the transportation sales tax.” The first T-SPLOST for Henry County was approved in November 2021 with collections ending in March 2027. Harrell said T-SPLOST is the primary funding source for roadway improvements across Henry County. As a result of T-SPLOST 2 not passing, Harrell shared a list of projects that will be on hold: — Jonesboro Road widening. — Fairview Road widening. — Bill Gardner Parkway widening.

Henry County, GA · 2d

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Power Line Opposition Spreads Beyond Data Centers, and Real Estate Developers Are Caught in the Middle

Coweta County, Georgia, resident Ansley Brown made international news this year when she posted on X that she was saying goodbye to her childhood home, describing it as being demolished to make way for data center power lines. Brown's situation is part of a larger dispute over Georgia Power's Ashley Park–Wansley project, a 35-mile, 500-kilovolt transmission line cutting through Coweta, Fayette, Fulton, and Heard counties south of Atlanta. More than 330 properties sit in the corridor's path, with roughly 29 homes expected to be cleared entirely, according to Propmodo, which has tracked the project closely. Construction is scheduled to begin in early 2027.

Coweta County, GA · 3d

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Coweta County warming shelter: The Nest closes after 7 years

NEWNAN, Ga. - An unhoused community facing dropping temperatures must navigate winter without a vital local refuge after building insurance issues forced the closure of The Nest warming shelter. Save on a professionally installed home security from ADT.Bring home peace of mind and join the 15+ million people who trust...

Coweta County, GA · 2d

Gwinnett Daily Post

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AROUND TOWN: More redevelopment happening in downtown Lawrenceville

A longtime eatery on the Lawrenceville Square is moving? A bakery/coffee shop may be going in the Lawrenceville Train Depot? There’s a lot happening in the heart of Lawrenceville. After the Metro Atlanta Redevelopment Summit concluded last week, Lawrenceville City Manager Chuck Warbington gave the Daily Post a tease of some redevelopment that is happening in the city’s downtown and depot districts. One bit of redevelopment is actually a relocation. Blue Rooster Bake Shop and Eatery is planning to move off the Lawrenceville Square and head a couple of blocks up North Clayton Street to a new location in the Depot District. Blue Rooster has been on the square, directly across from the north entrance to the Gwinnett County Historic Courthouse, for years, but that will change in the not too distant future. The bakery is currently renovating an old business space at the corner of North Clayton and Born Streets with plans to move into that location once the renovations are finished. “They’ve torn all of the stuff off the sides of the building,” Warbington said. “It looks like a shed now but they’re actually going to be upgrading that. That will be our first food concept down there

Lawrenceville, GA · 3d

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MAP: How Gwinnett County voted in key congressional, statewide races

Gwinnett County election results show Republican Rep. Rich McCormick winning Georgia's 7th Congressional District race following Tuesday's midterm election voting. McCormick earned more than 56% of total ballots across six suburban Atlanta counties to defeat Democratic challenger Tony Kozycki. Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms won the Georgia governor race, while local...

Gwinnett County, GA · 3d

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Rick Jackson, Georgia Republican gubernatorial candidate, seen in line to vote on Election Day

Lines are starting to form outside polling places — including in Forsyth County, where Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson could be seen.

Forsyth County, GA · 4d

Gwinnett Daily Post

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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 · 2d

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Full closure of I-285 in metro Atlanta scheduled this weekend

Motorists should also allow significant additional travel time during these closures and seek alternate routes if possible.

Fulton County, GA · 2d