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Cherokee Tribune

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Cherokee County approves intersection improvement project

Improvements are coming to a congested intersection in east Cherokee County. On Tuesday, the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to award a $1,754,149 construction services agreement to R&B Developer, Inc. to improve the intersection of Holbrook Campground Road and Midway Road. This intersection is located about two miles south of Highway 20 in eastern Cherokee County. Holbrook Campground Road is a two-lane roadway that runs between Highway 20 and the Fulton County line. Midway Road is a two-lane roadway that runs between Holbrook Campground Road, eventually becoming Windward Parkway in Fulton County. The intersection is a "badly skewed 'T' intersection" with a single stop on Midway Road, according to the county, and experiences congestion in the peak periods in the morning and afternoon. This project will "correct intersection geometry," change the through movement to Midway Road and make stormwater drainage improvements, Cherokee County Manager Geoff Morton said Tuesday. Construction is expected to be completed about 180 days after the notice to proceed is issued to the contractor. The project is funded by Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax funds and is the first capital improvement project to be constructed under the referendum, Morton said. "We started receiving

Cherokee County, GA · 3d

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Benefit Fundraiser for Stephens County 911 Dispatcher Kati Kenney

The community is asked to participate in a benefit fundraiser for Kati Kenney, a Stephens County 911 Dispatcher, explains Katie Chase, who is organizing the event on behalf of the family. “I am hosting a benefit fundraiser for Stephens County 911 Dispatcher Kati Kenney. Kati, unfortunately, suffered a medical crisis...

Stephens County, GA · 16h
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Gwinnett Daily Post

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Two homestead exemptions passed in Gwinnett while Norcross picked a new councilman

Gwinnett County voters overwhelming backed more tax relief in two homestead exemption referendums, one for the entire county and another in the city of Suwanee, this week. Countywide, voters were asked whether a $2,000 exemption on school taxes — that is already available to teachers, active duty military service members, hospital workers and law enforcement — should be extended to disabled military veterans and all employees of Gwinnett County Public Schools and Buford City Schools. Voters overwhelmingly said “yes,” with 75.53% of the 337,010 votes cast on the referendum being in favor of expanding the exemption. Meanwhile, Suwanee voters overwhelmingly approved a city homestead exemption referendum on whether the exemption should be set at $15,000. City officials said 998 voters cast ballots in favor of the referendum while only 90 voters voted against it. The homestead referendums were not the only special questions asked of voters this week. Norcross held a special election to fill the unexpired term of City Councilman Marshall Cheek, who died in office earlier this year. Jeffrey Allen defeated former Norcross Mayor Bucky Johnson in the special election. Allen received 750 votes while Johnson got 340 votes.

Gwinnett County, GA · 2d

Now Georgia

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Clarkesville explains recent water taste and odor problems

Clarkesville explains recent water taste and odor problems CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Clarkesville water officials say seasonal changes in reservoir conditions contributed to an earthy taste and odor that recently affected the city's drinking water. Joe Deputy, administrator of the city's Environmental Services Group, addressed the issue during the Nov. 3 City Cou…

Clarkesville, GA · 2d

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Mitchell Scoggins wins re-election to State House District 14

Republican incumbent Mitchell Scoggins won re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives from District 14. Voters in the district, which includes portions of Bartow and Cherokee counties, returned Scoggins to the state House on Tuesday. With 100 percent of precincts reporting, Scoggins received 18,935 votes, or about 75.7 percent. Democratic challenger Bella Bautista received 6,076 votes, or about 24.3 percent.

Bartow County, GA · 4d

Insurance Journal

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Flooding Inundates North Georgia but Few Had Flood Coverage, Agents Say

Insurance agents in north Georgia are reporting widespread damage after record flooding hit the area Thursday, Nov. 5. “It’s devastating. I have cried and prayed and cried and prayed,” said an agent who answered the phone at Appalachian Insurance Services in Blue Ridge, Georgia, near the Tennessee line.

Blue Ridge, GA · 2d

Cherokee Tribune

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Cherokee County rezones more properties leaving Holly Springs

Cherokee County leaders have approved five more rezonings of properties that are scheduled to leave the city limits of Holly Springs Jan. 1 as a result of state law. The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved five board-initiated deannexations and rezonings Tuesday. Commissioners have now approved 16 deannexations and rezonings since September. All of these properties are currently scheduled to leave the city limits of Holly Springs and be returned to unincorporated Cherokee County as a result of House Bill 1029 , effective Jan. 1. The five most recent approved board-initiated deannexations and rezonings are: 436 Twin Lakes Drive: rezone 3.11 acres from city of Holly Springs Single-Family Residential (R-40) to Cherokee County Single-Family Residential (R-40).Holly Springs Parkway and Misty Hollow Way: rezone 2.16 acres from city of Holly Springs General Commercial (GC) to Cherokee County General Commercial (GC). Three commercial properties will be zoned general commercial as a restricted use. The current automotive uses are allowed given that the tenants adhere to the GC restricted use conditions.Kelly Scott - Allstate Insurance and Krav Maga Forge Holly Springs: rezone the two properties located on a combined 1.96 acres along Hickory Road from city of Holly Springs Neighborhood Commercial (NC)

Cherokee County, GA · 3d

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Participate with Stephens County Schools in National Family Engagement Month

The Stephens County School System is encouraging families to participate in National Family Engagement Month this November, explains School and Community Engagement Coordinator Emrie Canen. “We have started a series where every Monday, we’re going to post something that you can do with your kids at home. Different activities you...

Stephens County, GA · 18h

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Stephens County Wins Region-8 AAA Championship

The Stephens County Indians defeated the Morgan County Bulldogs 35-26 to win the Region-8 AAA title on Friday night at the Reservation. Indians quarterback Branson Stowe had another huge night with five touchdown passes and 369 yards passing. Stowe connected with Duke Collins on a 4-yard touchdown pass and Kaiden Harbin on a 19-yard touchdown pass to give the Indians a 14-0 1st quarter lead.

Toccoa, GA · 1d

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 · 3d

Rough Draft Atlanta

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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 · 3d

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North Atlanta Today: Suwanee Approves a City Tax Break With 92% Support

Suwanee homeowners will receive a new city property-tax break in 2027 after voters approved a $15,000 homestead exemption with nearly 92% support. Saturday, November 7, 2026. Reporting cutoff: 12:04 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Election, school and weather information was checked at that time. Suwanee voters approve a $15,000 homestead exemption.

Suwanee, GA · 1d

Monroe Local News

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Walton County holds red in face of blue wave

Marc McMain won the District 46 state Senate seat Nov. 3. Contributed photo. Despite the rest of the state joining the national mood in swinging to the left, joining the current of a blue wave that swept Democrats into office across Georgia and the country, Walton County voters remained resolutely red in Tuesday’s monumental midterm elections.

Walton County, GA · 4d

The Citizens

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Rockdale County Restaurant Report Card – 11/04/2026

The Gwinnett, Newton & Rockdale County Health Departments conducted food service inspections in Rockdale County on 11/04/2026. The following 3 establishments were inspected. 🔴 Grade U (Failing) = below 70 | 🟠 Grade C = 70–79 | 🟡 Grade B = 80–89 | 🟢 Grade A = 90–100 🟢 Grade A (90–100) — 3 locations Quick Change Billiards-Base — 🟢 91 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-04-2026 • 2200 Covington Hwy Conyers GA 30012Chipotle Mexican Grill — 🟢 96 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-04-2026 • 1467 GA-138 Conyers GA 30013Simma Down Cuisine - Mobile — 🟢 100 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-04-2026 • 2200 Covington Hwy Conyers GA 30012 Source: Gwinnett, Newton & Rockdale County Health Departments. Data reflects food service inspections conducted on 11/04/2026.

Rockdale County, GA · 2d

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Democrat Laura Murvartian Flips Georgia Senate District 48, Ousting Shawn Still

Democrat Laura Murvartian defeated Republican incumbent Shawn Still in Georgia State Senate District 48, flipping a seat Still won in 2022. More than 34,000 votes were cast in the contest, which covered parts of Forsyth, Fulton and Gwinnett counties. Published accounts differed on the final vote totals. At 10:58 p.m....

Georgia · 3d

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Georgia man’s $70M verdict may be slashed in landmark toxic gas case

A new trial will determine if a $70 million verdict in a landmark pollution case against the owners of a Covington sterilization facility should be reduced by two thirds.

Covington, GA · 2d

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Fulton Chair-elect Mo Ivory calls for ‘less reality show,’ ‘more policy’ as she outlines priorities

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Mo Ivory, who was elected Tuesday as the next chair of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, said her top priorities are improving the Fulton County Jail, increasing funding for the county courts, continuing to protect elections and expanding access to healthcare. Ivory,...

Fulton County, GA · 1d

WSB Radio

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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 · 2d

WSB Radio

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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 · 3d

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Fulton Schools sets Roswell meetings on redistricting maps

ROSWELL, Ga. — Fulton County Schools will present draft attendance zone maps for Region C, its schools north of the Chattahoochee River, at two upcoming community meetings in Roswell. The draft maps are part of the school district’s redistricting planning. The first meeting, which will focus on elementary schools,...

Roswell, GA · 2d