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GDOT Announces Traffic Shift at SR 81 and SR 138 Intersection in Walton County

Gainesville, GA – The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announces an upcoming traffic shift at the intersection of State Route (SR) 81 and SR 138 in Walton County as construction progresses on an intersection improvement project. Weather permitting, crews are scheduled to implement the Stage 2 traffic configuration on...

Walton County, GA · 2h
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Athens Banner-Herald

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Deadly downtown Athens crash damages historic building. What we know

A deadly crash caused significant damage to a historic downtown Athens building, leaving part of the structure collapsed and disrupting traffic through the heart of the city. A Ford F-150 crashed into the building housing Magnolias Bar early Wednesday, exposing the interior of all three floors. The driver, 46-year-old Kevin Cissner of Buckhead in Morgan County, was killed. Here's what we know about the crash. Who was killed in the Athens crash? Athens-Clarke police identified the driver as Cissner, 46. Cissner was driving a Ford F-150 that crashed into the building housing Magnolias Bar. What happened before the crash? Police said they received a report at about 7:20 a.m. of a possible suicidal person at a downtown hotel. An officer located the pickup with Cissner and attempted to initiate a traffic stop, according to Athens-Clarke police Lt. Katie Jenkins. The vehicle fled, but Jenkins said police did not pursue it. Where did the truck crash? Police said the pickup traveled down Jackson Street, which has a steep decline, crossed Broad Street and crashed into the building housing Magnolias Bar. The impact caused a corner of the building to collapse and exposed the interior on all three floors. Magnolias Bar is

Athens, GA · 2d

The Citizens

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Conyers restaurant receives failing health score of 67

According to a recent health report, Spectacular Hibachi, 2040 Eastside Drive SE, Suite 101, Conyers; received a failing health inspection score of 67. According to the Nov. 6 inspection report, the restaurant had the following violations: — A designated PIC (person in charge) was not onsite. According to the report, this was a second repeat and a third repeat will result in permit inspection on next routine inspection. — Due to multiple violations, there was no active managerial control. — At the beginning of the inspection, a food employee called the PIC on his phone, pushed the trash can to the side and wiped his hands on his pants. The food employee then went to the reach-in-cooler and touched foods without washing his hands. The same food employee put on gloves, touched a raw fish fillet, discarded his gloves, put on fresh gloves and then placed fries in the fryer basket. Food employee then grabbed two more raw fish fillets and place them in the fryer basket. Food employee then removed his gloves, put on fresh gloves and grabbed two to-go plates and plated cooked rice on another to go plate. — While on the phone, the new PIC was

Conyers, GA · 1d

Monroe Local News

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MPD Reports: Man spear fishing at Matthews Park; missing semi-truck driver found at truck stop; patient leaves ER with IV still in arm

The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Oct. 16 – 22, 2026. Due to the length, this report has been split into three parts. This is the second part. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction. Traffic stop/Arrest –...

Monroe, GA · 1d
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This Legendary Georgia Restaurant Serves Up The Burger Of Your Dreams

There are moments in life that divide everything into “before” and “after,” and eating a burger at Hot Rod’s Diner in Social Circle, Georgia is genuinely one of them. If you haven’t been yet, that’s something worth fixing as soon as humanly possible.

Social Circle, GA · 2d

Henry Herald

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Kroger debuts 123,000-square-foot store in Locust Grove

LOCUST GROVE — Kroger officially opened its $39 million Locust Grove Marketplace on Friday, bringing a 123,000-square-foot grocery store, a 20-pump fuel center and 300 jobs to the Henry County community. Tammie Young-Ennaemba, head of communications and public affairs for Kroger’s Atlanta Division, explained why Locust Grove was a destination for the national grocery chain. “It's always a great opportunity to bring a grocery store into communities that are growing and vibrant as it relates to customers and just the economy in general,” Young-Ennaemba said. The store is the first Atlanta Division marketplace to have a 20-pump fuel center with a convenience store. The store also features a mural created by the University of Georgia's "Color the World Bright" team. Departments include fresh produce, bakery, deli, meat, household, toy and apparel departments. A Starbucks coffee shop is featured inside the building along with a Murray’s Cheese Shop. The store also features a full-service pharmacy with drive-thru access, a wine selection and a sushi station. Customers also can shop online and pick up their groceries curbside. Beyond its investment in the local economy, Kroger also emphasized its commitment to addressing food insecurity in the community. Kroger has a Zero Hunger |

Locust Grove, GA · 3h

WSB Radio

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Investigation finds Covington police officer did not misuse Flock cameras

Dally says none of the flock searches was close to the date of the man’s DUI arrest.

Covington, GA · 2d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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Cause of overturned school bus crash in Rockdale County released

Georgia State Patrol revealed for the first time what investigators say caused the crash of an overturned school bus.

Rockdale County, GA · 2d

atlantanewsfirst.com

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Community remembers 16-year-old after deadly police shooting in Stockbridge

STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Friends, family and community members gathered at a Henry County vigil to remember 16-year-old Tyrie Howse, who was shot and killed by a police officer in Stockbridge. Those who knew Howse said they are still waiting for answers about why the encounter turned...

Stockbridge, GA · 1d

Henry Herald

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Man sentenced to life for 2021 Stockbridge murder

A man who was convicted of a 2021 fatal shooting in Stockbridge recently received a life sentence. The Henry County District Attorney’s Office announced that on Nov. 2, Kiyana Jawaan Moses was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for felony murder, plus an additional five years to be served consecutively for possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony that took the life of a 29-year-old Henry County man. Moses was convicted on Aug. 27, 2026, in connection to the Oct. 8, 2021 fatal shooting. The DA’s Office said that Moses traveled from Atlanta to Stockbridge to visit his girlfriend, who shared a residence with the victim and another roommate. During his visit, a verbal argument erupted after Moses began demanding that the residents complete household chores, although Moses did not live at the residence. The DA’s Office said that when the victim did not adhere to his demands, Moses, a twice-convicted felon, pulled out a firearm equipped with an extended magazine and cocked it in front of multiple witnesses. The unarmed victim attempted to flee, but Moses chased him and opened fire, shooting him five times, including twice in the head. Following the

Stockbridge, GA · 16h

Jackson Progress-Argus

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Whitetails Unlimited donates to youth hunting program

The Butts County Sheriff’s Office recently received a $16,000 donation from Whitetails Unlimited to support the Sheriff’s annual Busting Bucks Youth Hunting Program. Randy Milford, of Whitetails Unlimited, presented the check to Butts County Sheriff Gary Long. The donation will help buy equipment, improve the children's hunting experiences and ensure the program continues making a positive impact on local youth. “This is a tremendous blessing for our program,” said Long. “We depend on generous individuals and organizations willing to invest in our children. It is especially encouraging to know that an organization like Whitetails Unlimited recognizes the impact this program is having on our youth and is willing to invest in its future. This support allows us to provide even greater opportunities and make a lasting difference in these children's lives.” The Busting Bucks program provides at least 16 local children each year with an opportunity to experience hunting and the outdoors while learning wildlife conservation, safety, responsibility and mentorship. Many of these children might not otherwise have the opportunity to participate. The youth hunting program was created in 2022 by Long who was taught to hunt by his father. The sheriff realized that not all children have experienced the

Butts County, GA · 11h

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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Health service confirms increase in HIV patients treated at county jail

At one metro Atlanta county jail, the number of patients coming into the facility already in need of treatment for HIV has gone up.

Rockdale County, GA · 22h

The Citizens

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Rockdale County Restaurant Report Card – 11/06/2026

The Gwinnett, Newton & Rockdale County Health Departments conducted food service inspections in Rockdale County on 11/06/2026. The following 4 establishments were inspected. 🔴 Grade U (Failing) = below 70 | 🟠 Grade C = 70–79 | 🟡 Grade B = 80–89 | 🟢 Grade A = 90–100 🔴 FAILING (below 70) — 1 location Spectacular Hibachi Inc — 🔴 67 (FAILING)• Inspected: 11-06-2026 • 2040 Eastside Dr SE Suite 101 Conyers GA 30013 🟡 Grade B (80–89) — 1 location YD Restaurant Inc dba Kozi Sushi & Ramen — 🟡 89 (Grade B)• Inspected: 11-06-2026 • 425 Sigman Rd NW Ste 101 Conyers GA 30012 🟢 Grade A (90–100) — 2 locations Whataburger — 🟢 100 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-06-2026 • 431 Sigman Rd NW Conyers GA 30012Soul Full Mixx LLC — 🟢 100 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-06-2026 • 1435 Klondike Rd SW Conyers GA 30094 Source: Gwinnett, Newton & Rockdale County Health Departments. Data reflects food service inspections conducted on 11/06/2026.

Rockdale County, GA · 1d

Jackson Progress-Argus

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Expansion is planned at SCTC’s Butts County Center

Southern Crescent Technical College has announced plans to expand the Butts County Center’s programming and facility. SCTC President Irvin T. Clark shared the college’s plans to expand the local center at the Monday, Oct. 26 workshop meeting of the Butts County Board of Commissioners. Clark said when he became SCTC president in 2022, the Butts County Center offered adult education/GED classes and commercial truck driving preparation. The center, off Ga. Highway 16 West just outside the Jackson city limits, now offers programs in healthcare and nursing, VEX robotics, mechatronics, small business entrepreneurship and a nursing bridge program. In 2027, SCTC plans to expand programs at the Butts Center to include Nursing and Allied Health (Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assisting, Licensed Practical Nursing and Associate of Science in Nursing), Mechatronics and Robotics, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Plumbing, Construction and Teacher Education. “The growth in Butts County and the region calls for us to have an additional building in Butts County,” said Clark. “The preliminary work shows that we can add a building, but the state will determine where.” Butts County owns the land and the Butts Center building. The Simpson Foundation donated the land to the county and

Butts County, GA · 1d

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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 · 2d

Athens Banner-Herald

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Oconee County football announcer retires after 35 years in the booth

Oconee County's Warrior Stadium opened in 1992. As it stands today, when you look around, everything is new. The turf, the field goals, the scoreboard, the bathrooms, the concession stand, even the field house. All of it has been renovated as generations of families have passed through its gates. Well, almost everything. The one thing that's never changed sits in the very center of the press box, and his name is Ben Bridges. Bridges graduated as a four-year varsity football player from Oconee County in 1984, and eight years later, after playing football for Georgia Southwestern, he returned to his alma mater a bit unexpectedly to become the designated Friday Night Lights announcer. When Oconee County defeated East Jackson in a Week 12 matchup to close out the regular season on Friday, Nov. 6, it was Bridges' 199th game behind the microphone for the blue and white. Now 60-years-old and a grandfather of three, it was also his last. "It's been a fun ride," Bridges said. "It's been a blessing. I was so happy to work under (principal) Matt Stevens. He's an Oconee alumni and his dad, Denny, meant the world to me because he coaches us in little league

Watkinsville, GA · 7h

Monroe Local News

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Reliant Homes vice president Butler joins GRLDC board of directors

The Georgia Residential Land Development Council announces Ned Butler, vice president of Reliant Homes in Walton County, as a member of its board of directors. Butler brings extensive experience in land acquisition, entitlement and permitting, along with a firsthand understanding of how regulatory delays and development costs affect housing supply and affordability.

Walton County, GA · 1d

Gwinnett Daily Post

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Grayson surges into playoffs with blowout win over Rockdale

LOGANVILLE — With a postseason home game next week all but clinched, first-year Grayson head football coach Greg Carswell didn’t want to see a misstep against Rockdale County on Friday. Other than allowing its first touchdown since Oct. 16, No. 12 Grayson (6-4, 3-1 Region 4-AAAAAAA) was pretty much perfect in a 52-10 win. Senior quarterback Deuce Smith threw for a pair of touchdowns and rushed for another and Ashton Turner ran in two touchdowns for the Rams, who have won their last two games by a combined score of 104-10 since a loss to Newton. “I just liked how we stayed consistent even through trouble,” said Carswell, whose team scored the game’s last 38 points. “We're going to see some trouble and we're going to see adversity in the playoffs. Watching our team stay poised in moments that we're not playing our best, not executing our best, but still believing in what we're doing and being able to come out of bad situations and make positive stuff out of them is big. I was proud of that tonight.” Deontae Burtts threw a touchdown for No. 38 Rockdale (3-7, 0-4), which saw its season come to an end Friday. Smith

Loganville, GA · 2d

cobbcountycourier.com

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Volunteers pick up litter along Riverside Parkway

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about a litter cleanup on Riverside Parkway. We appreciate the Rho XI Zeta Chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc for their litter cleanup of Riverside Parkway. Members came from as far as Kennesaw and Henry County to assist with cleaning up our area.

Kennesaw, GA · 2d