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Gwinnett Daily Post

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AROUND TOWN: Georgia's new agriculture commissioner is a Snellville resident

The Blue Wave that washed through statewide offices and made history last week included a Gwinnett County connection. Georgia’s new Agriculture Commissioner, Katherine Juhan-Arnold, is a Snellville resident who founded Baby Katie’s Pharm and Kitchen. She defeated Republican incumbent Agiculture Commissioner Tyler Harper in last week’s elections and will be the first Black woman to hold the office. “The campaign may be over, but our work is just beginning,” Juhan-Arnold said after her victory. “We’re going to protect our farmers, strengthen our communities, stand up for consumers, protect our animals, steady our resources and build an Agriculture Department that works for every Georgian.” Baby Katie’s Pharm and Kitchen was set up to operate as a nonprofit farm to help low income families have access to fresh fruit and vegetables. It also works with families through education to help them grow their own food. Juhan-Arnold ran on a “Grow Georgia” platform of supporting market access for Georgia farmers, investing in infrastructure such as broadband for farms, protecting farmland, addressing the rising cost to run a farm in Georgia, supporting farm-to-school programs and regional food hubs, expanding international markets for Georgia-grown products and ensuring Georgia’s poultry and livestock supplies remain healthy so

Snellville, GA · 2d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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$30 holiday scratcher turns into $3M

Someone in metro Atlanta is kicking off the holiday season as a multimillionaire.

Georgia · 13h

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The Bruce Street School History From An Alum

Allene Harper, an alum from the historic Bruce Street School in Lithonia, recently wrote this history of the stone schoolhouse, which was DeKalb’s first public school for Black students. During the 1800s, approximately 15 years after slavery was abolished, the first school for Blacks was located mainly in two...

Lithonia, GA · 2d
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WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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Gwinnett eyes church land as space to build runs out

Gwinnett County is down to 9% undeveloped land, and county planners say they will go straight to churches in 2027 about building affordable housing on land the churches don’t use.

Gwinnett County, GA · 3d

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This Little Georgia Restaurant Serves Bosnian Cevapi That Taste Like A Trip To Sarajevo

The cevapi here come from the owner’s grandfather’s recipe. That alone makes me want to grab a seat and a napkin. These little skinless sausages arrive in a soft, oven-blistered pita bun. Chopped onion, creamy kajmak, and sweet red pepper ajvar ride along on the side. All the...

Lawrenceville, GA · 2d

watchtheyard.com

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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 · 2d

The Rockdale Citizen

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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 · 2d

CBS News Atlanta

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Warehouses bought to become ICE detention centers up for sale

Immigration and Customs Enforcement wanted to transform two Georgia warehouses into facilities that would have held thousands of detainees. They're now selling them off less than a year later.

Oakwood, 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 · 1d

Monroe Local News

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Frost and freeze alerts this weekend for Walton, Gwinnett

WALTON COUNTY, GA (Nov. 13, 2026) – The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Frost Advisory for early Saturday and a Freeze Warning for early Sunday for much of Georgia, including Walton, Gwinnett, Barrow, Newton, Morgan, Oconee, Rockdale and Jackson counties. The Frost Advisory is in...

Gwinnett County, GA · 13h

CBS News Atlanta

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Bouldercrest Road bridge over I-285 to close Thursday night in DeKalb County

Drivers who use Bouldercrest Road to cross I-285 in DeKalb County will need to take a detour starting Thursday night.

Dekalb County, GA · 1d

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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 · 2d

Rough Draft Atlanta

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Mulberry mayor discusses Gwinnett legal fight in Norcross

Mulberry Mayor Michael Coker discussed the city's ongoing legal battle with Gwinnett County over its incorporation and the importance of negotiating efficient service delivery despite political differences. The post Mulberry mayor discusses Gwinnett legal fight in Norcross appeared first on Rough Draft® .

Gwinnett County, GA · 2d

Gwinnett Daily Post

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Gwinnett Sheriff's Office hands out Thanksgiving dinners

Thanksgiving is still two weeks away but Gwinnett families lined up at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds in Lawrenceville last Friday to go ahead and make sure they had their Turkey Day meals lined up already. The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office teamed up with Sheriff Keybo Taylor’s Keybo Building Bridges and Volunteer Gwinnett to stage the sixth annual Thanksgiving Food Giveaway last week. The annual event is designed to ensure families can get the key basics of a Thanksgiving meal so they will have a dinner to put on the table on Nov. 26. Families who came to the event, which operated on a first come, first served basis, got a frozen turkey as well as sides such as stuffing and vegetables. “Thank you, Gwinnett, GCSO and all our partners who made the Turkey Drive a success,” Taylor said in a statement on social media over the weekend. “We are a blessed community because of you.”

Lawrenceville, GA · 3d

Gwinnett Daily Post

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Two Gwinnett school board members speak out on retention bonuses

Two Gwinnett County school board members are, in their individual capacities, addressing teachers concerns on the retention bonuses that educators found out they would not receive this week. Board Chairwoman Tarece Johnson-Morgan and Board member Rachel Stone reiterated Gwinnett County Public Schools’ stance that the bonuses were always contingent on whether the district received funding from the state to pay the teachers. They were quick to point out they were not speaking on behalf of the entire board, however. “Right now, social media is full of anger, rumors, and half-truths,” Johnson-Morgan said. “Some of it comes from real pain. Some of it is meant to divide us: teachers against leaders, and neighbors against public schools.” GCPS officials told teachers on Monday that they would not receive retention bonuses this year because there was no funding to pay for it. The announcement quickly took off on social media after district officials accidentally sent it to parents as well as educators. District officials told the Daily Post that the message, which was signed by Chief Financial Officer Masana Mailliard and Interim Chief Human Resources J.W. Mozley, stands as the district’s official statement on the retention bonus issue. “The supplement was contingent on

Gwinnett County, GA · 16h

Gwinnett Daily Post

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Collins Hill fights into playoffs for Round 1 meeting with unbeaten Newton

After an 0-4 start in non-region play, Collins Hill couldn’t afford any missteps over its final six football games if it wanted to crack the top 32 in the Georgia High School Association’s PSR Power Rankings and earn a state playoff spot. The Eagles needed to keep winning and did just that, going 5-1 down the stretch (the lone loss was to 10-0, defending state champion Buford). They beat Region 8-AAAAAAA’s lower tier teams and topped the two teams also in the postseason discussion — 52-40 over Dacula and 42-34 over Mill Creek. Game 10 wasn’t as much of a test for Collins Hill, which rolled to a 56-6 win over Discovery last week. Jamel Tuff caught four passes — three for touchdowns — for 103 yards, and Kevin Hughes had four catches for 67 yards and two TDs. Johnny Paulk provided a spark with two punt returns for 69 yards. Solomon Thomas (11 tackles, two for losses, three QB hurries, sack, interception) and Christian Fleming (four tackles, one for loss, forced fumble, fumble recovery) were among the defensive standouts last week. Those region wins were good enough to get Class AAAAAAA’s No. 31 seed out of 32 for Friday’s

Suwanee, GA · 1d

fox5atlanta.com

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Behind the counter at a McDonald's restaurant

A behind-the-scenes look inside a Lilburn McDonald's on Indian Trail Road highlights how crew members prepare classic menu items like golden fries and hot fudge sundaes—with the ice cream machine up and running. Store leadership also breaks down employee career advancement from entry-level roles to operations management, along with Archways to Opportunity college tuition benefits.

Lilburn, GA · 1d

Atlanta Magazine

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Muchacho settles into a 1940s bungalow in Downtown Decatur

The all-day hang opens its third location inside a historic home with a 7,000-square-foot yard, a kids' play area, and a new outdoor bar. The post Muchacho settles into a 1940s bungalow in Downtown Decatur appeared first on Atlanta Magazine .

Decatur, GA · 15h

atlantanewsfirst.com

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Restaurant Report Card: Home Spun fails with 60; {S}table earns 100

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A restaurant on Nelson Brogdon Boulevard in Sugar Hill failed a routine health inspection. Home Spun in Gwinnett County scored 60 points and a U for unsatisfactory on Nov. 6. The report says there was a brown mold-like substance in the ice machine. Plus, there was abundant debris, dust and food residue on the flat grill, and lima beans, yams and mac and cheese were at unsafe temperatures.

Atlanta, GA · 13h

Gwinnett Daily Post

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Rainbow Village receives $1.1 million federal grant to expand housing and services for homeless families

Rainbow Village is receiving a $1.1 million federal investment to help expand housing and support services for families experiencing homelessness, marking a significant milestone in the nonprofit’s ongoing efforts to address housing instability across Metro Atlanta. Approximately two years into its Building Homes, Building Hope Capital Campaign, the organization was awarded the funding through the Congressionally Directed Community Project Funding (CPF) process, administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The funding was secured through the efforts of Senator Raphael Warnock. The investment comes as Rainbow Village prepares for one of the most transformative expansions in its 35-year history. Plans call for the construction of 36 additional apartments on its campus, increasing its residential capacity from 30 to 66 families. Beyond expanding its housing options, the federal funding will help strengthen the organization’s programs, services and infrastructure to accommodate the growing number of families it serves. “Too many Georgia families are struggling to keep up with rising housing costs, making the need for affordable housing increasingly urgent,” Warnock said. “I’m glad this federal funding is going towards Rainbow Village Inc. to support the construction of transitional housing for Georgians experiencing homelessness in Gwinnett County. Affordable housing provides

Atlanta Metropolitan Area, GA · 3d