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Metro Atlanta Ranks Dead Last for Economic Mobility, Coalition Vows a Fix

Metro Atlanta has landed at the very bottom of a national ranking for upward economic mobility, placing 50th out of the 50 largest U.S. metropolitan areas. The finding, drawn from Harvard University's Opportunity Insights lab, has pushed regional leaders to launch a sweeping new coalition aimed at reversing the trend.

Atlanta, GA · 3d
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Alpharetta could plant hundreds of trees on two roadways

ALPHARETTA, Ga — The Alpharetta City Council will consider a contract to plant hundreds of trees along Webb Bridge Road and Ga. 9. Council members will consider the item during a Nov. 9 meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at 2 Park Plaza. To view an agenda, visit alpharettaga.portal.civicclerk.com. To watch a video of the meeting, visit the city’s YouTube page.

Alpharetta, GA · 23h
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Metro Atlanta communities come together to honor veterans ahead of Veterans Day

Communities across metro Atlanta came together Saturday to honor veterans and their families ahead of Veterans Day.

Atlanta Metropolitan Area, GA · 23h

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Toro Development Opens $560 Million Medley Mixed-Use Destination in Metro Atlanta

Johns Creek, Ga. — Toro Development Co., a locally based development firm led by Mark Toro, has officially opened Medley, a $560 million mixed-use campus in Johns Creek, a northern suburb of Atlanta in Fulton County. Toro Development held a grand opening ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 29 for the 43-acre project, which culminated in the opening of 25 new restaurants and retailers, including Trader Joe’s, Shake Shack, Sephora, BODYROK, Kontour Med Spa, Five Daughters Bakery, Summit Coffee, Hollow Oak, Drybar and Petfolk, among others.

Johns Creek, GA · 3d
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Mayor invites faith leaders to community conversations

CONYERS — Conyers Mayor Connie Alsobrook is bringing local churches and faith-based organizations together for a series of community conversations to strengthen partnerships, share resources, and identify ways to better serve residents. The initiative, titled “United in Faith: A Community Conversation,” will offer two opportunities for faith leaders and representatives of religious organizations to meet with the mayor. Sessions are scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 10, and Tuesday, Nov. 24, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Conyers City Hall, 901 O’Kelly Street. The meetings will focus on four areas: collaboration opportunities, resource sharing, identifying community needs and building partnerships. “By bringing church and faith leaders into community conversation, we strengthen the connections that help us better understand residents’ needs, share resources, and work together toward common goals,” Alsobrook said in announcing the initiative. “United in Faith creates an opportunity for collaboration that benefits our congregations, our neighborhoods, and the City of Conyers as a whole.” The initiative is the latest in a series of community conversations Alsobrook and the City Council organized this year to encourage public participation and strengthen relationships between local government and residents. Previous listening sessions have addressed land use at the Georgia International Horse Park, local business

Conyers, GA · 2d

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Traton Homes Now Selling Larkspur Townhomes in Hall County

Traton Homes, a family-owned Georgia home builder celebrating 55 years, announces that sales are underway at Larkspur, a new townhome community in Flowery Branch in Hall County. Located on Main Street within walking distance of historic downtown Flowery Branch, the community combines small-town charm, modern townhome living and convenient access to Lake Lanier. Homes are priced from $369,900.

Flowery Branch, GA · 4d

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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 · 4d

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This 22-year-old college student flipped the last Republican seat on Gwinnett commission

Democrat Benjamin Culberson won the Gwinnett County Commission District 4 seat, flipping the final Republican spot.

Gwinnett County, GA · 5d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 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 · 5d

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Forsyth County to consider retail code changes, moratorium

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Commission will discuss revisions to portions of the Unified Development Code relating to retail businesses and a potential moratorium at a Nov. 5 meeting. The meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. at 110 E. Main St. in Cumming. To view an agenda...

Forsyth County, GA · 4d

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Metro Atlanta school district launches new program for out-of-district students

Applications are currently open for the spring semester, with the deadline set for the end of November.

Cobb County, GA · 4d

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Rockdale voters approve FLOST for property tax relief

CONYERS — Rockdale County voters have approved a new 1% sales tax intended to reduce county and city property taxes, according to unofficial election results. The Floating Local Option Sales Tax, or FLOST, received about 64% of the vote in Tuesday’s election. Unofficial results Wednesday showed 21,084 voters supporting the measure and 11,942 voting against it. Rockdale voters approve a 1% FLOST for property tax relief The vote authorizes Rockdale County to collect an additional 1% sales and use tax for five years, with the revenue required to be used exclusively to reduce property taxes imposed by Rockdale County and the city of Conyers. The new tax will raise the combined sales tax rate in Rockdale County from 7% to 8%. County officials estimated ahead of the election that FLOST could generate approximately $26 million countywide in 2027. Under an agreement between Rockdale County and Conyers, approximately 81.5%, or about $21 million, would go to the county, while roughly 18.4%, or $4.8 million, would go to the city. Unlike a SPLOST, which funds designated capital projects, FLOST revenue must fund property tax relief. During a September town hall on the proposal, officials estimated the revenue could reduce the county’s current

Rockdale County, GA · 4d

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RCPS superintendent to host community conversation

CONYERS — Rockdale County parents, students and residents can speak directly with Rockdale County Public Schools Superintendent Stephanie S. Johnson at a community meeting hosted by Somos Rockdale on Friday, Nov. 13. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Sunrise Community Center and will give families an opportunity to ask questions, raise concerns and discuss issues affecting students throughout the school district. Organizers encourage residents to attend and share their experiences with the school system, especially those with questions or unresolved concerns about their children’s education. Topics identified by Somos Rockdale include academics, school transportation, student discipline, special education and school safety. Attendees can also bring up other issues affecting their families. “Have a question about your child’s education? Have a concern that hasn’t been addressed?” Somos Rockdale wrote in its event announcement. “This is your chance to have your voice heard and get answers directly from the Superintendent of Schools.” Johnson welcomed the opportunity to meet with community members, responding to the organization’s social media announcement. “I am looking forward to meeting everyone. I am very grateful for the invitation and opportunity,” Johnson wrote. The meeting will give families a chance to discuss both individual concerns and

Rockdale County, GA · 3d

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6 Things Georgians Can’t Legally Toss in a Household Garbage Bin

Pool chemicals, kerosene and old fluorescent bulbs all look like trash on garbage day. But in Atlanta, they’re on the list of things that can’t go in your bin. Here’s what Georgians should keep out of their household garbage can, and what a mistake could cost, depending on where you live.

Georgia · 8d

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 · 5d

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Fulton County reentry program offers affordable housing for former inmates

ATLANTA - A new Fulton County transitional housing initiative is opening doors for formerly incarcerated men and women striving to reenter the community and avoid homelessness. Fulton County transitional housing. What we know:. Social entrepreneur Keith Lewis launched Project Rebuild to help people transition from incarceration into secure living environments....

Fulton County, GA · 4d