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Guthrie’s Chicken Fingers returns to Grayson

More than 40 years ago, Guthrie’s Chicken Fingers revolutionized the fast-food industry with the first chicken finger-only restaurant and now operates about 70 locations in 14 states. There’s good news for Grayson residents as Guthrie’s is re-opening on Tuesday at 1645 Grayson Highway. And the news keeps getting better — to celebrate the grand re-opening of the Grayson Guthrie’s, the first 100 guests, ages 16 and older, who purchase an Original Box Combo on Opening Day will receive free Guthrie’s for a year, including one Original Box Combo per month for 12 months (redeemable only at the Grayson location). Ten lucky winners will be selected from the group of 100 to receive an upgraded reward of one free Original Box Combo per week for 52 weeks. Franchise owners Parke Day and Rocky Moore have hired the husband-and-wife management team of Jarrett and Cassandra Harris to oversee operations. Jarrett Harris is a military veteran with years of experience in the hospitality industry. “We’ve made Grayson our home and we’re excited to become part of the community, get to know our neighbor and give people a reason to make Guthrie’s one of their go-to spots again,” said Jarrett Harris in a news

Grayson, GA · 14h

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

Drivers are more likely to hit deer in these metro Atlanta counties this week

While deer can run out in traffic any time, state wildlife officials say now through Thanksgiving is when Georgia sees the most deer-car accidents.

Atlanta, GA · 4d

hoodline.com

Rockdale Schools Eye Closing 5 Campuses as Enrollment Drops by 2,000 Kids

Five Rockdale County elementary and middle schools could be closed or merged under a sweeping consolidation plan that Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Johnson says is needed to address what she calls a sharp and persistent decline in school-aged children living within district boundaries. Barksdale Elementary, Hightower Trail Elementary, Shoal Creek Elementary, Sims Elementary, and Memorial Middle School have all been named as schools proposed for consolidation or closure.

Rockdale County, GA · 1d

fox5atlanta.com

Lawrenceville woman wins Ford Bronco in Georgia Lottery

A Lawrenceville woman manifested a new 2026 Ford Bronco Big Bend by buying Bronco apparel before winning the SUV through a Georgia Lottery Xtra Buck n' Bucks second-chance promotion. After receiving the winning email just as her old car was failing an emissions test, she received the keys in Athens during a celebration highlighting lottery proceeds supporting HOPE and Georgia Pre-K.

Lawrenceville, GA · 1d

Gwinnett Daily Post

GDOT schedules weekend lane closures on I-85 in Gwinnett County

Motorists traveling Interstate 85 through Gwinnett County should prepare for weekend lane closures as contractors for the Georgia Department of Transportation continue a bridge maintenance project at four locations along the interstate. Weather and on-site conditions permitting, the closures will take place between 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, and 5 a.m. Monday. The scheduled closures include: I-85 Northbound • Between Steve Reynolds Boulevard (Exit 103) and Pleasant Hill Road (Exit 104), one right lane will be closed Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Three right lanes will be closed each weekend night from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. the following morning, with the final closure ending at 5 a.m. Monday. I-85 Southbound • Between Old Norcross Road and Pleasant Hill Road, one left lane will be closed each weekend night from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning. Message boards and traffic control measures will alert drivers approaching the work zones. Motorists should expect delays, exercise caution and reduce their speed while traveling through the affected areas. The lane closures are necessary to provide a safe working environment for construction crews and motorists during the bridge maintenance work. The $1.6 million project is scheduled for completion

Gwinnett County, GA · 12h

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

5 schools face consolidation threat in metro Atlanta county, magnet programs also may be impacted

A message sent to parents, and a video shared to the Rockdale County Schools social media by Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Johnson says the district is considering closing and consolidating five schools and moving two magnet programs.

Rockdale County, GA · 2d

Gwinnett Daily Post

Gwinnett County Restaurant Report Card – 11/11/2026

The Gwinnett, Newton & Rockdale County Health Departments conducted food service inspections in Gwinnett County on 11/11/2026. The following 3 establishments were inspected. 🔴 Grade U (Failing) = below 70 | 🟠 Grade C = 70–79 | 🟡 Grade B = 80–89 | 🟢 Grade A = 90–100 🟠 Grade C (70–79) — 1 location THAI CANDLE SEAFOOD AND BAR — 🟠 79 (Grade C)• Inspected: 11-11-2026 • 5155 Peachtree Pkwy #320 Peachtree Corners GA 30092 🟢 Grade A (90–100) — 2 locations BURGER KING #2870 — 🟢 91 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-11-2026 • 6137 Buford Hwy Norcross GA 30071SUNSHINE HALAL CAFE — 🟢 95 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-11-2026 • 1417 Grayson Hwy Suite C Lawrenceville GA 30045 Source: Gwinnett, Newton & Rockdale County Health Departments. Data reflects food service inspections conducted on 11/11/2026.

Gwinnett County, GA · 1d

macaronikid.com

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Thanksgiving Events & Turkey Giveaways Near Conyers & Covington 2026

Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 26, and the weeks leading up to it are packed across Conyers, Covington, Stonecrest, Lithonia, Oxford, Porterdale, Social Circle, and Monroe. 🦃. Whether you could use a little help getting a turkey on the table this year, want to run off the pie before you eat...

Covington, GA · 2d

The Rockdale Citizen

Sigman-Mills Furniture celebrates milestone anniversary

CONYERS — What began in 1951 with a borrowed truck, a handful of catalogs, and a young entrepreneur determined to build his own business has grown into one of Rockdale County’s longest-running family-owned retail establishments. Seventy-five years later, Sigman-Mills Furniture Company is celebrating a milestone spanning three generations of family ownership, decades of changes in the furniture industry, and Conyers’ growth from a small town into a thriving community. The company will celebrate its 75th anniversary Saturday, Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with a special La-Z-Boy recliner raffle, $75 gift card giveaways, balloon-pop discounts, storewide savings and refreshments at its Conyers showroom. Founded by William Thomas “Tom” Sigman and his wife, Miriam, in 1951, the business remains in the family and is owned by their daughter and son-in-law, Carol and former Conyers Mayor Randy Mills. Their children, Steven Mills and Caroline Mills Williams, now help run the company day to day. “There’s a lot of pride that comes with being a part of a family business that has lasted so long in a small community,” Carol said. “There aren’t many third-generation businesses around today.” For Tom, building a successful business was a goal shaped by the hardships

Conyers, GA · 3d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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Number of HIV patients tripled in one metro Atlanta jail and taxpayers are footing the bill

The number of inmates receiving HIV treatment in one metro Atlanta jail has tripled.

Rockdale County, GA · 4d

The Rockdale Citizen

Annual holiday food giveaway scheduled for Nov. 20

CONYERS — Conyers Best Laundry is continuing its tradition of giving back this Thanksgiving season, hosting its eighth annual holiday giveaway Friday, Nov. 20, with free turkeys, chickens, hams and laundry services for local families. The event is from 2 to 6 p.m. at Conyers Best Laundry, 1543 Ga. Highway 138 SE, Conyers. Food will be distributed while supplies last, and residents can also use free laundry services during the event. Conyers Best Laundry is owned by Yvette Morton Williams, a longtime community advocate whose philanthropic efforts have earned recognition from several local organizations. Earlier this year, Williams received the 2026 F. William Hughey Community Service Award from the Rockdale Coalition for Children and Families for demonstrating outstanding, collaborative community service in Rockdale County. The coalition recognized Williams during its annual scholarship and awards luncheon on March 30 at Conyers First Methodist Church, highlighting her extensive volunteer work, nonprofit leadership and dedication to strengthening the community. “Yvette, your passion and dedication are undeniable. You are a force for good and demonstrate integrity in all that you do. You truly have a heart for servant leadership, and the Coalition is honored to recognize you and this year’s scholarship recipients,” said Susan

Conyers, GA · 1d

CBS News Atlanta

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Driver's mistake caused Salem High football bus crash, investigators say

A driver's mistake caused a bus carrying members of Salem High School's football program to overturn last month, investigators said Tuesday. No criminal charges are expected.

Conyers, GA · 3d

Gwinnett Daily Post

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

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

CBS News Atlanta

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

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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 · 10h

WSB Radio

Another metro Atlanta school district proposes consolidating five schools amid declining enrollment

The district plans to hold five information sessions and public hearings through December to give families and community members an opportunity to learn more about the proposal.

Rockdale County, GA · 1d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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Superintendent says Gwinnett’s $2,000 bonus decision came before she arrived

Gwinnett County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Alexandra Estrella wrote to teachers Thursday that she understands why they are frustrated to learn in November that a second $2,000 bonus is not coming.

Gwinnett County, GA · 1d

The Rockdale Citizen

Festive Night of Lights set for Nov. 21 in Conyers

CONYERS — A fleet of 200 illuminated drones will light up the sky over Olde Town Conyers on Saturday, Nov. 21, as the city welcomes the holiday season with its inaugural Festive Night of Lights celebration. The free, family-friendly event will run from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in Olde Town Conyers and will feature a choreographed holiday drone show, Christmas lights, live music, reindeer, visits with Santa Claus, and activities for children. The celebration, organized by the city of Conyers, is designed to bring residents and visitors downtown for an evening of holiday entertainment while encouraging them to explore local restaurants, shops and businesses. The evening’s main attraction will be a holiday-themed drone show featuring 200 synchronized drones performing aerial formations set to festive music. The show is scheduled to begin around 6 p.m. The Entertainment District in the heart of Olde Town will serve as the primary viewing area. Additional recommended viewing locations include the Nancy Guinn Library parking lot, the parking lot behind Whistle Post Tavern at 935 Railroad St., The Book Cellar parking lot at 951 Railroad St. and parking areas at 954 and 977 S. Main St. Organizers encourage visitors to arrive early to secure a

Conyers, GA · 1d

Gwinnett Daily Post