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Athens chicken joint gets a failing grade. See why. | Health Scores

Here are the Georgia Department of Health's restaurant inspection scores for Athens-Clarke and Oconee counties, conducted Oct. 27 through Nov. 9. Scores in each category are listed in order of the most recent inspection date. The Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section, conducts regular restaurant inspections to help keep residents and visitors safe. Disclaimer: On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in its most recent inspection. An inspection on any given day may not represent the establishment's overall long-term conditions. A few more recent follow-up inspections may not be included here. Comments might be edited for content and length. Previous inspections: Find out which Athens restaurants scored 100 Athens-Clarke County: Perfect scores HILSMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL (870 GAINES SCHOOL RD) EL CARRETONERO (124 ROWE RD) CORN DOG / LEMONDE (1570 LEXINGTON RD) PIZZA (1570 LEXINGTON RD) COTTON CANDY (1570 LEXINGTON RD) FUNNEL CAKE (1570 LEXINGTON RD) THE TABLE (1075 BAXTER ST STE B102) LA CARRETA BY AGUA LINDA (1376 PRINCE AVE) BAXTER STREET NUTRITION (320 BAXTER ST STE A) Athens-Clarke and Oconee County: High to average scores WHATABURGER (3201 ATLANTA HWY): 99 EM'S KITCHEN AT HAWTHORNE DRUGS (975 HAWTHORNE AVE STE B):

Athens, GA · 1d

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The largest Elvis museum in the world is tucked away in an old Georgia boarding house, just 75 minutes from Atlanta—30,000 Elvis items, the legendary Elvis’ wart, the ‘Maybe Elvis Toenail,’ & the Big E Festival

Bet you didn’t know the largest collection of Elvis artifacts is tucked away in a small Georgia town, just outside of the ATL. With over 30,000 Elvis items, the The Loudermilk Boarding House and Elvis Museum in Cornelia, Georgia claims to have the largest collection of Elvis items in the world, including some true rarities. Keep scrolling to learn more.

Cornelia, GA · 2d
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Athens Department of Driver Services moves to new Bogart office

The Athens Driver’s License Services office has permanently closed its Highway 29 location and moved to a new facility, according to an Athens-Clarke County press release.The new office, the Oconee Customer Service Center, is located at 1627 McNutt Creek Road in Bogart — about a 20 minute drive from the former location.

Athens, GA · 1d
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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 · 21h

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Lake Lanier and other reservoirs get lower; drought operations kick in

As unusually dry conditions drag on in Georgia and neighboring states, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has begun drought operations affecting dams along the Chattahoochee River, including Buford Dam on Lake Lanier. The Corps has limited the amount of water it releases from Lanier for months, according to James...

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Forsyth County pauses new grocery stores for 30 days

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — New grocery stores in Forsyth County are on hold for at least 30 days after commissioners voted Nov. 5 to stop accepting sketch plats, business license applications and rezoning requests for the businesses. The pause gives the county time to consider tighter rules for grocery...

Forsyth County, GA · 1d

Gwinnett Daily Post

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Gwinnett County Restaurant Report Card – 11/07/2026

The Gwinnett, Newton & Rockdale County Health Departments conducted food service inspections in Gwinnett County on 11/07/2026. The following 1 establishment was inspected. 🔴 Grade U (Failing) = below 70 | 🟠 Grade C = 70–79 | 🟡 Grade B = 80–89 | 🟢 Grade A = 90–100 🟡 Grade B (80–89) — 1 location PARKSIDE AT THE GROVE — 🟡 87 (Grade B)• Inspected: 11-07-2026 • 2260 Oak Rd SW Snellville GA 30078 Source: Gwinnett, Newton & Rockdale County Health Departments. Data reflects food service inspections conducted on 11/07/2026.

Gwinnett County, GA · 3d

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 · 8h

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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‘Difficult decision:’ North Georgia prosecutor resigns, days after reelection

Hall County District Attorney Lee Darragh was reelected to office without facing an opponent. Days after the election was over, he announced his resignation.

Hall County, GA · 2d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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Metro Atlanta academy to build $47 million athletics complex

BARROW COUNTY, Ga. — The Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy is building a new $47 million athletics complex funded by an ELOST, or Educational Local Option Sales and Use Taxes. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]. Construction on the project began in fall 2026. A...

Barrow County, GA · 23h

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Forsyth Added Nearly Three Residents for Every New Housing Unit

Forsyth County gained 31,520 residents between April 2020 and July 2025 while adding 11,299 housing units. That works out to 2.79 additional residents for every net addition to the county’s housing stock. The same pattern, though slightly less pronounced, is unfolding in Gwinnett County. Together, Forsyth and Gwinnett added...

Forsyth County, GA · 3d

Gwinnett Daily Post

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Highway 316 will be a construction site in Gwinnett for five more years

Georgia Department of Transportation Commissioner Russell McMurry had a simple suggestion this week for drivers who use State Route 316 to go to Athens: find a different route for the next few years. GDOT has been gradually turning 316 into a limited access highway for more than a decade, but those efforts are kicking into overdrive now with projects stretching from Lawrenceville to Athens either already under construction or about to get underway in the next few years. The highway is expected to be a construction site in Gwinnett for at least five more years. “Alright so we recommend you go up (Interstate) 85 and take (U.S. Highway) 129 because there’s a little bit of construction going on,” McMurry said during a recent presentation to the Gwinnett Chamber. Chamber members may have laughed at McMurry’s advice, but it may actually be a good to head up 85 to Jefferson and then come south to Athens because 316 will be a big construction zone, at least in Gwinnett, through the beginning of the next decade. Currently, 316 is a limited access highway from Interstate 85 to Buford Drive, as well as at Harbins Road and the eastern terminus of Sugarloaf Parkway.

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 · 1d

Now Georgia

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Road repairs, intersection upgrades top Alto Council agenda

Road repairs, intersection upgrades top Alto Council agenda ALTO, Ga. — The Alto Town Council will consider roadway improvements and a proposal for intersection upgrades during its regular meeting Tuesday, Nov. 10. The Council will hold a work session at 6 p.m., followed by its regular meeting at 7 p.m. at the Alto Municipal Complex. Among the items on the a…

Alto, GA · 1d

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22-Year-Old Flips Gwinnett Commission Seat, Vows to Curb Flock Cameras

Georgia Gwinnett College — Reported College Attended By Candidate. A college senior just became the youngest county commissioner in Georgia history, and he's already talking about reining in surveillance cameras and data centers across Gwinnett County. Ben Culberson, 22, defeated incumbent Matthew Holtkamp for the District 4 seat on the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, flipping what had been the last Republican-held seat on the panel.

Gwinnett County, GA · 1d

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 · 1d

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2026 Christmas Parades & Tree Lightings In and Around Athens, GA

The holidays are officially twinkling into the greater Athens area! Celebrate the season with family and friends at any of these upcoming Christmas parades and tree lighting ceremonies (some of which include the man in red!) Look for the emojis beside each event to help you navigate the details:. 🎄...

Athens, GA · 2d

Monroe Local News

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Barrow County Government is hiring

Barrow County Government has several open job postings. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information. Editor’s Note: These job postings were found on the Barrow County career website on Nov. 8, 2026. Please note a job posting could be removed at any time due to the position being filled.

Barrow County, GA · 2d

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Visitors experience climbing, crafts and critters at Sawnee Mountain

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Parks & Recreation hosted Sawnee Craft & Climb on Oct. 7 at the Sawnee Mountain Preserve just north of Cumming. The department holds a few special events like it each year. The rock-climbing tower, tree climbing area and zip line were all open together for children ages 6 and older. Visitors of all ages could meet animals, handle artifacts at a touch table, create arts and crafts and walk the nature trails behind the visitor center.

Forsyth County, GA · 1d

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Analysis Of Nov. 3 Election Shows Oconee County Republicans Navigated A Blue Undercurrent In State And U.S. Legislative Races

***Candidates In Four Races Beat Back Democratic Gains***. At first glance, it seems the blue wave that swept across the state and country on Tuesday bypassed Oconee County. The Democrats had not put up candidates in four local races, so Republican County Commissioners Amrey Harden and Chuck Horton, Board of Education Member Ryan Hammock, and Board of Education candidate Kate Patterson swept into office with 100 percent of the counted vote in each case.

Oconee County, GA · 2d