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Athens site flipped segregated seating, but how it began

Fox Gives announced 12 preservation grants to historic venues across Georgia, including funding for strategic planning at the Morton Theatre in Athens.

Athens, GA · 1d
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Gwinnett County teachers will not get $2K retention payment, board cites lack of state funding

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Gwinnett County Public Schools employees were told Monday that a proposed $2,000 one-time retention payment will not be provided this year because state funding was not included in the approved state budget. In an internal message to teachers and staff, the district said...

Gwinnett County, GA · 15h
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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 · 1d
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2026 Festival of Trees kickoff set Saturday, Nov. 21

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Nov. 10, 2026) — Escape the cold at Jingle Mingle, if only briefly, and immerse yourself in the City of Gainesville's seventh annual Festival of Trees. Happening simultaneously with the City's annual Jingle Mingle and Lighting of the Chicken event, the 2026 Festival of Trees grand reveal is slated for 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, on the first floor of the Gainesville Administration Building, located at 300 Henry Ward Way.

Gainesville, GA · 1d

Gwinnett Daily Post

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Mulberry hires Chuck Button as new city manager

Chuck Button oversaw the administration of Gwinnett County government when the county was experiencing some of its fastest growth in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Now, he’s leading the administration of the county’s newest city. Mulberry officials hired Button to be their new city manager. He will replace Jamie Palmer, who stepped down last month to go back to college and work on his MBA. “Mr. Chuck Button has an amazing amount of experience, and I think he’s going to help guide us through what’s ahead in the City of Mulberry,” City Councilman Doug Ingram, who led the city manager search, said. “Our citizens are wanting stability and a foundation of peace and tranquility. Mr. Button’s expertise will help us achieve that.” The Mulberry City council approved Button’s hiring last week and he took over from Mulberry Chief Marshal Robert Jones, who had stepped in as interim city manager after Palmer stepped down. The new city manager’s hiring was effective immediately. Button’s name is a familiar one around Gwinnett County. He served as the county administrator in the late 1980s and early 1990s and then served as the chief operating officer at Jacobs Engineering. He continues to be active

Gwinnett County, GA · 23h

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ACCGov Accepting Nonprofit Applications for Homeowner Appliance Replacement Program through Dec. 23

The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (ACCGov) Sustainability Department is accepting applications from local nonprofit organizations to seek funds from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program Appliance Replacement Initiative, a residential energy-efficiency program serving income-qualified Athens-Clarke County homeowners. The initiative uses $177,000 in federal funding from the U.S....

Athens, GA · 1d

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A New Chapter for the East Side: Athens welcomes new library off Barnett Shoals Rd.

In the past, those who live on the East side of Athens have not had a convenient library space outside of schools. While avid readers could travel to visit the library in Winterville or on Baxter Street, neither location was easily accessible or within walking distance for East side residents. However, that is about to change. In fall 2027, the Eastside Athens Library will finish construction on 1030 Barnett Shoals Road, backing the North Oconee River Greenway and just down the road from B&B Theaters.

Athens, GA · 2d

Rough Draft Atlanta

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My Five: Tucker Mayor Anne Lerner’s favorite local restaurants

Tucker Mayor Anne Lerner shares five restaurants she frequents in the city. Cuisines from the mayor's top five Tucker restaurants range from Middle Eastern fare and West African food to Nepalese, Mexican, and Korean dishes. The post My Five: Tucker Mayor Anne Lerner’s favorite local restaurants appeared first on Rough Draft® .

Tucker, GA · 6d

Parent Diaries

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A Nurse Recognized DeKalb County Bus Driver Henry Mercer After an Emory Appointment Because She Rode His Bus Nearly 40 Years Ago, and He Just Marked 46 Years at the Wheel

A nurse who rode his bus in the 1980s recognized DeKalb County driver Henry Mercer after an Emory appointment, weeks before he marked 46 years on the job. The post A Nurse Recognized DeKalb County Bus Driver Henry Mercer After an Emory Appointment Because She Rode His Bus Nearly 40 Years Ago, and He Just Marked 46 Years at the Wheel appeared first on parentdiaries.com .

Dekalb County, GA · 1d

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Update: Decatur pastor’s posts about Muslim voters and candidates have disappeared

Two Muslim organizations accused Alan Smith, the pastor of The Church at Decatur Heights, of using social media to condemn Muslim political candidates and influence voters at his congregation's site, which serves as an official polling location. The post Update: Decatur pastor’s posts about Muslim voters and candidates have disappeared appeared first on Rough Draft® .

Decatur, GA · 2d

Gwinnett Daily Post

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GCPS: No money for Gwinnett teacher retention bonuses this year

Gwinnett County teachers are not getting retention bonuses that educators had anticipated since the county’s school board adopted its budget earlier this year, and Gwinnett County Public Schools officials say its because there was no state funding to support it. Teachers learned the one-time $2,000 bonuses were not coming via an email that was sent out Monday night. Within a couple of hours, screen shots of the email, which appeared to have also been accidentally sent to parents through ParentVue, were circulating on social media. “The supplement was contingent on funding from the state of Georgia,” district officials sad in the message. “That funding was not included in the approved state budget, and GCPS does not have funding available in its current budget to provide the supplement independently. “We recognize this news may be disappointing. We value the dedication of our teachers and staff and understand the importance of compensation in attracting and retaining the talented professionals who serve our students every day.” The retention bonuses were among the features touted as benefits of Gwinnett County Public Schools’ fiscal year 2027 budget, which went into affect over the summer. The district also gave employees step increases on the salary scale

Gwinnett County, GA · 23h

The Financial Wire

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Homeowners in North Dakota, Georgia, Tennessee, New Hampshire and Delaware face spring property tax deadlines, starting with a $1,600 credit due April 1

North Dakota homeowners can apply online for a property tax credit of up to $1,600 between Jan. 1 and April 1, and four other states have their own spring cutoffs for older homeowners. Georgia’s Forsyth County runs to April 1, Knox County in Tennessee to April 5, Concord in New Hampshire to April 15 and... The post Homeowners in North Dakota, Georgia, Tennessee, New Hampshire and Delaware face spring property tax deadlines, starting with a $1,600 credit due April 1 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Georgia · 2d

WSB Radio

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Georgia homeowners to regain property titles after deceptive foreclosure assistance scheme

As part of the order, the titles to all affected properties must be returned to consumers, officials added.

Georgia · 1d

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 · 1d

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Metro Atlanta school community mourns longtime teacher

A metro Atlanta school community is mourning the loss of a longtime educator remembered for her passion for teaching, laughter and encouraging spirit.

Douglas County, GA · 22h

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Roswell to host hazardous waste day for residents on Nov. 14

ROSWELL, Ga. — The city of Roswell invites residents to experience two free opportunities to help make Roswell cleaner on Nov. 14. From 8:30 - 11 a.m., Roswell residents are invited to Household Hazardous Waste Day, a time to safely dispose of unsafe items around the home. Held at the Hembree facility at 1810 Hembree Road, the event is open to Roswell residents only.

Roswell, GA · 2d

Rough Draft Atlanta

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Opinion: DeKalb Schools should address Dunwoody schools’ population challenges

The Dunwoody Homeowners Association urged the DeKalb County School District to address both elementary under-enrollment and high school overcrowding through transparent, data-driven decisions regarding school closures and facility maintenance. The post Opinion: DeKalb Schools should address Dunwoody schools’ population challenges appeared first on Rough Draft® .

Dunwoody, GA · 2d

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Alpharetta to plant more than 500 trees along two roads

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Hundreds of trees will soon be planted along two roadways in Alpharetta. The Alpharetta City Council unanimously approved a $1.3 million contract with Russell Landscape at a Nov. 9 meeting. The company will plant 271 trees with an average trunk diameter of 3 inches on Webb Bridge Road. It will plant 260 similarly sized trees on Georgia 9.

Alpharetta, GA · 1d

CBS News Atlanta

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Fulton County considers closing elementary school

The proposal could result in the closure of Mimosa Elementary School and reassign hundreds of students to two other schools.

Fulton County, GA · 1d

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Fulton commission chair-elect announces transition team

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Mo Ivory, the incoming chair of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, announced her transition team Monday as she prepares to take the helm of the commission in January. Her team will be made up of “a group of distinguished civic, business and...

Fulton County, GA · 2d