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HBCU alumni names to know from the 2026 midterms

Graduates of historically Black colleges and universities notched major wins in the 2026 midterm elections, Capital B News reports, including the first Black woman ever elected governor in the United States. The victories stretch from statehouses to county courtrooms and show how far the influence of these schools reaches. A...

Atlanta, GA · 1d

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Atlanta zoning board approves plan to demolish house with LGBTQ historical significance

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — It appears a historic Virginia-Highland home at the center of a landmark gay rights case will be torn down. On Thursday, Atlanta’s zoning board cleared the way for a new house at the site on Ponce de Leon Place. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Atlanta...

Atlanta, GA · 2d

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Lane closure planned on Atlanta roadway for stormwater drain work

A temporary lane closure starts Monday on Techwood Dr NW in Atlanta for CCTV and stormwater drain cleaning, with traffic control in place.

Atlanta, GA · 2d

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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 · 2d

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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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Grove Park's Historic 1941 Theater Breaks Ground on $5.4M Revival

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and other city officials stood in the pouring rain on Wednesday to mark the ceremonial groundbreaking for the restoration of the Grove Theatre, a long-shuttered movie house on Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway that has sat vacant for decades in the Grove Park neighborhood. The Grove Park Foundation has begun restoring the theater after acquiring it in 2017, when the building had already fallen into disrepair.

Atlanta, GA · 2d

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Rock Dawg Tavern Takes Over Old Timbers Spot in Smyrna With 13 TVs, Live Bands

The building that once housed Timbers on Concord Road SE in Smyrna is under renovation, taking shape as Rock Dawg Tavern. Owner Terry Tucker is overseeing a complete remodel and new branding at 730 Concord Road SE, aiming to turn the familiar watering hole into a sports-and-home-cooking spot with a fresh identity.

Smyrna, GA · 1d

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Black women-led nonprofit awards $30,000 to young climate advocates in Georgia

Girl Plus Environment's Girlies Green Fund is supporting grassroots projects focused on conservation, environmental education and community resilience. Young environmental advocates across Georgia are receiving financial support to turn local ideas into climate projects, as Girl Plus Environment (GPE) announces $30,000 in grants through its Girlies Green Fund. The Atlanta-based...

Georgia · 2d

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Homeowners fight high HOA fees as Georgia drafts new oversight regulations

Officials with the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office held two rounds of public hearings this week as it irons out the wrinkles of a new law that could give homeowners more power to take on their HOAs over excessive fines or fees.

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North Atlanta Today: Forsyth Added Nearly Three Residents per New Housing Unit

Forsyth County added 31,520 residents between April 2020 and July 2025 while its housing stock grew by 11,299 units, a pace of 2.79 additional residents for every net new housing unit. Sunday, November 8, 2026. Reporting cutoff: 12:02 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Weather information was checked at that time. Forsyth’s...

Forsyth County, GA · 7h

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Mableton council to consider hardship relief for public safety tax payments

The Mableton City Council announced in a press release that it will consider a proposal at its Monday, Nov. 9 work session and its Wednesday Nov. 11 regular meeting that would allow property owners facing financial hardship to seek flexible payment plans and waivers of late-payment penalties on public safety district tax bills.

Mableton, GA · 1d

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Volunteers pick up litter along Riverside Parkway

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about a litter cleanup on Riverside Parkway. We appreciate the Rho XI Zeta Chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc for their litter cleanup of Riverside Parkway. Members came from as far as Kennesaw and Henry County to assist with cleaning up our area.

Kennesaw, GA · 1d

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The Atlanta Beltline Has Become the City’s Unofficial Dating Trail

Atlanta was recently ranked the No. 1 city in America for singles by WalletHub (in both 2025 and 2026 analyses), driven by a massive single population—around 70% of residents have never married, are widowed, or divorced—plus abundant restaurants, nightlife, and attractions. In a traditionally car-dependent city where spontaneous...

Atlanta, GA · 5d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 4d

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North Atlanta Today: Suwanee Approves a City Tax Break With 92% Support

Suwanee homeowners will receive a new city property-tax break in 2027 after voters approved a $15,000 homestead exemption with nearly 92% support. Saturday, November 7, 2026. Reporting cutoff: 12:04 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Election, school and weather information was checked at that time. Suwanee voters approve a $15,000 homestead exemption.

Suwanee, GA · 1d

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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 · 4d

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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.

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