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Gwinnett Daily Post

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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 · 14h

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Christmas comedy comes to life inside Alpharetta mercantile

Downtown Alpharetta artisan mercantile Sis + Moon’s is celebrating the holiday season with its annual "National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation" pop-up experience. Owner Christine Moore and her sister Wendy say the movie is a longtime favorite, and she and the team have carefully recreated the Griswold living room inside their boutique marketplace.

Alpharetta, GA · 1d

Rough Draft Atlanta

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A tool built by election deniers said these Forsyth County voters were dead. We found them alive.

A Forsyth County election board member used a data tool built by election deniers to question dozens of ballots. ProPublica found the four voters he said were dead are alive. The post A tool built by election deniers said these Forsyth County voters were dead. We found them alive. appeared first on Rough Draft® .

Forsyth County, GA · 1d

Gwinnett Daily Post

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Lanier grad T.J. Peyton stars in breakout college season at East Tennessee

T.J. Peyton transferred with one goal in mind. To be a lead running back. The former Lanier High School standout started his college career at Georgia State, spending one season in Atlanta before transferring to East Tennessee State. Some might have looked confusingly at the move from FBS to FCS, but Peyton had a plan the whole way. “Really it was Coach (Will) Healy,” Peyton said about his decision. “He was the one who got me to flip from Memphis to Georgia State on Signing Day, and I just have a lot of trust in him. He was a big part of my decision coming here.” Healy, the former running backs coach at Georgia State, now has the head job at East Tennessee State, and he has his star running back, too. Peyton has exploded in his second season of college football. He has amassed 949 rushing yards and nine touchdowns through 10 games with the Buccaneers, tallying up five 100-yard games. At the conclusion of ETSU’s Nov. 7 game against Samford, Peyton ranked 15th in all of FCS in rushing yards, developing into one of the most consistent backs at the level. “I came here to be the guy,

Johnson City, TN · 1d

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North Atlanta Today: Fatal Plane Crash, Missing Teens and a Major Rental Settlement

A fatal plane crash in Lawrenceville, a search for two missing Norcross teenagers and a proposed $49.75 million settlement involving one of metro Atlanta’s largest landlords lead North Atlanta’s Wednesday briefing. School-boundary changes, health concerns and colder weather also require attention. 1. One person is dead after a...

Lawrenceville, GA · 1d

WGAU

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Georgia’s youngest county commissioner is a 22-year-old college student

“The first policy I want to get passed no matter what is decriminalizing cannabis,” Culberson said.

Gwinnett County, GA · 1d

CBS News Atlanta

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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 · 5h

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Governor’s Honors Program Announcement of 2027 Hall County School District Nominees

Hall County Schools is proud to announce that 61 sophomores and juniors have been selected to represent Hall County Schools as district nominees for the Georgia Governor’s Honors Program. The Governor’s Honors Program, known as GHP, is a residential summer program for gifted and talented high school juniors and seniors who have a passion for one of the nomination areas.

Hall County, GA · 1d

Gwinnett Daily Post

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Archer survives tough region for state playoff trip

When the Class AAAAAAA high school brackets were finalized last weekend, Archer and North Cobb drew a familiar opponent in the first round. The two teams played each other the previous two years in the regular season, so Friday’s state playoff matchup makes it three straight seasons. North Cobb won both previous meetings, 28-14 at home in 2025 and 49-21 at Archer in 2024. Archer reached the postseason while navigating an incredibly tough schedule that included No. 3 overall seed Carrollton before a region slate that featured No. 2 Newton, No. 12 Grayson and No. 19 South Gwinnett. The Tigers were off last week after a 49-23 loss at Newton in Game 10. After losing record-breaking Jordan Do to graduation off last season’s team, Archer still leans heavily on its quarterback, Jamal Ambler. The junior has 1,797 passing yards and 17 TDs, along with 241 rushing yards and three TDs. His top targets are Robbie Dunn Jr. (65 catches, 722 yards, nine TDs), Avery Booth (34-433-3), Jayden Davis (24-312-3) and Gary Isaac (23-175-4). Archer’s defensive playmakers include Joshua Booker (68 tackles, three for losses, five caused fumbles), Kevin Gwibuka (65 tackles, three for losses, four interceptions, two caused fumbles, one

Lawrenceville, GA · 14h

Rough Draft Atlanta

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Mulberry mayor discusses Gwinnett legal fight in Norcross

Mulberry Mayor Michael Coker discussed the city's ongoing legal battle with Gwinnett County over its incorporation and the importance of negotiating efficient service delivery despite political differences. The post Mulberry mayor discusses Gwinnett legal fight in Norcross appeared first on Rough Draft® .

Gwinnett County, GA · 1d

Gwinnett Daily Post

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Central Gwinnett grad launches CollegeSeats to make college football ticket buying more affordable and secure

Adis Tucakovic and his friends had been burned one too many times buying tickets for college football games on the secondary marketplace. So the former Lawrenceville resident decided to “make a difference” by starting his own college-football ticket platform, CollegeSeats. “I’ve been on both sides of the ticketing problem — buying and selling,” said Tucakovic. “That’s where I came from with CollegeSeats and make a difference by putting a little positivity in the world. If you’ve ever bought tickets for a game, you have to find seats on a site, and the price looks fine and once you get to checkout, suddenly its 30% higher because of fees. “Or if you go to a Facebook group, then you’re sending money to strangers, hoping the tickets are real. That’s the burn. There’s always one winner and it’s the people setting the fees. Those are the people who are collecting the money — they are the winners. Everyone else — the buyers and the sellers — are the losers because of the fees.” A 2020 graduate of Central Gwinnett High School who went on to earn a degree in computer science from the University of Georgia, Tucakovic works for the U.S. Air

Lawrenceville, GA · 1d

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North Atlanta Today: Rustic Trades Prepares an Alpharetta Move

A Thanksgiving table that barely fit inside Clay Adams’ first home started a furniture business that now builds for North Atlanta dining rooms, restaurants and the Atlanta Braves. Nearly two decades later, Rustic Trades is preparing to leave its Canton workshop for a new home in the Alpharetta area.

Alpharetta, GA · 11h

Gwinnett Daily Post

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BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Peachtree Ridge wins at St. Francis

ALPHARETTA — Peachtree Ridge, ranked No. 5 in Class AAAAAAA, defeated St. Francis, No. 6 in Private, 70-64 in boys basketball on Tuesday. The Lions, 2-0 on the season, were led by 25 points from Savion Stewart. Journey Bowen had 14 points in the win, Tyler Barnes had 13 points and five assists and Sebastian Rainey added nine points. BOYS BASKETBALL Berkmar 78, Central Gwinnett 65 LAWRENCEVILLE — Berkmar improved to 2-0 with a 78-65 win over Central Gwinnett on Tuesday. Chase Mohn had 23 points, six rebounds and three steals for the Patriots, while Tyler Wallace (16 points, eight rebounds, four assists), William Gause (11 points, four rebounds), Bryce Fraley (10 points, five rebounds, two blocks) and Tearence Edwards (nine points, six rebounds, three steals) also played well. Dacula 61, Brookwood 54 DACULA — Four double-figure scorers led No. 9-ranked Dacula to a 61-54 victory over Brookwood on Tuesday. The Falcons were led by Caleb Golding (13 points, four rebounds), Case Presley (11 points, eight rebounds, four assists), George Fajemirokun (10 points, four rebounds), Joshua Brown (10 points, five steals, three assists) and K.J. Sanford (eight points, eight rebounds). Brookwood was paced by 23 points from Erik Collins, 12

Alpharetta, GA · 1d

Gwinnett Daily Post

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Shiloh draws huge state test in reigning state champion Creekside

In its return to the state football playoffs, Shiloh faces a tall task in Round 1. The Generals travel Friday night to play at Creekside, last year’s Class AAAA state champion after a 15-0 season. The Seminoles, who haven’t lost to a Georgia team since falling to Marist in the 2024 state semifinals, are 9-1 this season after reeling off nine straight wins since a season-opening loss to Clay-Chalkville (Ala.). Quarterback Savoy Nichols, a 6-foot-6, 205-pound dual threat, leads a balanced Creekside offense with 2,061 passing yards and 26 touchdowns. The Tarleton State (Texas) commit is joined in the backfield by several playmakers led by Clemson commit Gary Walker (927 rushing yards, 15 TDs) and Branden Wiley (580 rushing yards, 12 TDs). Five Creekside receivers have at least four TD catches, including Boston College commit Armani Hill (19-478-7). Other standouts on the loaded Creekside roster include Alabama commit Darrius White and Tennessee commit Carter Jamison at defensive back, Auburn commit Jaylon Moore (6-foot-4, 290 pounds) at offensive line and Colorado commit Kenny Fairley at defensive line. A run-heavy Shiloh offense must find a way to crack a talented defense. The unit leans heavily on its line and senior running back

Snellville, GA · 14h

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World Market Opens New Store in Cumming, GA

World Market® is proud to announce the opening of its newest store in Cumming, GA. The new 14,727 square-foot store is located at 2265 Market Place Blvd. Cumming, GA 30041 next to Ulta in Cumming Town Center. The store will open to the public on November 13, 2026, with...

Cumming, GA · 2d

Gwinnett Daily Post

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We Rock The Spectrum gym in Grayson creates an inclusive place where every child can play, belong and thrive

There’s a reason Yusra Syed Lee and her husband Noel opened We Rock The Spectrum kid’s gym in Grayson. The California-based We Rock The Spectrum is an indoor inclusive sensory play gym, created for neurodiverse children. There are some 200 franchises in the United States, Canada and abroad. The couple – parents to three daughters, one on the autism spectrum – opened the facility on Grayson Industrial Parkway in early September. “We started this journey thinking about our own kids and how the world is not so kind towards kids with needs and families who cater to kids with needs,” said Yusra. “There aren’t a lot of spaces that welcome those families. And we were wondering if there was a spot for kids and families like ours. “One-stop shops like this didn’t exist because if they did, we’d be taking our kids there instead of building one.” Yusra, who works as a speech therapist at Emory Decatur Hospital, said that the 17,200-square-foot We Rock The Spectrum in Grayson represents the company’s largest footprint. She added that in a slice of the building – 6,200-square feet – there’s room for birthday parties, camp activities, an in-house sensory-friendly salon and barber shop

Grayson, GA · 1d

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The Nest Cafe Plans Bigger Downtown Alpharetta Footprint

The Nest Cafe is preparing to expand its downtown Alpharetta location into the storefront next door, a move that would give the breakfast-and-lunch business more indoor room and a larger Canton Street patio. Alpharetta’s Design Review Board is scheduled to consider the proposal Nov. 20. The case, DRB260028, covers exterior...

Alpharetta, GA · 1d

Gwinnett Daily Post

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Peachtree Ridge hosts Hillgrove in state football opener

Peachtree Ridge’s success early in the football season not only brought a state playoff berth, but also a first-round home game Friday against Hillgrove. The Lions, who started 6-0, have lost three of four, though all three were to state playoff teams — No. 4 seed Brookwood, No. 6 North Gwinnett and No. 29 Norcross. It eked out a 40-34, double-overtime win over Duluth to avoid a four-game losing streak. Both of the past two games — the win over Duluth and the loss to Brookwood — were played without starting quarterback Zain Belfield. Despite last week’s setback against Brookwood, the Lions got standout defensive play from R.J. Parks (13 tackles, two for losses, two sacks), Britt Finley (13 tackles) and Donovan Macombe (10 tackles). Cayden Macon was a bright spot on a slow offensive night with four catches for 56 yards. Manny Jimenez made his only field goal attempt, a 45-yarder, and punted seven times for a 39.4-yard average. Hillgrove closed its regular season a hot streak with four straight victories with two over state playoff teams, No. 23 Harrison and No. 27 North Atlanta. Class AAAAAAA First Round Hillgrove Hawks (3-AAAAAAA) Coach: Justin DeShon Record: 7-3 Seed: No.

Powder Springs, GA · 14h

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New specialist in Gainesville treats throat and stomach illnesses

People struggling with heartburn, reflux or problems swallowing have a new option for help as Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) welcomes Georgia-native Naqeeb Faroqui, MD, a board-certified general surgeon and fellowship-trained foregut surgeon, to NGPG Surgical Associates in Gainesville. Dr. Faroqui specializes in treating heartburn and acid reflux (GERD), hiatal...

Gainesville, GA · 1d

Gwinnett Daily Post

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Greater Atlanta Christian football rolls into state playoffs

After a pair of close losses to open Region 5-AAAA play, Greater Atlanta Christian’s football team has been on a roll. Both losses were to top teams — 50-48 in triple overtime to Douglass (No. 9 overall playoff seed in Class AAAA) and 38-35 to Stephenson (No. 7 seed in AAAA) — and both could have gone either way. The same can’t be said for the remainder of the Spartans’ region schedule with routs over North Springs (59-14), Salem (51-6), Pace Academy (48-10) and Westminster (48-13) in their current four-game winning streak. They hope that momentum continues into the Private state playoffs, which begin Friday with No. 8 seed GAC hosting two-win Mount Paran. The Spartans made quick work of Westminster last week with a 48-0 halftime lead. Pierce Wilson rushed seven times for 122 yards and three touchdowns, and added two punt returns for 83 yards. Bryce Aukerman completed 8 of 11 passes for 172 yards and two TDs and rushed three times for 22 yards and a TD. Aydin Barrie rushed three times for 38 yards and a TD, Michael Miller had a TD catch and Miles Braun caught two passes for 91 yards and a TD. Griffin

Norcross, GA · 14h