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North Atlanta, Then: Barrington Hall in 1939

Barrington Hall in 1939, photographed by Frances Benjamin Johnston. Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, LC-DIG-csas-00559. The columns are familiar. The view around them is from another century. In 1939, photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston stood in front of Barrington Hall in...

Roswell, GA · 8d
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Jackson pledges to cut Georgia income tax at Forsyth rally

Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson held a final campaign rally in Forsyth County, pledging to freeze property taxes and cut Georgia income taxes in half as he and Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms make their closing pitch to voters.

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Conyers | Rockdale County: On the Leading Edge

Conyers may not be the first city in Georgia that springs to mind as a tourist mecca. But if you’re skeptical about its appeal, you might want to think twice. Plenty of tourists visit the Rockdale County city – and make a sizeable economic impact. The Georgia Department of Economic Development reports 2024’s total visitor spending in Rockdale County sat at $162.9 million, with more than 1,500 tourism-related jobs across the county. Tourism is just one anchor of the county’s growing prosperity.

Conyers, GA · 8d
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What's bringing Georgia's Hispanic and Latino voters to the polls?

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Boat ramp at popular park remains closed, no clear timeline to reopen

One of the boat ramps at a popular park in Hall County is closed for safety reasons.

Hall County, GA · 10d

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Person came into contact with rabid dog in Hall County

Hall County officials are asking anyone who lives in the area where the dog was found to call them if they see an animal acting abnormally.

Hall County, GA · 10d

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Gwinnett County faces lawsuit over absentee ballot delay

According to officials, a group of civil rights organizations has filed an emergency motion asking a judge to order the county to send replacement ballots by overnight mail to an estimated 2,000 affected voters.

Gwinnett County, GA · 9d

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From early settlement to nature trail: Sugar Hill opens Orr’s Ferry Riverlands Trail

SUGAR HILL, Ga. — Nearly two centuries ago, settlers traveled to a ferry crossing along the Chattahoochee River, where a merchant named William Orr operated a store that helped support a growing community known as Orrsville. On Wednesday, Oct. 14, a new chapter in the area’s history began as...

Sugar Hill, GA · 9d

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$134 million inland port opens, expected to cut commercial truck traffic on Atlanta and Georgia highways

This week, officials opened a new inland terminal in northeastern Georgia in a move to boost the state’s supply chain performance. On October 29, 2026, Governor Brian Kemp and the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) officially opened the $134 million Gainesville Inland Port in a ceremony at the site. The facility has a capacity of 200,000 containers […] The post $134 million inland port opens, expected to cut commercial truck traffic on Atlanta and Georgia highways appeared first on CDLLife .

Atlanta, GA · 10d

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Georgia governor race deadlocked as candidates launch final weekend blitz

Early voting officially concluded across Georgia as gubernatorial candidates launched a final weekend campaign blitz before Tuesday's election. Republican Rick Jackson rallied supporters in Cobb County alongside conservative allies, while Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms campaigned with former Vice President Kamala Harris in Fulton County. Recent polls show the governor's contest...

Georgia · 9d

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North Atlanta Today: Early Voting Surges Ahead of Tuesday’s Election

Gwinnett’s early ballot count rose by more than a quarter from the comparable point before the 2022 midterm, leading the increase across five counties serving North Atlanta as voters prepare for Tuesday’s election. Sunday, November 1, 2026. Reporting cutoff: 11:59 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. The early vote, and...

Gwinnett County, GA · 8d

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Metro Atlanta county accepts grants to fund new, better equipment for fire department

The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners approved the acceptance of grants to purchase better equipment for the fire department.

Gwinnett County, GA · 7d

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Forsyth County Celebrates Employees with Appreciation Lunch

Celebrating the people who keep Forsyth County moving forward!. Forsyth County recognized its public safety, public works, parks, administrative and all County government employees on Friday during the annual Employee Appreciation Lunch. Our dedicated employees continue to set the standard for excellence in local government, delivering award-winning services and finding...

Forsyth, GA · 10d

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Advocacy groups knock on doors across Georgia to educate voters before midterms

ATLANTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - With just two days until the midterm elections, advocacy organizations are making a final push to educate voters on their ballots. Political analysts say the outcome could hinge on these late-deciding and undecided voters heading into Tuesday’s vote. “Go vote, Chris Hale, regional field director...

Georgia · 7d

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Georgia candidates fan out on Monday before Election Day

ATLANTA - Georgia candidates were making their final appeals to voters across the state ahead of Election Day, as campaigns scheduled stops in metro Atlanta and other cities. Strategic advisor Andrew Aydin with Rock The Vote said statewide constitutional offices could be decided by just a few hundred votes. "If you’ve ever wondered whether or not your vote matters, this is the election where your vote could make the difference," Aydin said.

Georgia · 7d

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Forsyth Approves $191,659 for Sawnee Mountain Trail Repairs

Forsyth County has approved $191,659 for trail rehabilitation at Sawnee Mountain Preserve, where hikers face changes to the route up to the Indian Seats overlook. Steele & Associates will carry out the work under the county’s existing trail-repair agreement. Commissioners approved the project at their October 6 work session and included it among the actions ratified October 15.

Forsyth County, GA · 9d

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DeKalb watershed crews complete repairs on Clifton Springs Manor

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - DeKalb County utility crews restored water service Sunday afternoon after fixing a ruptured 6-inch pipe that disrupted neighborhood taps along Clifton Springs Manor. What we know:. Field technicians with the DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management finished repairs on the broken line at 2318 Clifton Springs...

Dekalb County, GA · 7d

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Sunday Quiz: North Atlanta’s Names, Rivers and Firsts

A river, a university, a leather factory and an early Apple computer: this week’s ten questions travel through North Atlanta’s history and everyday landmarks. Choose one answer for every question, then check your score. You’ll see a short explanation for each answer and can try again. Your results are not stored.

Atlanta, GA · 8d

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Fulton County exhibit turns gold and diamonds into symbols of ancestry instead of wealth

Fulton County, Georgia – Gold and diamonds are usually associated with wealth, luxury and status. But in a new Fulton County art exhibition, these precious materials carry a much deeper meaning, one tied to identity, family history and the value people inherit from generations before them. That message sits...

Fulton County, GA · 7d

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Eight polling locations in Gwinnett will change on Tuesday

Some Gwinnett County voters will have to go to different polling locations when they go to cast their ballots in the general election on Tuesday. County officials said there was an “emergency polling location change” for voters in precinct 59, who have traditionally cast ballots at Landmark Church in Norcross. They will now vote at Unity Atlanta Church, which is located at 3597 Parkway Lane in Peachtree Corners. Precinct 59 is one of eight precincts in Gwinnett County that are moving to new locations for next week’s election. Precinct 11, which has voted at Church on a Hill in Lilburn, will now vote at the Salem Missionary Baptist Church Heritage Hall, which is located at 351 Killian Hill Road NW in Lilburn. Precinct 76, which has been at Evangel Community Church in Snellville in the past, will now vote at Holy Fellowship Church of God in Christ, which is located at 3691 Centerville Highway in Snellville. Precinct 96, which has been located at B.B. Harris Elementary School in Duluth in the past, will now vote at Friendship Baptist Church, which is located at 3375 Church Street in Duluth. Precinct 104, which, like Precinct 76, has been located at Evangel Community

Gwinnett County, GA · 10d