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1354 Rupert Rd, Decatur, GA 30030

Everyone wants Decatur. The sidewalks. The Square. The charm. But then that property tax bill shows up and makes even a grown man cry. I’ve got something better. Come sit here instead. A front porch wrapped in native honeysuckle and wisteria, red and purple blooms spilling over the rail....

Decatur, GA · 1d

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Officiant hosts mass wedding in Decatur to honor loved one

Fallon Jones, founder of Mobile Officiant of Atlanta, hosts an annual mass wedding event on November 11th called "Simply I Do" to commemorate the loss of her son in 2021 with a day of love and unity. Jones is marrying couples until 5 p.m. for free at 718 West in Decatur. In conjunction with this year’s event, Jones is launching the Jamari Jones Foundation, a community initiative created to support families experiencing the loss of a newborn.

Decatur, GA · 2d

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Rockdale County proposes combining five schools as enrollment falls

Some Rockdale County students could attend a different school in fall 2027 under a district proposal to combine five schools and redraw some attendance boundaries. High school zones would stay the same.

Rockdale County, GA · 1d

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Georgia Winter Thanksgiving Travel: Even Salted I-75 Can Freeze

Atlanta, Marietta and Macon drivers should know why even treated highways can become dangerously icy.

Georgia · 2d

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North Georgia faces freezing temps, possible snow flurries

A major cold snap is headed for metro Atlanta and north Georgia as back-to-back cold fronts bring gusty winds, wind chills in the 30s, near-freezing temperatures and the chance for light mountain snow flurries heading into the weekend. In his Wednesday 10 p.m. forecast, FOX 5 meteorologist Jonathan Stacey tracks a few isolated overnight showers across far northern Georgia and wind gusts topping 20 mph before a mild, breezy Thursday "transition day" with afternoon gusts over 25 mph.

Georgia · 2d

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Kappa Alpha Psi’s Bryon Daily Was Diagnosed With Multiple Myeloma, Now He’s Helping Lead the Fight Against Blood Cancer at Blood Cancer United

When Bryon Daily was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, he learned something that changed the direction of his life. Multiple myeloma is a blood cancer that attacks the plasma cells, and it is diagnosed at twice the rate among Black patients. Once he knew that, he made a decision. He would use his own diagnosis to make sure other people in our community knew the symptoms, the treatments and the resources that could save their lives.

Decatur, GA · 2d

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Restaurant Report Card: Home Spun fails with 60; {S}table earns 100

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A restaurant on Nelson Brogdon Boulevard in Sugar Hill failed a routine health inspection. Home Spun in Gwinnett County scored 60 points and a U for unsatisfactory on Nov. 6. The report says there was a brown mold-like substance in the ice machine. Plus, there was abundant debris, dust and food residue on the flat grill, and lima beans, yams and mac and cheese were at unsafe temperatures.

Atlanta, GA · 20h

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The Bruce Street School History From An Alum

Allene Harper, an alum from the historic Bruce Street School in Lithonia, recently wrote this history of the stone schoolhouse, which was DeKalb’s first public school for Black students. During the 1800s, approximately 15 years after slavery was abolished, the first school for Blacks was located mainly in two...

Lithonia, GA · 2d

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DeKalb County approves new rules for dogs left tied up alone

"I believe that a dog left tied up alone day after day, month after month, with a harness or collar buried in its skin truly suffers," Commissioner Spears said.

Dekalb County, GA · 1d

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Sip Sip Hooray! Swig’s New Location Open in Atlanta, Georgia

What started as a small soda shop in Utah gained popularity and gradually spread across the country, with 200 locations across 17 states, according to Swig. The second location in Georgia opened just 2.5 miles down the road from Chamblee High School; the opening sparked interest among many Chamblee students and quickly became a staple in some students’ routines.

Atlanta, GA · 2d

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Hard freeze threat approaches North Georgia

As of Thursday afternoon, FOX 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Marquise Meda is tracking an approaching cold surge set to bring a developing freeze threat and the coldest air in nearly eight months to metro Atlanta and north Georgia. Following mild afternoon temperatures near 64 degrees and an active Freeze Watch issued by the National Weather Service, an approaching frontal boundary will bring a chance for a Thursday night shower in Blairsville before driving overnight lows into the 40s and 30s.

Blairsville, GA · 1d

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Water releases planned as drought conditions continue in metro Atlanta

Colder temperatures are here in Georgia, and while many might welcome the change from steamy summer days to chilly winter mornings, what the Southeast really needs is rain. The state of Georgia has been under drought conditions this year, despite some smaller periods of heavy rainfall, and it has caused the water levels in the state's reservoirs to drop significantly. Atlanta has received 35.3 inches of rain so far this year, down significantly from the 30-year average, according to the National Weather Service. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division declared a statewide drought response level 1 in April, meaning utilities were required to warn residents about the impacts of drought and ways to mitigate them. Now, state officials are taking the next step to keep Atlanta's water system moving. Army Corps to limit reservoir releases The Army Corps of Engineers manages and operates Buford Dam , the dam at the southern end of Lake Lanier, a massive reservoir about an hour north of Atlanta. The Dam and lake are fed by the Chattahoochee River, and the river continues to flow on the south side of the dam all the way down to Florida. When water levels are low in the reservoir,

Atlanta, GA · 1d

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Another metro Atlanta school district proposes consolidating five schools amid declining enrollment

The district plans to hold five information sessions and public hearings through December to give families and community members an opportunity to learn more about the proposal.

Rockdale County, GA · 2d

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$30 holiday scratcher turns into $3M

Someone in metro Atlanta is kicking off the holiday season as a multimillionaire.

Georgia · 21h

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Homeowners Association at troubled metro Atlanta condos set security on unauthorized residents

The City of South Fulton was asked to review security activity at a long-troubled community after notices were posted regarding evictions.

South Fulton, GA · 2d

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5 schools face consolidation threat in metro Atlanta county, magnet programs also may be impacted

A message sent to parents, and a video shared to the Rockdale County Schools social media by Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Johnson says the district is considering closing and consolidating five schools and moving two magnet programs.

Rockdale County, GA · 2d

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7 Georgia Latin Chicken Spots Serving Juicy Rotisserie Favorites And Traditional Sides Worth Driving For

One Georgia chicken spot marinates its birds for 12 hours, then roasts them over hardwood charcoal. Another sells a Colombian side called bocadillo, a sweet guava paste, right next to its rotisserie chicken. I love that kind of detail. It tells me somebody in the kitchen cares a lot about...

Decatur, GA · 17h

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Ryan Seacrest’s $2.7 Million Stadium Project Gets Major Update

The future of the Dunwoody High School football team is about to change with the Seacrest Stadium. The $2.7 million project has finally received the greenlight. The stadium will break ground in the week of November 23, 2026. Ryan Seacrest’s high school stadium gets $2.7 million update The DeKalb County School Board has approved the […] The post Ryan Seacrest’s $2.7 Million Stadium Project Gets Major Update appeared first on Mandatory .

Dunwoody, GA · 2d

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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 · 2d

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All lanes closed on I-285 this weekend between SR 280/S. Cobb Drive and Paces Ferry Road

Work crews for the Georgia Department of Transportation will close all lanes on Interstate 285 northbound and southbound between SR 280/S Cobb Drive and Paces Ferry Rd in the cities of Atlanta and Smyrna this weekend from 7 p.m. on Nov. 13 until 5 a.m. on Nov. 16. All traffic approaching the closures will be detoured to use I-75, I-75/I-85 Connector and I-20. The full closure is related to the I-285 Westside Rebuild concrete slab reconstruction and rehabilitation project currently ongoing from Collier Drive in Fulton County to Paces Ferry Road in Cobb County. The work includes improvements to the roadway shoulder lanes, the concrete median, signage, guardrail and ATMS/ITS systems. Weather and onsite conditions permitting, these are the scheduled closures: I-285 northbound: All lanes closed to traffic between S. Atlanta Road (Exit 16) and S. Cobb Drive (Exit 15).I-285 southbound: All lanes closed to traffic between Paces Ferry Rd (Exit 18) and S. Cobb Drive (Exit 15). Crews will be milling/grinding the roadway concrete in preparation to repair or replace the concrete slabs through the project area. Lane closures are necessary to provide sufficient space for crews to work safely and to protect motorists while large equipment is in

Smyrna, GA · 1d