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Hard Labor Creek Reservoir Management Board Changes Plans For Water Treatment Plant Under Construction Due To Lower Demand

The Hard Labor Creek Reservoir Management Board has scaled back plans for the 16 million gallons per day (mgd) water treatment plant it has under construction on the reservoir in Walton County because of the anticipated low need for water from the plant. The plans had called for installation of...

Walton County, GA · 3d
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WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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Drivers are more likely to hit deer in these metro Atlanta counties this week

While deer can run out in traffic any time, state wildlife officials say now through Thanksgiving is when Georgia sees the most deer-car accidents.

Atlanta, GA · 5d

Gwinnett Daily Post

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Guthrie’s Chicken Fingers returns to Grayson

More than 40 years ago, Guthrie’s Chicken Fingers revolutionized the fast-food industry with the first chicken finger-only restaurant and now operates about 70 locations in 14 states. There’s good news for Grayson residents as Guthrie’s is re-opening on Tuesday at 1645 Grayson Highway. And the news keeps getting better — to celebrate the grand re-opening of the Grayson Guthrie’s, the first 100 guests, ages 16 and older, who purchase an Original Box Combo on Opening Day will receive free Guthrie’s for a year, including one Original Box Combo per month for 12 months (redeemable only at the Grayson location). Ten lucky winners will be selected from the group of 100 to receive an upgraded reward of one free Original Box Combo per week for 52 weeks. Franchise owners Parke Day and Rocky Moore have hired the husband-and-wife management team of Jarrett and Cassandra Harris to oversee operations. Jarrett Harris is a military veteran with years of experience in the hospitality industry. “We’ve made Grayson our home and we’re excited to become part of the community, get to know our neighbor and give people a reason to make Guthrie’s one of their go-to spots again,” said Jarrett Harris in a news

Grayson, 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 · 1d

The Rockdale Citizen

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Rockdale County Restaurant Report Card – 11/12/2026

The Gwinnett, Newton & Rockdale County Health Departments conducted food service inspections in Rockdale County on 11/12/2026. The following 2 establishments were inspected. 🔴 Grade U (Failing) = below 70 | 🟠 Grade C = 70–79 | 🟡 Grade B = 80–89 | 🟢 Grade A = 90–100 🟡 Grade B (80–89) — 1 location Masala Pointe — 🟡 81 (Grade B)• Inspected: 11-12-2026 • 1033 HONEY CREEK RD Conyers GA 30013 🟢 Grade A (90–100) — 1 location Azure — 🟢 93 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-12-2026 • 1815 GA-138 Suite 500 Conyers GA 30013 Source: Gwinnett, Newton & Rockdale County Health Departments. Data reflects food service inspections conducted on 11/12/2026.

Rockdale County, GA · 21h

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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Superintendent says Gwinnett’s $2,000 bonus decision came before she arrived

Gwinnett County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Alexandra Estrella wrote to teachers Thursday that she understands why they are frustrated to learn in November that a second $2,000 bonus is not coming.

Gwinnett County, GA · 1d

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Lawrenceville woman wins Ford Bronco in Georgia Lottery

A Lawrenceville woman manifested a new 2026 Ford Bronco Big Bend by buying Bronco apparel before winning the SUV through a Georgia Lottery Xtra Buck n' Bucks second-chance promotion. After receiving the winning email just as her old car was failing an emissions test, she received the keys in Athens during a celebration highlighting lottery proceeds supporting HOPE and Georgia Pre-K.

Lawrenceville, GA · 1d

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Tour the OLD FORT at Fort Yargo State Park (Winder) – Saturdays

“Step back in time and explore the roots of our local heritage in our namesake fort. This program offers a rare opportunity to step inside the interior of our late 18th-century blockhouse. Whether you are a dedicated history buff or just curious about the past, stop by to walk the same floorboards as Georgia’s early settlers!”

Winder, GA · 18h

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Thanksgiving Events & Turkey Giveaways Near Conyers & Covington 2026

Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 26, and the weeks leading up to it are packed across Conyers, Covington, Stonecrest, Lithonia, Oxford, Porterdale, Social Circle, and Monroe. 🦃. Whether you could use a little help getting a turkey on the table this year, want to run off the pie before you eat...

Covington, GA · 2d

Gwinnett Daily Post

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AROUND TOWN: Georgia's new agriculture commissioner is a Snellville resident

The Blue Wave that washed through statewide offices and made history last week included a Gwinnett County connection. Georgia’s new Agriculture Commissioner, Katherine Juhan-Arnold, is a Snellville resident who founded Baby Katie’s Pharm and Kitchen. She defeated Republican incumbent Agiculture Commissioner Tyler Harper in last week’s elections and will be the first Black woman to hold the office. “The campaign may be over, but our work is just beginning,” Juhan-Arnold said after her victory. “We’re going to protect our farmers, strengthen our communities, stand up for consumers, protect our animals, steady our resources and build an Agriculture Department that works for every Georgian.” Baby Katie’s Pharm and Kitchen was set up to operate as a nonprofit farm to help low income families have access to fresh fruit and vegetables. It also works with families through education to help them grow their own food. Juhan-Arnold ran on a “Grow Georgia” platform of supporting market access for Georgia farmers, investing in infrastructure such as broadband for farms, protecting farmland, addressing the rising cost to run a farm in Georgia, supporting farm-to-school programs and regional food hubs, expanding international markets for Georgia-grown products and ensuring Georgia’s poultry and livestock supplies remain healthy so

Snellville, GA · 3d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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Gwinnett eyes church land as space to build runs out

Gwinnett County is down to 9% undeveloped land, and county planners say they will go straight to churches in 2027 about building affordable housing on land the churches don’t use.

Gwinnett County, GA · 3d

Gwinnett Daily Post

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GDOT schedules weekend lane closures on I-85 in Gwinnett County

Motorists traveling Interstate 85 through Gwinnett County should prepare for weekend lane closures as contractors for the Georgia Department of Transportation continue a bridge maintenance project at four locations along the interstate. Weather and on-site conditions permitting, the closures will take place between 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, and 5 a.m. Monday. The scheduled closures include: I-85 Northbound • Between Steve Reynolds Boulevard (Exit 103) and Pleasant Hill Road (Exit 104), one right lane will be closed Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Three right lanes will be closed each weekend night from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. the following morning, with the final closure ending at 5 a.m. Monday. I-85 Southbound • Between Old Norcross Road and Pleasant Hill Road, one left lane will be closed each weekend night from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning. Message boards and traffic control measures will alert drivers approaching the work zones. Motorists should expect delays, exercise caution and reduce their speed while traveling through the affected areas. The lane closures are necessary to provide a safe working environment for construction crews and motorists during the bridge maintenance work. The $1.6 million project is scheduled for completion

Gwinnett County, GA · 23h

CBS News Atlanta

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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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Conyers hosts undefeated Heritage playoff clash

New Manchester High School travels to Conyers to face an undefeated Heritage High School football team in the first round of the playoffs as the visitors seek their first Round of 16 berth since 2020.

Conyers, GA · 15h

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 · 2d

Gwinnett Daily Post

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Two Gwinnett school board members speak out on retention bonuses

Two Gwinnett County school board members are, in their individual capacities, addressing teachers concerns on the retention bonuses that educators found out they would not receive this week. Board Chairwoman Tarece Johnson-Morgan and Board member Rachel Stone reiterated Gwinnett County Public Schools’ stance that the bonuses were always contingent on whether the district received funding from the state to pay the teachers. They were quick to point out they were not speaking on behalf of the entire board, however. “Right now, social media is full of anger, rumors, and half-truths,” Johnson-Morgan said. “Some of it comes from real pain. Some of it is meant to divide us: teachers against leaders, and neighbors against public schools.” GCPS officials told teachers on Monday that they would not receive retention bonuses this year because there was no funding to pay for it. The announcement quickly took off on social media after district officials accidentally sent it to parents as well as educators. District officials told the Daily Post that the message, which was signed by Chief Financial Officer Masana Mailliard and Interim Chief Human Resources J.W. Mozley, stands as the district’s official statement on the retention bonus issue. “The supplement was contingent on

Gwinnett County, GA · 1d

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Veterinarian follows unique path to become beekeeper

Elizabeth Mackey is a 63-year-old master beekeeper and exotic veterinarian from Watkinsville who grew up an Army brat and owned pets such as guinea pigs, hamsters, rabbits and fish. She appreciates the science of how animal bodies work, but said she never knew she wanted to be a veterinarian. “There...

Watkinsville, GA · 2d

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Game Preview: CCHS varsity flag football vs. Monroe Area High School and Oconee County High School

Clarke Central High School head varsity flag football coach Cherelle Pass poses with blocker Joanne Fischetti (right) and center Kennadi Jordan (left), both seniors, in the CCHS Billy Henderson Strength and Conditioning Center during the ODYSSEY Media Group’s Fall Sports Media Day on Sept. 13. The Gladiators have practiced in preparation for their game against Monroe Area High School and Oconee County High School on Nov. 12. “The first half of (our) practices consists of agility work, usually drills and a little bit of running, just to get our bodies warmed up. Then the next half of the practice just consists of working on our positions, and sometimes we do offensive defensive days, so we’ll work on the offense (and) go over our plays,” Jordan said. Photo by Maypop Wren.

Oconee County, GA · 2d

The Rockdale Citizen

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Annual holiday food giveaway scheduled for Nov. 20

CONYERS — Conyers Best Laundry is continuing its tradition of giving back this Thanksgiving season, hosting its eighth annual holiday giveaway Friday, Nov. 20, with free turkeys, chickens, hams and laundry services for local families. The event is from 2 to 6 p.m. at Conyers Best Laundry, 1543 Ga. Highway 138 SE, Conyers. Food will be distributed while supplies last, and residents can also use free laundry services during the event. Conyers Best Laundry is owned by Yvette Morton Williams, a longtime community advocate whose philanthropic efforts have earned recognition from several local organizations. Earlier this year, Williams received the 2026 F. William Hughey Community Service Award from the Rockdale Coalition for Children and Families for demonstrating outstanding, collaborative community service in Rockdale County. The coalition recognized Williams during its annual scholarship and awards luncheon on March 30 at Conyers First Methodist Church, highlighting her extensive volunteer work, nonprofit leadership and dedication to strengthening the community. “Yvette, your passion and dedication are undeniable. You are a force for good and demonstrate integrity in all that you do. You truly have a heart for servant leadership, and the Coalition is honored to recognize you and this year’s scholarship recipients,” said Susan

Conyers, GA · 1d

WSB Radio

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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