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College Park climbing wall battle resolved
A popular recreation center climbing wall that became a lightning rod in College Park politics will stay put.Why it matters: The climbing wall storyline felt as if it was ripped straight from a "Parks and Recreation" script and highlighted the poor relationship among elected officials governing the small city sitting next door to the world's busiest airport.Catch up quick: Council member Tracie Arnold, the driving force on council behind the Tracey Wyatt Recreation Complex climbing wall's removal, said staff had concerns about safety and utilization. In May, Council members tasked the city manager with investigating the wall and, if needed,...
Three Arrested in Clayton County Murder Cases, Suspects Charged with Fatal Shootings in Riverdale
Clayton County has seen significant movement on two separate murder cases with the arrests of three suspects, as confirmed by local law enforcement officials. In an unfolding story that started at a Family Dollar store on Riverdale Road and a residence in Riverdale, the apprehension of the individuals has brought some measure of progress in these troubling incidents.
Taylor Honored As Georgia Teacher Of The Year Finalist
LAGRANGE — Church Street Elementary fifth grade teacher Daisha Taylor was recently honored as a finalist for 2025 Georgia Teacher of the Year. Taylor, who had been named the Clayton County 2023-24 Teacher of the Year in the fall, was among other finalists honored at a May 31 banquet in LaGrange.
Gwinnett County transit bus high speed chase
Emergency crews rescued passengers in a box truck that ran off I-20 on Saturday, according to the Douglas County Fire/EMS Department. Mockups for improvements to 10th Street and Monroe Drive. Updated: Jun. 7, 2024 at 4:50 PM EDT. A busy intersection in front of Piedmont Park will close for BeltLine-related...
Police investigating shots fired at Fayetteville shopping center
FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. - Fayetteville police are investigating a road rage shooting at a local shopping center on Thursday afternoon. Officials say they responded to reports of a person who was shot at the Fayette Village S. Shopping Center at around 5:45 p.m. While officers say no one was injured, they...
Runoff Early Voting Continues Through Friday
JONESBORO — Early voting for the Tuesday, June 18 primary and special election runoffs began Saturday, June 8 and will continue through Friday, June 14. Early voting is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Friday at the following locations:. Carl Rhodenizer Recreation Center, 3499 Rex Road, Rex.
College Park reverses course on popular climbing wall
During a regular meeting on Friday, Council voted to keep the wall at the Godby Road recreation center. Gay and fellow officials said the issue had become “political” receiving too much media attention.
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