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Traffic will be shifted on SR 92 near Cedarcrest Road starting November 6 to facilitate construction, with certain lanes redirected and a new roundabout in use.
Politics & Govt in ...
Georgia sets a Special Election for House District 121 on December 9, 2025, after Rep. Wiedower's resignation, with a November 6-10 qualifying period for candidates.
Conyers invites residents to discuss proposed city charter amendments at a town hall meeting on November 5, 2025. Documents are available online for review prior to the event.
Atlanta's polling places extended closing to 8 PM by court order, ensuring voter access, as per a statement from the city. The court's decision follows a legal challenge to a directive reducing voting hours.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 17-year-old was shot in the leg during a verbal altercation on Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard in Atlanta; police are investigating and seeking the shooter.
Spelman College received a $38 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott to enhance student aid and technology, adding to a previous $20 million gift in 2020.
Butts County seeks a new Elections Registrar to manage voter registration and election logistics, requiring a high school diploma or GED, relevant experience, and election certification.
Sen. Sally Harrell hosts a Parent Town Hall to discuss children's online safety featuring experts and encouraging collaboration between parents and lawmakers.
Heard Park and Lay Park community centers in Athens are closing temporarily from November 22 for annual maintenance of gym floors, reopening December 1.
Marietta schedules City Council meetings for Nov. 10 and 12, with in-person and live-streamed options for residents to participate and engage with city officials.
The GBI is investigating a use-of-force incident at Wheeler Correctional that resulted in inmate Dustin Parham's death.
Smyrna Community Center is hosting "O Bourbon Tree," an event for bourbon enthusiasts with tastings, food pairings, and a bourbon dessert on December 18.
DeKalb County is preemptively addressing food and housing insecurity in anticipation of potential SNAP funding cuts, coordinating efforts to ensure essential resources remain available.
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