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DeKalb schools review feedback on proposal to close 27 schools amid declining enrollment

DeKalb schools review feedback on proposal to close 27 schools amid declining enrollment DeKalb County School District leaders reviewed early feedback on the first stage of the district’s Student Assignment Project during a March 9 meeting. The proposal could result in closing 27 schools while others may be expanded, repurposed, or consolidated. Survey responses and comments from community meetings show many residents are unhappy with the proposal, the planning process, […]

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Oakwood City Council urges DHS to stop plans for 1,500-bed ICE detention facility

Oakwood City Council urges DHS to stop plans for 1,500-bed ICE detention facility Leaders in a small North Georgia city are asking federal officials to pause plans for a large immigrant detention facility. The Oakwood City Council voted unanimously Monday night to approve a resolution urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to halt planning, construction and preparations for a proposed detention center that could hold up to 1,500 inmates. […]

todayMarch 12, 2026 15

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Why can’t we buy more beer from local craft breweries in Georgia?

Why can’t we buy more beer from local craft breweries in Georgia? Georgia craft brewery activists have been fighting for years to loosen Georgia’s restrictions on the small businesses, but lawmakers have been resistant to this change. But, why? Joseph Cortes, the executive director of the Georgia Craft Brewers Guild, said the resistance to changing alcohol distribution laws in the state largely comes from the wholesaler lobby in Georgia. The […]

todayMarch 12, 2026 21

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USPS approves Sandy Springs mailing address update

USPS approves Sandy Springs mailing address update Residents in Sandy Springs may soon see a change in how their mailing addresses appear. Instead of Atlanta, many pieces of mail delivered within the city will now list Sandy Springs. The U.S. Postal Service approved the city’s request to update its Address Management System so Sandy Springs becomes the default city name for most ZIP codes inside the city limits. The change […]

todayMarch 12, 2026 13

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Georgia Senate advances bill restricting public mugshot access

Georgia Senate advances bill restricting public mugshot access A Georgia bill aimed at cracking down on “mugshot mills” is moving to the House after passing the state Senate without opposition. According to WRDW, Senate Bill 482 would keep mugshots and police body-camera footage public but require anyone requesting them to appear in person and submit a notarized statement promising not to misuse the material. Supporters say the bill would protect […]

todayMarch 10, 2026 24

Atlanta, Georgia, USA - August 25, 2013: Atlanta Police motorbikes parked at Centennial Olympic Park. The agency was formed in 1873 and has currently over 1,600 members on the force.
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South Fulton Police prevent planned “Teen Takeover” at Welcome All Park

South Fulton Police prevent planned “Teen Takeover” at Welcome All Park South Fulton Police Department thwarted a “teen takeover” Monday as they monitored a reported takeover of Welcome All Park on Will Lee Road. A “takeover” happens when teenagers organize on social media to gather at public spaces. The South Fulton Police Department said flyers encouraging teens to gather in the park were posted prompting the department to increase their […]

todayMarch 10, 2026 14

A wide shot of the Thomas L. Bell Memorial Ballpark in Americus, Georgia.
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Georgia Trust names 10 historic sites to 2026 Places in Peril list

Georgia Trust names 10 historic sites to 2026 Places in Peril list The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation released its 2026 Places in Peril list. The list identifies historic sites that are threatened by demolition, neglect, lack of maintenance, inappropriate development or insensitive public policy, according to the news release. “Places in Peril is about awareness and opportunity,” said W. Wright Mitchell, president and CEO of the Trust, in the […]

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Mableton passes ordinance protecting natural hairstyles in schools and workplaces

Mableton passes ordinance protecting natural hairstyles in schools and workplaces The city of Mableton has approved a new ordinance designed to prevent discrimination based on natural hairstyles in schools and workplaces. The measure mirrors the CROWN Act, which protects styles such as braids, locks, Afros and twists. Supporters say the protections are meant to address long-standing concerns from Black residents who say they have faced pressure to change their appearance […]

todayMarch 5, 2026 14 1

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Georgia farmers to access $500M in Hurricane Helene relief

Georgia farmers to access $500M in Hurricane Helene relief Georgia farmers who suffered losses during Hurricane Helene may have access to more than $500 million in grant funds in the coming weeks. Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J. Harper announced Monday that applications will open March 16 for the Georgia Hurricane Helene Block Grant Program. Applications will remain open for six weeks and close April 27. “While this relief will not […]

todayMarch 3, 2026 24