Building a legacy of literacy: Emily Stewart named Buford’s 2025 district teacher of the...
Media Specialist Emily Stewart believes educators have the power to affect an entire generation, and she’s not taking that responsibility lightly. For the past five years, Stewart has been serving Buford Senior Academy, pouring into students in grades three through five with innovation, creativity, and love. When she...
Travel Without a Passport: UNG’s Domestic Study Away Programs
Experience is everything, and through the Center for Global Engagement at the University of North Georgia every student has an opportunity to broaden their perspective through traveling programs. The Study Abroad is a program, where students can gain credit hours while traveling internationally, is well known on...
These Auburn, GA based Dogs are the latest up for adoption and in need...
Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around auburn..
Exploring Local Hobby Groups for Non-Alcoholic Socializing and Friendship
In the quest to find local hobby groups that are non-drinking and non-smoking, a social media user posed a question to the online community. The user was interested in finding groups that could serve as a platform to meet new people and make friends.
Georgia Troopers Stop Driver With Multiple Open Beer Cans on Ga. 400 on Thanksgiving
A driver was arrested for driving under the influence on Ga. 400 in Forsyth County late Wednesday night after troopers found multiple alcoholic beverage cans during a traffic stop. What’s Happening: Georgia State Patrol troopers pulled over a vehicle on northbound Ga. 400 for failing to move over. The driver...
Hall County, GA – Traffic Alert: Hwy 136 Shut Down After Two-Vehicle Crash Today
Hall County, GA – Drivers in northern Georgia are facing delays this morning after a two-vehicle crash shut down both lanes of Price Road, also known as Highway 136. According to the Hall County Sheriff’s Office, the closure affects the stretch of Price Road between Summit Chase and Wahoo Falls Trace. Deputies...
Doctor reunited with man he saved after heart attack turned car crash in Roswell
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A doctor is finally coming face to face with the man who saved his life after he had a heart attack behind the wheel. For the very first time on Friday, Dr. Kehinde Idowu reconnected with the man he helped save, John Nimmo, who suffered a heart attack and crashed his car while...
Gwinnett schools preparing to adopt cell phone ban policy
Gwinnett parents are being asked to weigh in on a ban on students using cell phones in the county’s schools. The Gwinnett County Board of Education recently placed a new policy on students use of electronic devices on the table for a month to allow for community feedback. The school board will vote on adopting the...
Black Friday crowds pack Cumberland Mall
CUMBERLAND — After taking the day off Thursday for Thanksgiving, the stores at Cumberland Mall were filled with customers kicking off their Christmas shopping on Black Friday. The number of annual Black Friday shoppers continued to rise this year, said General Manager Christopher McCoy, and part of that success comes...
A Taste of Freedom: How Independence Shapes the College Diet
Growing up, your diet was primarily dictated by parents or caregivers, but when you leave home to go to college, you’re suddenly responsible for your nutrition and making meal decisions. Some students purchase a meal plan for the dining hall, while others rely on grocery shopping and cooking their...

















