Cumming GA

He was a curmudgeon. At least, that’s what he wanted everyone to think. Beneath the grumpy old man act was a heart the size of Texas. He would have described himself as average or “not much,” but to me, he was 10 feet tall — a man I always admired and respected.

The holiday elves of the Big Canoe Chapel Women’s Fellowship are gearing up to make this Christmas one to remember. The Christmas Corner fundraiser returns Saturday, Dec. 6, when Cousins Hall will be transformed into a festive winter wonderland. This popular event features “once-loved-but-no-longer-needed”...

A popular GTA YouTuber, known for his unique content featuring walkthroughs of various malls, recently highlighted Milton Mall on his channel. The video, which was shot during the busy Black Friday weekend, offers viewers a glimpse into the bustling mall and its various stores. However, some viewers have pointed out...

Police officials say they are working to reduce those crimes through the Gun Crimes Initiative.

A striking new mural now welcomes visitors into Town Center on Main in Suwanee. The piece — titled “Bookshelf” — was designed and painted by internationally recognized artist Pat Perry, whose photorealistic murals can be found around the world. In early 2025, the City of Suwanee issued a call for artists that drew...

In a recent social media post, a user who had recently moved to a new area found themselves stuck in the snow after plows came through. The user, who lives just off central up on the hill near a local pho place, was stranded on the wrong side of the road due to inadequate tires. The user, who had an appointment to...

With the increasing awareness about environmental conservation, recycling has become a common practice in many households. One such practice is the recycling of cooking oil. A local resident has raised a question on social media about the best places to recycle household cooking oil, as opposed to business-related...

ROSWELL, Ga. — A Cherokee County man’s attempt to rescue an injured raccoon spiraled into a bizarre and dangerous rabies scare this week at the Chattahoochee Nature Center, according to a statement from the center. Officials said the man found the raccoon vocalizing in the road and, lacking...

On Nov. 13, the Big Canoe Hiking Club returned to Preacher’s Rock near Suches, Georgia. This is a moderate climb to a very scenic, long-range view of the Appalachian Mountains. Approximately 25 hikers joined us on this 3-mile hike, which starts from the Woody Gap Trailhead off Highway 60....

As showers move into a cold airmass overnight, a few spots could see a brief, minor freezing rain event. We currently have very dry air in place that will keep any precipitation from making it to the surface, however this air will gradually saturate overnight. By the wee hours of Sunday morning a few spots at the...