Neighborhood Christmas Train Experience rolls into holidays to help benefit Norcross Co-op
While the fourth annual Neighborhood Christmas Train Experience provides fun and recreation for model train enthusiasts of all ages, it also provides critical resources for a local nonprofit helping individuals and families in crisis. For the next two weekends, a portion of ticket sales for the Neighborhood Christmas...
Chabad of Hall County to hold two Chanukah celebrations
The Chabad Jewish Center of Hall County will hold two events to celebrate Chanukah in Gainesville and Flowery Branch. The organization will kick off the first night of the Festival of Lights on Dec.14 in Downtown Gainesville. The celebration in Gainesville will feature a giant menorah lighting, Chanukah crafts,...
Holiday magic rolls through Woodstock with festive parade and tree lighting
Santa Claus and Mayor Michael Caldwell will also be on hand to help light Woodstock’s official Christmas tree.
Legacy Link SCSEP Director gives update on senior job training program fundings on WDUN’s...
On Friday's edition of WDUN's "The Drive at 5," a Hall County-based director for senior job training funds provided an update on the lapse they recently faced. The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) was created in 1965 to be a work-based job training program for seniors looking to get into the...
Duluth police warn residents after nearly $1M lost in crypto scam
Investigators say the scammer built trust with the victim over time before convincing them to invest large amounts of money through cryptocurrency platforms.
CCSD students named finalists in state entrepreneurial program
The first class of Cherokee County School District finalists has been named for a new program focused on developing future entrepreneurs. Georgia FLEX (Foundational Leadership and Entrepreneurial eXperience) is a statewide initiative, new to Cherokee County this school year through a partnership between the school...
Lane closures coming to SR 400 SB as crews build express lanes
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Parts of SR 400 will see lane closures again next week as crews work on building new express lanes. The lanes are coming to a 16-mile section of the road, spanning from the MARTA North Springs Station to about one mile north of McFarland Parkway in Forsyth County.
Mobile pet adoption unit to be unveiled during Gainesville’s Christmas parade
One of the unit’s standout features is the adoption window, which opens from the outside, allowing people to view adoptable pets without removing them from the trailer.
Canton approves annexation for 15-home neighborhood
Canton leaders have approved an annexation and rezoning for a neighborhood to be built on Fate Conn Road with 15 homes, a smaller number than the developer’s original proposal. On Dec. 4, the Canton City Council unanimously voted to approve a request from Legacy Design and Development, LLC to annex about 4.85 acres...
Roswell salutes life-saving measures after driver has medical emergency behind the wheel
A coordinated effort by community members and first responders in Roswell saved a life after a medical emergency and vehicle crash on Holcomb Bridge Road.
