Chip Allen to open JD’s On Main in downtown Woodstock
Chip Allen wants to bring the food traditions he grew up with on the Carolina coast to downtown Woodstock. The owner of JD’s Bar-B-Que restaurants in Acworth and Woodstock and JD’s On The Lake in Canton is planning an Oct. 29 opening for JD’s On Main at 8634 Main St. The site was the former location of Jekyll...
Victim says he was violently attacked ‘over nothing’ during road rage incident inside parking...
A road rage incident in Sandy Springs turned violent Tuesday night when a driver attacked another man in a parking garage.
Sarcoma survivor on overcoming diagnosis
Brian Balmes, based in Alpharetta, is a 27-year survivor of sarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer. After his diagnosis, he turned to fitness as a way to cope — eventually training for and competing in marathons and Ironman events.
Celebrate Diwali in Lilburn
The Festival of Lights, called Diwali, is Monday and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is hosting a celebration in Lilburn.
Water service restored at Hog Mountain Sports Complex
Water service has been restored at a Hall County park in Flowery Branch after being out for nearly four days. Hall County Parks and Leisure officials posted to social media Monday, October 20 just after 1:00 p.m. that service had been restored to the Hog Mountain Sports Complex off of Falcon Parkway. Officials had...
GA Roswell’s Most Loveable Dogs Eagerly Awaits Forever Homes Today!
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 roswell..
AGC Northeast Georgia Skills Challenge Returns for 9th Consecutive Year
The Associated General Contractors (AGC ) of Georgia is "building" with excitement in anticipation over their annual Skills Challenge for Northeast Georgia. On Wednesday, October 22 more than 200 high school students from 22 Northeast Georgia counties will showcase their talents in hands-on construction contests at...
EXPLORING GWINNETT’S HISTORY: The Road to Gwinnett County
The earliest days of Gwinnett County witnessed rapid growth as the Cherokee, Yuchi, and Muscogee (Creek) lands were ceded to the state between 1817 and 1825, paving the way for settlers seeking new land following the American Revolution and the War of 1812. In grade school, we all learned about westward migrations...
Gwinnett BOE approves new appointments at October Board Meeting
During its regularly scheduled meeting on October 16, 2025, the Gwinnett County Board of Education (BOE) approved the appointment of two new principals. Wendy C. McDonald has been named principal at Gwin Oaks Elementary School. She replaces Dr. Craig Barlow, who is retiring. McDonald currently serves as Assistant...
Cherokee Recreation and Parks earns Agency of the Year award
Cherokee Recreation and Parks has once again been named the top recreation and parks agency among large counties in Georgia. The agency was recognized as the Georgia Recreation and Parks District 5 Class A Agency of the Year at the GRPA Awards Banquet held Oct. 15. This is the seventh time Cherokee Recreation and...

















