Cumming GA

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — In the wake of possible ethics questions involving leaked information from an executive session, the Johns Creek City Council voted Aug. 25 to allow construction of a major subdivision amid opposition from residents. Council members who voted in favor of the development said apparent leaks...

Henry County Commission Chair Carlotta Harrell represented Henry County at the recent Council for Quality Growth's Fifth Annual INTERSECTION Quality Development Conference, where she joined government and business leaders across the metro Atlanta in a discussion on infrastructure and investment. In a panel discussion...

Doug Ivester of Gainesville has been awarded the "Premier New Development Award" at the Georgia Downtown Association (GDA) Conference this week. The Premier New Development Award celebrates innovative projects that contribute to the economic and cultural vibrancy of downtowns through high-quality design, strategic...

Mountain Fresh Creamery was founded by Scott and Jennifer Glover in 2011 as an avenue to continue dairy farming in Hall County, and they celebrate their 25th year in the dairy business this year. Mountain Fresh products are available at the dairy in Clermont as well as in over 100 retail locations in North Georgia.

Students and staff celebrated the unveiling of the University of North Georgia’s Gainesville Department of Visual Arts’ newest mural, “Face the Strange,” on Aug. 26. The department celebrated the achievement of eight students, who worked under the guidance of Vivian Liddell, an associate professor within the Visual...

The Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, or “INK,” recently held its soft opening on Thursday for its new location in Oakwood. INK announced its plan to move to Oakwood back in 2021. The new location is at 3906 Main Street in Oakwood, right across from Oakwood City Hall. Executive...

GEORGIA — Two adults were killed and seven children injured Saturday in a crash at Indian Mountain ATV Park near the Alabama-Georgia border, authorities said. The Cherokee County Coroner’s Office reported that an ATV carrying the two adults and seven children was traveling at a high rate of speed when it collided...

Seven people have died on Georgia roads since the Labor Day holiday travel period began Friday evening. Two of those deaths have been in Hall County, according to the Georgia State Patrol. The latest fatality in Hall County occurred Sunday morning on Southers Road at Ledan Road northwest of Gainesville.

A Forsyth County man is out of jail after being arrested in Florida for putting chalk on a crosswalk outside the Pulse nightclub memorial.

Gwinnett County’s own Hope Bradley, just eight years old, has emerged as one of the brightest young talents in track and field after capturing two gold medals and a silver at the 2025 USATF Youth Junior Olympics held July 21 to 27, 2025. Competing against the best youth athletes...