Firearm safety and security class scheduled in metro Atlanta county
Police officials say they are working to reduce those crimes through the Gun Crimes Initiative.
Suwanee’s new ‘Bookshelf’: A mural that lets you judge a wall by its cover
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...
Snowbound: A Community Comes Together
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...
Seeking Local Solutions for Home Cooking Oil Recycling
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...
Cherokee County man drives an hour with raccoon in his coat, gets bitten in...
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...
Hiking Club enjoyed a busy fall
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....
Brief, minor freezing rain event possible early Sunday morning
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...
Family of missing man launches website as private search continues
The family of a Gainesville native who has been missing since Nov. 11 has launched a website to provide updates on the search for him. Dallas, TX Attorney and SMU law professor Charles Hosch went missing after he left for a hike at the Byron Herbert Reece Trail in Union County, GA. He was last seen descending the...
GA Dawsonville’s Most Loveable Dogs Eagerly Awaits Forever Homes Today!
Whether you're thinking about adopting a pet or simply delight in watching cute animals, you'd find a plethora of endearing pets awaiting adoption at animal shelters across and close to dawsonville..
New Paws, New Love: Adopt Cats Today in Ball Ground, GA
Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around ball ground.

















