Hall County Homeowners Get Tax Relief
Hall County residents will benefit from an 11th tax rate rollback in 12 years, putting more money back in homeowners’ pockets. The new property tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year is set at 3.227, reflecting the county’s commitment to fiscal responsibility. Homeowners with a homestead exemption will...
4-H Farm Friends — A Gwinnett County Fair tradition for more than 3 decades
From scaled reptiles to farm friends, sixth-grader Logan has always found himself drawn to animals. At his first 4-H event as a volunteer, Logan cared for the day’s old baby ducklings, goats, and sheep, calling each by the names he’d given them. 4-H Farm Friends returns to the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds for this...
Police officer shot in North Georgia; manhunt for suspect
FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. - A police officer was shot in North Georgia late Friday, and the suspect is on the run, according to multiple law enforcement agencies. The McCaysville Police Department said one of its officers was shot but did not identify the officer. McCaysville Police Chief Michael Otis said...
Travel agent who defrauded George Mason University, other schools sentenced to 13 months in...
A federal judge in Virginia sentenced a travel agent to 13 years behind bars for defrauding George Mason University, other schools and several people.
The Enormous Thrift Store In Georgia That’ll Make You Rethink What $35 Can Buy
In the heart of Lawrenceville sits a thrifter’s paradise so vast and treasure-filled that locals have been known to pack lunch, dinner, and possibly breakfast for the next day just to properly explore it all. Park Avenue Thrift Outlet isn’t just big—it’s the kind of place where you might...
Search Underway for Missing Teen in Cherokee County
Cherokee County authorities are seeking the public’s help to locate a missing teenager who disappeared into wooded trails late Friday night. David “Malakai” Jones, 17, was last seen walking alone into the trails at the end of Davis Mill Road at approximately 11:15 PM on September 12th. According to the Cherokee...
CCSD special education parent mentor appointed to state role
Cherokee County School District’s Special Education parent mentor facilitator has been appointed by Governor Brian Kemp and sworn in to serve on the State Rehabilitation Council. Jo Ellen Hancock, who has served in her role with CCSD since 2005, is a longtime advocate and leader in special education, behavioral...
Digital Learning Day (DLD) for all students.
On scheduled Digital Learning Days, students access lessons in Google Classroom through their Learning Space but do not have virtual class time with their teachers. To ensure that students have a nutritious meal to fuel their learning, our bus drivers will be on the road and at every bus stop to deliver meals...
Inmates on work release accused of using time to commit more crimes in Gwinnett...
Surveillance footage captured one of the incidents.
Cobb County woman stabbed 12 times in back and eyes, roommate charged
2 teens arrested, 1 wanted in connection with fight at Waffle House, Cobb County police say. Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a viral fight at a Sandy Springs Waffle House, according to Cobb County police. Construction impacting traffic this weekend at Atlanta airport’s south terminal. Updated:...
