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Debating the Fairness of Homestead Exemptions and Utility Price Increases

The Homestead Exemption, a topic of heated debate on social media, has been drawing a significant amount of attention lately. The exemption, which provides tax relief to homeowners, is being criticized by some who believe it unfairly benefits the wealthy and elderly at the expense of the community. The argument is...
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Coal Mountain meat market endures amid changing times

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — John Will built his business out of meat, sweat and dreams. When he was 29, Will began stockpiling meat processing equipment in his garage. Working as a butcher for Winn Dixie at the time, an unstoppable drive was compelling him to create a business of his own.
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Georgia man arrested in Bexley homicide

BEXLEY, Ohio (WCMH) — A Georgia man was arrested Tuesday in connection with an October homicide in Bexley. Jimmy Wilson Jr., 22, of Norcross, Georgia, was arrested in Gwinnett, Georgia, according to police. Wilson was wanted in connection with an Oct. 20 homicide in the 500 block of North Cassady Avenue in Bexley....
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Cherokee to host Warriors Winter Festival

Cherokee High School will be hosting its Warriors Winter Festival this Saturday. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the school, with over 60 vendors set up in the new gym and free Santa pictures available in the old gym lobby. Kids will receive free entry, as well as CCSD employees and Cherokee County...
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Cherokee County Swims Against Cancer event set for Nov. 8

The Cherokee County Aquatic Center is hosting Swim Across America’s upcoming “Make Waves to Fight Cancer” swim event on Nov. 8. “We’re incredibly honored to host the 2nd annual Cherokee County Swims Against Cancer event,” said Cherokee Recreation and Parks Director Jay Worley. “This cause is deeply personal to so...
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Polls open for 2025 Georgia municipal elections

Polls are now open for the 2025 municipal elections in Georgia. There are contested elections across the region, including mayoral races in Braselton, Jefferson, Lula and Sky Valley. There is also a contested school board race in Gainesville and several contested city council races. In Hall County, voters across the...
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FOCUS: County allocates funds for food assistance

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. | As many residents brace for the impact of service disruptions in federal nutrition assistance programs, Gwinnett County is allocating $250,000 to help families access essential food and hygiene products. The County will use existing annual contracts to purchase a large supply of shelf-stable...
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Hall County leaders release video warning students about hoax school threats

HALL COUNTY — The Hall County Sheriff’s Office and Hall County School District are teaming up to send a clear message to students: making hoax school threats isn’t a joke — it’s a crime with serious consequences. The agencies have released a new nine-minute educational...
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Service dog Boomer helps Navy veteran in wheelchair find freedom again

LILBURN, Ga. — For many veterans, life after service can feel isolating. But service dogs don’t just stay by their side — they help veterans re-engage with the world, giving them the confidence to live again. “Can we go for a little walk? Come on!” Michael J....
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MYSTERY PHOTO: Not built yesterday, so where and what is it?

This wasn’t built yesterday, and it’s been working for years. Can you figure out what this mystery Photo is, and where it is? Send your idea to [email protected] and tell us what your hometown is. Three readers told us that this red-bricked home in Boston, Mass. was the...

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