Sips of Summer Festival raises funds for nonprofit
CUMMING, Ga. — The third annual Sips of Summer Festival, hosted by The Well GA, took place at the Lou Sobh Amphitheater at Cumming City Center on Saturday, May 30. The event serves as a fundraiser for Launch Ability, a nonprofit that supports adults with disabilities finding employment. It featured free admission, a lo
Neighbors Near Yellow River Sanctuary Run Off 280-Home Development
The animals at Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary are getting a break. The developer behind a hotly contested plan next door has walked away from a rezoning push that would have cleared the way for 280 homes on nearly 30 acres off Stone Mountain Highway in Lilburn. The retreat comes after weeks of packed community meeting
Forsyth County seeking 2027 homestead tax referendum
The Forsyth County Commission will consider a resolution asking its local delegation to the state’s General Assembly to add a sales tax referendum to 2027 ballots. During a June 4 meeting, commissioners will consider the resolution, which asks for local legislation during the special session in June. The meeting...
Former Roswell High teacher charged in student case
ROSWELL, Ga. - A former Roswell High School employee has been arrested and charged after an investigation into allegations that she sexually assaulted a student, according to the Roswell Police Department. What we know:. Amanda Katz, 55, a former teacher and administrative assistant at the school, was charged with Impr
Tucker Mall Meltdown as Northlake Shops Hit With 30-Day Vacate Orders
Small business owners at aging Northlake Mall in Tucker say they were caught off guard last Friday when management suddenly handed out 30-day notices to clear out. Shopkeepers and event organizers describe frantic conversations, last-minute cancellations and a mad scramble to find new homes, with one tenant saying he w
Free gospel concert at a Bite to Eat in Loganville July 11
The community is invited to an uplifting evening of faith, music, and community on Saturday, July 11th, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at A Bite to Eat in Loganville. MSF Live brings together a powerful fusion of worship and rhythm. It’s a night designed to recharge your spirit and bring the community together for a great cau
AROUND TOWN: Funeral details set for Alford Elementary teacher
Friends, family and coworkers of Alford Elementary School Teacher Chelsea Lumpkin will get a chance to say their final goodbye to her this weekend. Lumpkin’s funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Ebenezer Baptist Church West, which is located at 205 N Chase St. in Athens. Viewings will be held from 1 until 5 p
Friday’s TRIAD meeting in Loganville addresses the issue of fraud and how to avoid...
Friday’s TRIAD meeting in Loganville will feature a guest speaker who will address fraud and how to avoid becoming a victim of it. Kim Blyers is the guest speaker. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. on June 5 at the Retreat at Loganville. On the first Friday of every...
Family calls for justice after 19-year-old shot by Rockdale County deputy
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The family of a 19-year-old man shot by a Rockdale County deputy in April has joined forces with a nationally renowned civil rights attorney. On Wednesday, attorney Ben Crump and the family of Jason Marshall-Haynes will speak out against the shooting in a...
Former Georgia probation officer charged in misconduct probe
ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. - A former Georgia probation officer has been arrested following an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct involving a probationer, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. What we know:. The GBI said Michael Smith, 54, of Covington, has been charged with three counts of Impro
