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Today is Glioblastoma Awareness Day. Donate in honor of the late Jovita Moore
On Glioblastoma Awareness Day, we encourage you to make a gift to the National Brain Tumor Society to help work toward a cure and a better quality of life for people fighting the disease.
Stormwater pipe repairs, Kennesaw City Hall HVAC replacement approved by City Council
At Monday night’s meeting, the Kennesaw City Council approved a contract to repair failing stormwater pipes in the city. Proshot Concrete, Inc. will complete the work for $277,610, which will come from the city’s annual budget for stormwater construction and improvement. According to Ricky Stewart, the city’s public...
Commissioners seem supportive of new west side development
Athens-Clarke County commissioners seemed largely supportive on Tuesday of a proposal that would bring 227 new single-family homes to the county’s west side. The new subdivision, if approved, would be built near Cleveland Road and close to the Caterpillar plant. It would also incorporate a modest amount of commercial space.
In wake of Laken Riley death, UGA announces new security measures ready for fall semester
The University of Georgia released a statement Thursday announcing that new security measures are in place for the upcoming fall semester. The measures include more security cameras, new lighting, emergency call stations and automatic license plate readers, the latter which is expected to record all vehicles entering and leaving campus property. ...
Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ wrapped at this Georgia hotel. Soon, it’ll be open for business
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. (AP) — Two years ago, Francis Ford Coppola stopped at Georgia Film Academy on the hunt for apprentices for his upcoming film, ” Megalopolis.” Jordan Holifield, then a 23-year-old student, did a double-take when he saw one of the application questions — did he know how to disassemble IKEA furniture? Months later, Holifield, […]
Cobb Denies Austell Man Selling Antiques from Home
MARIETTA — This week, the Cobb Board of Commissioners denied an Austell resident’s request to sell antiques from his home on Austell Powder Springs Road. Edwin Stafford requested a 24-month temporary land-use permit for an antique store and yard sale at his home south of Furr Avenue. In his April 18 request to the county, Stafford asked for the ability to sell from his front yard on Wednesdays and Sundays...
First Meeting of Senate Study Committee on Georgia’s Farmland Preservation to Convene in Statesboro
Georgians invested in the future of the state's agricultural lands can mark their calendars for an upcoming public meeting of significance. The Senate Study Committee on the Preservation of Georgia’s Farmlands is about to convene for the first time, with discussions poised to address the critical factors impacting the state's rural landscapes. Chaired by Sen. Billy Hickman (R–Statesboro), this meeting is scheduled for July 30, 2024, at the Georgia Southern University's Continuing Education Building located at 10449 US Highway 301 in Statesboro, according to the Senate Press.
USPS service interrupted after 2 Fulton County locations forced to temporarily close
Two Fulton County post offices have resumed service after temporary shutdowns. In Roswell, the post office on Alpharetta Highway had been closed since Saturday. The city of Roswell has confirmed that it received a call regarding a gas smell at the facility. In the meantime, frustrated customers are wondering what happened to their packages during that time.
Groovin on the Green in Loganville Friday to feature tribute band September in the Park
September in the Park is an Earth, Wind, and Fire AND Chicago tribute band. Music season continues in Loganville Friday as the Groovin on the Green series features September in the Park: Earth, Wind, and Fire AND Chicago tribute band in concert at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 19 on the Town Green. You’re invited by the City of Loganville to grab your lawn chair and join the community on the Town Green for “some free music, dancing and fun.”
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