GWINNETT COUNTY, GA—Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful and Gwinnett County Solid Waste Management will host an America Recycles Day event at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. until noon. Gwinnett County residents are invited to drop off select hard-to-recycle items that are not accepted curbside.…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA–Cynthia Willingham, director of the Rockdale Board of Elections, has announced a Special Meeting to be held on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026. The purpose of the meeting is to certify the results of the Nov. 3, 2026 General and Special Election. This meeting is open to the…

Create cherished holiday memories this season by visiting Georgia’s charming Christmas tree farms, where you can choose and cut your own perfect tree.  Wander through rows of lush, Georgia-grown Christmas trees, and savor the joy of bringing home a fresh, vibrant tree that will fill your home with holiday…

DECATUR, GA – DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson is reaffirming the County’s commitment to a compassionate, coordinated homelessness response and proposing a 120-day preparation period before implementation of the Urban Camping Ordinance. The Board of Commissioners approved the ordinance on Oct. 27, 2026, by a 5–2 vote. The measure addresses behaviors…

ATLANTA – The City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management (DWM) has relaunched its FLOAT initiative, a customer assistance program designed to help eligible residents bring past-due water and sewer accounts current while providing financial relief and additional customer support.  The initiative offers flexible payment options and financial assistance to customers…

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA–– From Nov. 4-11, the Armed Forces Monument at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center will glow green as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, a national initiative that shows support for our service members. “Each November, we turn our lights green as a small token of appreciation…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—The community is mourning the loss of William Geter III, the 49-year-old owner of Mo Better Chicken, a popular soul food restaurant located at 7331 Stonecrest Concourse in the City of Stonecrest. Geter was fatally shot at his home by his son, William Geter IV, 22, early…

LILBURN, GA— Break out the festive sweaters, warm up those holiday playlists and snag your spot along Main Street. The City of Lilburn’s annual Holiday Parade is returning Saturday, Dec.12, bringing a little extra magic, merriment and hometown holiday spirit to Old Town Lilburn. Beginning at 10 a.m., the…