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Roswell’s Liberty Square Park Reopens November 21
The park’s reopening includes an 11 a.m. ribbon-cutting, family activities and free shuttle service from Mimosa Elementary.
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Gwinnett police hiring event fast-tracks $55,923 trainee jobs
Gwinnett County is holding a two-day police recruiting event at its Lawrenceville training center. Trainee officers start at $55,923 with full pay during training. Candidates can complete initial hiring steps onsite and may receive conditional offers.
Suwanee Voters Approve $15,000 Homestead Exemption With 92% Support
Suwanee voters passed a $15,000 homestead exemption that is scheduled to reduce city property taxes beginning in 2027. It will save eligible homeowners about $74 a year at the current city tax rate. The result still awaits certification.
Gwinnett Invites Small Businesses to Register for Contracting Opportunities
Qualifying local businesses can add a supplier designation, with a free November 10 workshop available in person and online.
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Sparkle Sandy Springs Brings Parade and Holiday Lights December 6
The December 6 celebration at City Springs includes a holiday market, live music, a 6 p.m. parade and the lighting of the tree and menorah.
Lanier Tech CDL Course Clears Georgia Hurdle for Pell Aid
Lanier Technical College’s CDL program cleared a key state hurdle toward qualifying for federal Pell grants. The eight-week course prepares students for commercial truck driving with classroom and road training. Federal authorization is still needed before Workforce Pell grants are available.
Doraville Novelist Susan Crawford Selected for Award Honoring Books and Community Work
The author of The Pocket Wife and The Other Widow was selected for a DeKalb County Trailblazer Award honoring both her novels and years teaching adults.
North Atlanta, Then: A Stone Bungalow Above the Chattahoochee
A 2006 National Park Service photograph preserves a rare stone bungalow built above the Chattahoochee around 1936.
Sunday Quiz: North Atlanta’s Parks, Paths and Local Life
Ten questions about North Atlanta parks, paths, landmarks, city history and one famous Georgia vegetable.
The Sunday Page: ‘The Selfish Giant’ by Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde’s warm, wintry tale of a walled garden, changing seasons and the unexpected return of joy.
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Center for Puppetry Arts 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' beginning
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Songwriters at the Lake brings Drew Parker and Chuck Leavell to Lanier Islands
Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
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Amorino Marks Medley Grand Opening With 1,000 Free Cones
Amorino Gelato marks its Johns Creek opening at Medley Nov. 6 with free cones for its first 1,000 guests.
Thanksgiving Takeout Near North Atlanta: Menus, Prices and How to Order
A Roswell turkey dinner and a Peruvian-style Atlanta feast start our Thanksgiving takeout guide. Restaurants can submit additional holiday menus for editorial consideration.
Chipotle Opens Third Cumming Restaurant in Coal Mountain
Chipotle opens a Coal Mountain restaurant Nov. 4 with an order-ahead pickup lane, bringing a third Cumming location closer to north Forsyth residents.
Lazy Betty’s Fall Menu Connects Southern Ingredients With Asian Flavors
Ron Hsu’s fall dishes at Lazy Betty pair Gulf Coast snapper with Thai influences and give Georgia peanuts a place beside foie gras. Seasonal cocktails include zero-proof options.
Texas Cities See New Leverage on Housing, Transit and Local Control
With a new political alignment in Texas, cities are weighing renewed opportunities for housing, transit and local decision-making, as major state restrictions remain.
Southwest Florida’s Boom Is Cooling. Housing Is Still Expensive
New FGCU regional economic data show steadier tourism, slow housing sales and sharply fewer listings across Southwest Florida.
Data Centers Are Raising Pay Across the Carolinas and Virginia. Costs Are Rising Too
A Richmond Fed survey finds businesses involved in data-center construction experiencing faster growth in wages, input costs and prices.
Tucson’s First City-Limits Tribal Casino Opens Nov. 15, Bringing 500 Jobs
The Pascua Yaqui Tribe plans to open Vahi Taa'am on November 15 in Tucson, bringing a new gaming property and approximately 500 jobs.
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Woodstock’s Noonday Creek Trail Extension Opens November 14, Linking to Cobb County
The 1.5-mile addition follows Noonday Creek beneath Highway 92, giving walkers, runners and cyclists a new connection from Woodstock into Cobb County.
$1.3 Million for 531 Trees? Alpharetta Council to Vote Monday
Alpharetta is considering nearly $1.3 million to plant 531 trees along two roads. That averages about $2,442 per tree, but the proposal includes more than planting.
Lake Lanier Falls More Than Eight Feet Below Full Pool as Drought Operations Begin
Lake Lanier is more than eight feet below full pool as drought operations begin. Here is what is driving the decline and where to check lake access.
Forsyth Added Nearly Three Residents for Every New Housing Unit
Forsyth County added 31,520 residents and 11,299 housing units between 2020 and 2025, averaging nearly three residents per new unit. Gwinnett shows a similar but smaller ratio, highlighting regional growth pressures in northern Atlanta suburbs.
Peachtree Corners Approves 50 Townhomes Beside Technology Park Lake
Peachtree Corners has approved a 50-townhome development on Guthridge Court beside Technology Park Lake. The plan would replace an office site with housing, open space and a public trail, subject to further permits.
Hillrose Market Will Add 159 Homes and a Retail Village to Downtown Roswell
Hillrose Market is taking shape beside Roswell City Hall, with 159 homes, new shops and restaurants, and a public green planned for 2027.
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Furniture Upholstery and Restoration Around Chamblee, Brookhaven, Dunwoody and Sandy Springs
A guide to furniture upholstery, wood restoration and mobile repairs around Chamblee, Brookhaven, Dunwoody and Sandy Springs.
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Guitar Repair in North Atlanta: Four Options for Setups, Fret Work and Electronics
Four businesses offer guitar repairs for players in Roswell, Alpharetta, Cumming and Woodstock, including pickup and delivery for Woodstock customers. Services include setups, fretwork, restringing, and electronics repair.
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Lawn Mower and Small-Engine Repair Around Buford, Duluth and Cumming
Four North Atlanta businesses provide lawn mower and small-engine repairs across Buford, Duluth, and Cumming. Options include mobile repairs, shop service and parts sales. Confirm accepted brands, diagnostic fees and transport charges before booking.
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