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Elections October 10, 2017

Senate District 6 candidates talk private vs. public schools, religious freedom at forum

The eight candidates vying for Georgia’s open Senate District 6 seat shared a crowded stage Monday night at the Cochise Riverview Club in Vinings. A standing-room-only crowd was on hand…

Smyrna October 3, 2017

PulteGroup withdraws application for controversial Atlanta Road townhomes

Developer PulteGroup apparently got the message when its representatives got an earful from some 200 locals about a proposed townhome development back in August. The developer has withdrawn its application…

Art and Culture September 30, 2017

Kennesaw’s ‘Medium’ exhibit transcends metaphysical boundaries

“Medium,” a collection of multimedia work curated from Atlanta-based and international artists, explores the symbolic impact of the ghost story in modern society. Hosted at Kennesaw State University’s Zuckerman Museum…

Acworth September 13, 2017

Acworth Police Department gives free book to every student at McCall Primary School

Acworth police officers handed out free books to children at McCall Primary School after months of collecting donations, culminating in more than 400 brand new books for the students. At…

Marietta August 29, 2017

New sports complex opens at Franklin Gateway in Marietta

Marietta officials cut the ribbon on the city’s newest sports complex on Thursday, Aug. 24. Franklin Gateway Sports Complex sits on a total of 13.1 acres and features three soccer…

Powder Springs August 18, 2017

Groundbreaking held for Silver Comet Village seniors housing in Powder Springs

A 154-unit, $37 million seniors housing community is officially under construction in Powder Springs. Local elected officials, business executives and media members gathered Thursday morning for the groundbreaking of Silver…

Smyrna August 3, 2017

Atlanta Road Townhome developers get an earful during Smyrna town hall

A group representing John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods along with Smyrna City Councilman Doug Stoner got plenty of blowback about a potential townhome development on Atlanta Road Tuesday night. The…

Native Plants August 1, 2017

The Mushroom Foragers of Georgia

FungiFlora is an enthusiast community of mushroom foragers in Georgia which brings its members together through their shared love for mycology, the scientific study of fungi and mushrooms. Unlike most…

Smyrna July 29, 2017

Rezoning request for townhouses in the heart of Smyrna provokes controversy

A group of three pre-World War II homes on Atlanta Road near downtown Smyrna could be removed to make way for the development of 43 townhomes by John Wieland Homes…

Health Care June 30, 2017

Rally at Isakson’s home office opposing Senate health plan

Disability advocates gathered to rally in Thursday’s steamy heat in front of Senator Johnny Isakson’s home office. Attendees were concerned about the Senate healthcare bill and the potential effect on…

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