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Atlanta City Hall Closed for Thanksgiving: We’re not really sure who tries to go to city hall on Thanksgiving, but practically every city and county in Georgia announces that their offices will be closed for major holidays. Here are the city of Atlanta’s closures:
Atlanta City Hall and all City offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29. in observance of Thanksgiving Day.
Due to the Thanksgiving Day holiday, the Atlanta City Council Committee meetings have been rescheduled for the week as follows:
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Monday, Nov. 25
- 10 a.m. Zoning
- 11 a.m. Transportation
- 1 p.m. Public Safety & Legal Administration
Tuesday, Nov. 26
- 9:30 a.m. City Utilities
- 11 a.m. Community Development/Human Services
- 1:30 p.m. Finance/Executive
School Closures: Glynn County Schools will be closed Monday, Nov. 25 through Friday, Nov. 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Due to scheduled power renovations, the district’s administrative offices will be closed as well. School and regular office hours will resume on Monday, Dec. 2.
Mamas, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Watch Cowboys: Thanksgiving in Georgia isn’t just about turkey—it’s about football, too. But for NFL fans, the annual appearance of the Dallas Cowboys might be wearing thin.
According to a Betway study, Georgia ranks sixth among states tired of seeing the Cowboys on Thanksgiving, with a 58% negative sentiment in related posts over the last year.
While the Detroit Lions have found a spark under coach Dan Campbell, the Cowboys’ inconsistent play hasn’t helped their case. Looks like “America’s Team” might not be Georgia’s team this holiday.
Food Distribution in DeKalb County Tomorrow: DeKalb County Government is partnering with local faith leaders and community groups to distribute 5,000 boxes of Georgia-grown fruits, vegetables and chicken hindquarters on tomorrow, Saturday, Nov. 23, beginning at 9 a.m., at the following locations:
- Rehoboth Baptist Church, 2997 Lawrenceville Highway, Tucker GA 30084
- Antioch AME Church, 765 South Hairston Rd., Stone Mountain GA 30088
- Beulah Missionary Baptist Church, Clifton Springs Rd., Decatur, GA 30034
- Shy Temple CME Church, 2030 Wesley Chapel Road, Decatur, GA 30035
- Big Miller Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 3800 Big Miller Grove Way, Stonecrest, GA 30038
- Berean Christian Church, 2201 Young Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30088
- The Covenant Church, 1700 Corey Blvd., Decatur, GA 30032
- Saint Phillip AME, 240 Candler Rd. SE, Atlanta, GA 30317
- Plaza Fiesta, 4166 Buford Highway NE, Atlanta GA 30345
Floyd County Board of Assessors: The Floyd County Board of Assessors hold a special called meeting on Tuesday November 26, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. in Suite 216 of the Historic Courthouse located at 4 Government Plaza, Rome. The purpose of the meeting is to approve the 2024 Public Utility Values as submitted by the Georgia Department of Revenue. The meeting is open to the public.
