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SUWANEE -- The City of Suwanee hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of its municipal court building on Thursday, July 11. Renovations to the almost 60-year-old building – Suwanee’s original city hall – will significantly improve the court customer experience and create more space for court and police employees.

Suwanee is expanding its court building

by Thom ChandlerJuly 12, 2019July 12, 2019

CHAMBLEE -- Chamblee residents who would like to have a tree planted in their front yard can have one planted in their yard for just $25 through a program being offered by the city.

If you live in Chamblee and want a tree planted in your front yard, the city will do it for $25

by Thom ChandlerJuly 10, 2019September 24, 2023

Former Georgia congressman and presidential hopeful Bob Barr has been appointed to a 10-member state commission on judicial qualifications.

Bob Barr to serve on Judicial Qualifications Commission

by Thom ChandlerJuly 8, 2019September 24, 2023

DUNWOODY -- Jay Vinicki has been named the new Assistant City Manager for the City of Dunwoody.

Meet Jay Vinicki, Dunwoody’s new assistant city manager

by Thom ChandlerJune 10, 2019June 10, 2019

A local Dallas resident just scored big. Now it's time for him to give it his best shot.

Metro by T-Mobile Isn’t Horsing Around: Local Dallas Man Wins, To Meet Giannis Antetokounmpo

by Thom ChandlerJune 4, 2019June 4, 2019

ROCKDALE COUNTY -- On Saturday, June 1, Rockdale County Officials hosted the official ribbon cutting ceremony of the dog park located at Richardson Park.

Rockdale County just opened its first dog park

by Thom ChandlerJune 1, 2019June 1, 2019

CHAMBLEE -- The City of Chamblee is the first city in Georgia to launch a new texting service called “Citibot.” Anyone can use their mobile phones’ existing texting service to make requests, report issues or find answers to common city-related questions.

Meet Citibot, Chamblee’s new service that lets residents text their local government

by Thom ChandlerMay 28, 2019May 28, 2019

ATLANTA -- To commemorate the start of its newest construction project, the Ron Clark Academy held an intimate groundbreaking ceremony at its campus on May 22. With construction helmets and shovels by their side, Academy cofounders Ron Clark and Kim Bearden, who serves as the executive director, were joined by current students, alumni, board members, and loyal supporters as they proclaimed the Ryan Marshall Performing Arts Center as the biggest and most important undertaking the school will embark upon.

Construction set to begin on Ron Clark Academy’s new 42,000 square foot performing arts center

by Thom ChandlerMay 23, 2019September 24, 2023

SAVANNAH -- The City of Savannah will officially open Edgemere Sackville Neighborhood Park on Savannah’s Eastside with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, May 16 at 4:00 p.m.

Savannah set to open Edgemere Sackville Neighborhood Park

by Thom ChandlerMay 6, 2019May 6, 2019

Gwinnett County Government recently expanded its social media presence, adding several Facebook and Twitter accounts in an effort to better inform the public about events, news, tips and other items.

Gwinnett County expands presence on Facebook and Twitter

by Thom ChandlerApril 22, 2019April 22, 2019

SAVANNAH -- The City of Savannah will hold two public meetings on Thursday, April 18 at 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. in the Mason Room at the Savannah Civic Center to discuss updating the Alcoholic Beverages Ordinance and the Alcohol Density Overlay District Ordinance.

Savannah wants your input on its alcohol ordinances

by Thom ChandlerApril 15, 2019April 15, 2019

WALKER COUNTY -- Beginning on April 15, Walker County Police will be issuing $25 fines to motorists driving with unsecured or uncovered loads.

Walker County Police will begin enforcing unsecured and uncovered loads law

by Thom ChandlerApril 13, 2019April 13, 2019

DUNWOODY -- Deputy Police Chief David Sides has announced his retirement from the police force. Along with his retirement comes the promotion of several officers.

Dunwoody’s deputy police chief announces retirement

by Thom ChandlerApril 8, 2019April 8, 2019

ROCKDALE COUNTY -- Want to weigh in on the new multi-use trail being built along Granade Road? You'll have an opportunity in April.

Rockdale asks residents to weigh in on new trail

by Thom ChandlerMarch 30, 2019March 30, 2019

FULTON COUNTY -- Fulton County will be spending $19 million to restore the facade of the historic Fulton County Courthouse.

Fulton County will spend $19 million to restore its historic courthouse

by Thom ChandlerMarch 30, 2019September 24, 2023

The City of Savannah has been named a finalist in the Transportation/Infrastructure category for its partnership with the company Roadbotics. It’s a recognition bestowed by International Data Corporation’s 2019 Smart Cities North America Awards. Roadbotics worked with the city to create a database of road infrastructure conditions through machine learning technology that grades every mile of the Savannah road network.

Savannah has been named a finalist for the Smart City Award

by Thom ChandlerMarch 29, 2019March 29, 2019

The City of Atlanta Department of Public Works announced the implementation of scheduled residential bulk collection to begin Monday, April 1. Residents will receive 12 scheduled bulk pick-ups per year at no charge. This includes over 20 bags of yard trimmings.

The City of Atlanta will start requiring residents to schedule bulky waste pick ups in April

by Thom ChandlerMarch 25, 2019September 24, 2023

If you live in the 15-county area that makes up Northwest Georgia, your elected leaders are ready to hear what you have to say about the needs of the region.

What do you think Northwest Georgia needs most?

by Thom ChandlerMarch 22, 2019March 22, 2019