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Georgia's top two youth volunteers of 2019, Anish Bikmal, 18, of Cumming and Seth De La Pena, 13, of Alpharetta, were honored in the nation’s capital last night for their outstanding volunteer service during the 24th annual presentation of The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards.

Two Georgia students honored in Washington D.C.

by Thom ChandlerMay 6, 2019May 6, 2019

Atlanta-based Mark Spain Real Estate has been recognized for a third consecutive year by the Atlanta Business Chronicle with the Pacesetter Award. This award annually honors metro Atlanta’s top fastest-growing privately held companies with a track record for revenue and employee growth. The top 100 list was published online and in the April 26, 2019 issue of Atlanta Business Chronicle.

Popular metro Atlanta Real Estate Agency earns top honors

by Thom ChandlerMay 6, 2019September 24, 2023

BROOKHAVEN -- Oglethorpe University President Lawrence M. Schall J.D., Ed.D. has announced that he will end his service, effective June 30, 2020. Schall has served as president of Oglethorpe University since 2005 and is currently the longest-serving sitting college or university president in Georgia.

Georgia’s longest serving sitting college president is stepping down next year

by Thom ChandlerApril 30, 2019September 24, 2023

Zoo Atlanta joins fellow educators, schools, students and educational organizations statewide in celebrating Georgia’s seventh-annual STEM Day on Friday, May 3. The collaborative celebration, produced by TAG-Ed, engages STEM-based organizations and schools across the state to highlight the importance of science, technology, engineering and math.

May 3 is STEM day at Zoo Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerApril 30, 2019September 24, 2023

SAVANNAH -- City Manager Rob Hernandez has announced his appointment of Derik Minard as Fire Chief for the City of Savannah. Minard comes from Colorado where he served as Deputy Fire Chief of Operations for the City of Westminster.

Meet Derik Minard, Savannah’s new fire chief

by Thom ChandlerApril 30, 2019April 30, 2019

CHICKAMAUGA -- A Christmas movie is filming in Walker County, and the film's producers are looking for local extras.

Casting Call: ‘The Farmer and the Belle’ is filming in north Georgia

by Thom ChandlerApril 25, 2019April 25, 2019

SAVANNAH -- Savannah Police are investigating a Victory Drive crash that resulted in injuries to a 9-year-old pedestrian.

9-year-old boy struck by car in Savannah

by Thom ChandlerApril 21, 2019April 21, 2019

ATLANTA -- Zoo Atlanta and the Atlanta Humane Society will team up on the third-annual ZooPaws pet adoption event Saturday, April 27. The community event will take place in Grant Park, just outside the gates of Zoo Atlanta, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Want to adopt a pet? Come to Zoo Atlanta on April 27

by Thom ChandlerApril 16, 2019September 24, 2023

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

SUWANEE -- On Saturday, April 20, the City of Suwanee is inviting everyone to get lit in Town Center at the community lantern parade.

Lantern parade set to light up Suwanee

by Thom ChandlerApril 15, 2019April 15, 2019

CUMMING -- PetSuites has recently begun construction on a 14,000 square foot pet care facility featuring pools, kitty play areas, big dog and little dog play yards, overnight boarding, grooming and more. The new resort will be located at 4405 Front Nine Drive in Cumming.

14,000 square foot pet resort coming to Cumming

by Thom ChandlerApril 10, 2019September 24, 2023

ATLANTA -- Red Beard Restaurants chef-owner Kevin Gillespie recently announced the hiring of Brian Baxter as chef de cuisine of Cold Beer, his new beverage-focused sharable plates concept. Set to debut this summer, the restaurant, with its multiple patios, will overlook the Atlanta BeltLine in Historic Old Fourth Ward.

Food

Cold Beer, a new beverage-focused sharable plates restaurant overlooking the BeltLine lands Nashville chef

by Thom ChandlerApril 9, 2019September 24, 2023

Wee Blessing subscription service wants to meet your whole family’s wardrobe needs

by Thom ChandlerApril 8, 2019April 8, 2019

The Board of Regents today named Dr. Jann Luciana Joseph president of Georgia Gwinnett College. Joseph will begin her new position July 1.

Meet the new president of Georgia Gwinnett College

by Thom ChandlerApril 5, 2019April 5, 2019

DECATUR -- Vision Hospitality Group, Inc. announced the opening of the six-story Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Atlanta Decatur/Emory, which is one of eleven Vision hotels either in development or operation in Atlanta.

Hampton Inn & Suites opens on Clairemont Avenue

by Thom ChandlerApril 4, 2019September 24, 2023

CHICKAMAUGA — The Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District officials have confirmed a case of Hepatitis A in a food handler at the McDonald‘s at 106 Lafayette Road in Chickamauga.

Chickamauga McDonald’s worker found to be infected with Hepatitis A

by Thom ChandlerApril 3, 2019June 5, 2020

ATLANTA -- Fulton County's Wolf Creek Amphitheater will launch its 2019 season on Saturday, May 4. Concertgoers can look forward to a full season with a diverse offering of talent at the Atlanta-based venue.

Wolf Creek Amphitheater kicks off 2019 season in May

by Thom ChandlerApril 3, 2019April 3, 2019

Tybee Island will host the 22nd Annual Tybee Tour of Homes Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $45 per person and include admission into eight homes, a parking pass and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Tybee Tour of Homes returns in May

by Thom ChandlerApril 3, 2019April 3, 2019