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The first official school board meeting of 2019 resulted in newly elected officers, with outgoing School Board president Linda Bryant being re-elected to the post for a two-year term. Julia Bernath was elected to a one-year term as vice president.

Linda Bryant re-elected president of Fulton County School Board

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 8, 2019September 24, 2023

The Office of Municipal Archives in Savannah is opening a new exhibit titled “Abstracts & Animals” now through December 2019 in the City Hall Rotunda.

Work of two Georgia artists on display at Savannah City Hall

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 8, 2019January 8, 2019

Food

New gusto! restaurant to open Jan. 15 in West Midtown Center

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 7, 2019January 7, 2019

Not everyone can afford to treat their friends or work colleagues to a suite at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the big game. For those looking to throw a party with a crowd of fellow football fans - or host a business gathering while in town for the festivities - Atlanta makes it easy to display a bit of that famed Southern hospitality without the hassle of lots of planning and coordinating. These restaurants offer an array of bold menu options and affordable packages to ensure that any team meeting, from a dozen guests to 100, ends in victory.

Entertainment, Super Bowl

Top places to host a Super Bowl party in metro Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 7, 2019April 9, 2020

Start your engines—early! NASCAR fans in metro Atlanta will not have to wait until February’s Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 event to get a glimpse of the 2019 race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. QuikTrip, one of the nation’s premier convenience and gasoline marketers, will host a Pit Party for fans on Saturday, Jan. 26 at a Norcross QT store to kick off the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 race weekend in February.

Norcross QuikTrip gets NASCAR fans revved up for race

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 7, 2019September 24, 2023

Council member Michael Julian Bond, joined by members of the Atlanta City Council, honored Georgia Governor Nathan Deal Monday with a proclamation and celebrated the two-term governor’s accomplishments, including his reform of the state’s criminal justice system.

Atlanta City Council members honor outgoing Georgia Governor Nathan Deal

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 7, 2019January 7, 2019

Savannah State University President Cheryl Davenport Dozier announced last week she will retire as president effective June 30.

Savannah State University president announces retirement

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 6, 2019September 24, 2023

Theatergoers can look forward to a month full of sensational programming at Aurora Theatre as it kicks-off 2019. Guests of all ages are invited to celebrate fresh beginnings during Teatro Aurora’s Reyes Y Mariachis or let imaginations run wild during Aurora Children’s Playhouse. Aspiring young actors can learn the ins and outs of performing arts when attending winter classes at Aurora Theatre Academy, while adults will laugh the evening away with Aurora Comedy Nights. The laughs continue with A Doll’s House, Part 2, a smash Broadway hit for the whole family, opening January 10.

Liz Russo and Beat Bugs headline Aurora Theatre’s winter lineup

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 4, 2019January 4, 2019

The 2019 Progressive® Insurance Atlanta Boat Show is coming ashore to the Georgia World Congress Center Hall A Jan. 10 through 13, 2019, showcasing more than 600 of the newest boats along with the latest in marine accessories and products.

Atlanta Boat Show sails into town next week

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 4, 2019September 24, 2023

Gov. Nathan Deal was today joined by First Lady Sandra Deal, chief of staff Chris Riley and House Speaker David Ralston to unveil the official portrait of Gov. Deal and Mrs. Deal at the Georgia State Capitol. The portrait, painted by Thomas Nash, will be displayed outside the governor's office on the second floor of the Capitol.

Portrait of Governor Nathan Deal unveiled at State Capitol

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 3, 2019January 3, 2019

What do you think of Fulton County’s new logo?

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 3, 2019January 3, 2019

Don't leave your used Christmas tree by the curb after you take it down. Bring it to the annual Bring One for the Chipper event sponsored by Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful and Gwinnett County. You can drop off natural Christmas trees without lights or decorations through Jan. 20 at designated sites in Gwinnett County.

Tips and Knowledge

Here’s where you can dispose of your Christmas tree in Gwinnett County

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 3, 2019January 3, 2019

It’s time to saddle up for a 10-gallon historical hoedown. The Center for Puppetry Arts is rounding up some of America’s most famous heroes and heroines to present a production packed with tall tales, twangy tunes and glory stories of the American west.

Paul Bunyan and the Tall Tale Medicine Show heads to Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 3, 2019January 3, 2019

The new year is here, offering a fresh start to gardens indoors and out. To celebrate, the pros at Pike Nurseries are welcoming in 2019 with free classes to provide green thumbs of all skill levels with insight needed to freshen the air with houseplants and enjoy watching birds flutter outside the windows. With these expert tips, gardeners can feel confident kicking off resolutions to play in the dirt all year long.

Want to bring all the birds to your yard? This class will show you how

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 3, 2019January 3, 2019

If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about local government and how it operates, then Chamblee 101 is for you.

Want to know more about local government? Chamblee 101 may be for you

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 2, 2019February 23, 2019

The City of Suwanee is accepting submissions through Jan. 31 for its annual Snap Suwanee photo competition.

Photographers: The City of Suwanee wants your pics

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 2, 2019January 13, 2019

Gwinnett County's year-long bicentennial celebration wrapped up Dec. 15, but newcomers and history buffs can still learn the back story of Georgia’s second most-populous county. Gwinnett County Government has developed six documentaries about the county’s past and posted them on the official bicentennial website at www.gwinnett200.com.

Evergreen, Georgia Places

Want to Know More About Local History? Gwinnett County Has Released Six Online Documentaries

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 1, 2019October 10, 2023

Police detectives and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation have traced human remains that were found in a scrap yard in Candler County to a local funeral home that was doing renovations.

GBI: Human remains found in a Candler County scrap yard were stored in a shed at a funeral home

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 1, 2019January 1, 2019