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Suwanee Police Chief Mike Jones was honored on March 14, 2019 at the State Capitol as Georgia’s 2018-2019 Chief of the Year. Senators Renee Unterman and John Albers sponsored Senate Resolution 47, commending and congratulating Chief Jones for 45 years of outstanding service. Click here to read the full proclamation.

Suwanee Police Chief named Georgia’s police Chief of the Year

by Thom ChandlerMarch 20, 2019September 24, 2023

Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner Richard Steele said today that the county will be adding four more self-service kiosks where residents can renew tags and walk away with a decal in hand. This brings the total number of kiosks in the county to six.

Gwinnett County is getting four new tag renewal kiosks

by Thom ChandlerMarch 13, 2019March 15, 2019

Reproductive Biology Associates, the oldest continuously operating full-service private fertility treatment center in the United States and a part of the Prelude Fertilitynetwork, announces today the opening of RBA’s new satellite location on the campus of Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.

Reproductive Biology Associates opens new facility on Piedmont Hospital campus

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 19, 2019September 24, 2023

The City of Woodstock announced today that the gazebo located in The Park at City Center will be undergoing a major renovation.

Downtown Woodstock’s gazebo is getting a facelift

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 18, 2019February 18, 2019

Walker County has a new way for the public to receive emergency and community notifications. The SirenGPS app can send push notifications to smartphones in a matter of seconds, keeping residents alerted to bad weather and other community concerns or interests.

Walker County has a new public notification app

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 15, 2019February 15, 2019

The Georgia Municipal Association in partnership with Georgia Trend magazine, has released the list of communities throughout the state that it deems the best to live work and play. The cities given this distinction were chosen for their efforts in advancing job creation, housing offerings, and recreational amenities.

These cities were named the best live, work and play cities in Georgia for 2019

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 1, 2019September 24, 2023

Gwinnett County residents will go to the polls March 19 to vote on a contract with MARTA for the provision of expanded transit services.

Here’s how you can find out more about Gwinnett County’s proposed MARTA referendum

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 21, 2019March 17, 2019

Atlanta City Council member Andrea Boone wants to help Atlanta residents clear misdemeanors off their criminal histories. She is co-hosting the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Legacy Expungement Bowl Jan. 25 with Fulton County Solicitor General Keith Gammage and the Georgia Justice Project.

Atlanta’s Expungement Bowl offers a chance to clear misdemeanors off your record

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 19, 2019March 17, 2019

The Georgia Public Library Service has named the DeKalb County Public Library as Georgia’s Public Library of the Year. DeKalb was recognized for offering public programming that embraces the county’s diverse community.

DeKalb County’s library system is the best in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 13, 2019March 17, 2019

Looking for a fun job in a team environment? Six Flags Over Georgia is seeking to hire 3,000 hard-working and enthusiastic for the 2019 season, beginning on March 9.

Here’s how you can land a job at Six Flags this year

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 11, 2019March 17, 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

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

Tanger Outlets in Commerce recently showed its thanks and support to several area agencies. As part of their ‘Random Acts of Kindness’ campaign, Tanger made separate $500 donations to the Banks County Sheriff’s Department, the Banks County Fire Department, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, Jackson County Rescue-911 and the Maysville Fire Department.

Tanger Outlets continues yearly Random Acts of Kindness tradition

by Thom ChandlerDecember 28, 2018December 28, 2018

In November, Walker County voters approved two alcohol questions on their ballots.

Here’s how you can give your input on Walker County’s Sunday alcohol sales ordinance

by Thom ChandlerDecember 10, 2018December 14, 2018

Following a long career of public service and leadership, Deputy City Manager Ken Turner announced his retirement this week. Turner began his tenure in Avondale Estates in 2008 as financial director, serving as interim city manager and most recently deputy city manager. His last day as deputy city manager of the City of Avondale Estates will be Dec. 10.

Avondale Estates says goodbye to Deputy City Manager Ken Turner

by Thom ChandlerNovember 30, 2018December 14, 2018

Atlanta mayor announces new jobs training program

by Thom ChandlerNovember 26, 2018September 24, 2023

The Savannah City Council has approved a referendum passed during the general election that will allow on-premises alcoholic beverages to be served beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Sundays, as opposed to the previous earliest time of 12:30 p.m.

Savannah will start serving alcohol at 11 a.m. on Sundays

by Thom ChandlerNovember 21, 2018December 14, 2018