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Dry leaves and branches burning on the ground with visible flames and smoke rising, surrounded by some green and withered foliage.

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Woodstock issues immediate burn ban in response to wildfires

by B.T. ClarkApril 23, 2026April 23, 2026

Single-story brick building with a red metal roof, multiple white-framed windows, and a covered entrance. Two flags, the American flag and the Georgia state flag, are flying on a flagpole near the entrance. A white fence with the number 468 is in the foreground, along a concrete sidewalk and green lawn with small shrubs and a palm tree. The sky is overcast.

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Long County sheriff denies asking for furloughs as county sinks into $2 million debt

by B.T. ClarkApril 21, 2026April 21, 2026

Closure of a portion of Fraser Street between Alpharetta Street (SR 9) and Norcross Street is scheduled from April 17, 2026, to October 30, 2026, for the Chambray Hotel construction. The closed section is highlighted in green on the map, adjacent to the Chambray Hotel construction site. Residential and business access will be maintained at all times during the road closure.

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Fraser Street closed in Roswell through October for hotel construction

by B.T. ClarkApril 14, 2026April 14, 2026

White robot human features

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Chamblee adds AI chatbot to city website

by B.T. ClarkApril 10, 2026April 10, 2026

A yellow excavator is demolishing a brick building, creating a pile of rubble. Water is being sprayed onto the demolition site, likely to control dust. The building has a flat, dark roof and is surrounded by greenery and a sidewalk. There are power lines running across the image and an empty parking lot in the background.

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Demolition starts at former Bibb Mill site in East Macon

by B.T. ClarkApril 3, 2026April 3, 2026

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Burke County has a curfew for kids under 18: Here’s what parents need to know

by B.T. ClarkApril 1, 2026April 1, 2026

Three police officers wearing bright pink uniforms and sunglasses stand smiling in front of a police vehicle. The text above them reads "UNIFORM UPDATE" followed by "High visibility initiative. Fashion forward policing." Below the officers, the text says "Community feedback has spoken. More color. More sparkle." A police badge labeled "Johns Creek Police, Georgia" is displayed in the bottom right corner.

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Johns Creek police swap blue for pink in April Fool’s Day uniform update

by B.T. ClarkApril 1, 2026April 1, 2026

A construction site with exposed blue water pipes and a small stream of water flowing from one pipe into a muddy area. The background shows an urban skyline with tall buildings and a cloudy sky. Large, bold text reading "Water Outage" is superimposed over the image, with a water texture inside the letters.

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Hazlehurst water is out. The city is working on it

by B.T. ClarkApril 1, 2026April 1, 2026

A man in a bright pink hoodie, patterned shorts, sunglasses, and a backward cap is crouching and posing energetically in front of a blue inflatable arch labeled "START 2 FINISH" at a race event. Behind him, a crowd of runners is gathered at the starting line, with some people standing on the sides. The event is identified as the "Noonday Shanty 5 & 10K" in the bottom left corner.

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Nearly 500 runners set record at Noonday Shanty 5K/10K in Town Center

by B.T. ClarkMarch 30, 2026March 30, 2026

Serious Teenagers on Smartphones

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Atlanta police remind parents of youth curfew hours

by B.T. ClarkMarch 29, 2026March 29, 2026