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Meet Oglethorpe University’s new president

After an extensive nationwide search, the Oglethorpe University Board of Trustees has unanimously elected Nicholas Ladany, PhD, as the next President of Oglethorpe University, effective July 1. Ladany will also…

How to vote early in Hall County

Early voting in the March 24, 2020 presidential preference primary begins Monday and Hall County residents will have more options when it comes to where and when they can cast…

Meet Johns Creek’s finalist for city manager

JOHNS CREEK -- Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker has nominated Ed Densmore for the position of City Manager. Bodker announced his intention at the City Council Meeting held Monday, Feb.…

Forsyth County wants public input on commercial design standards and branding for the South Forsyth area

Forsyth County will host an open house to gather feedback from residents, business owners and property owners on south Forsyth’s commercial design standards and branding proposal. The open house will…

Tybee Island is moving sand reserves to stabilize dunes on Gulick Street

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TYBEE ISLAND -- As part of an ongoing beach nourishment and dune restoration project, the City of Tybee Island this week will be moving its remaining sand reserves from Polk…

Want to be a poll worker in Hall County? Here’s what you need to know

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The Hall County Elections Department is looking for poll workers for the upcoming election season. "We need poll workers who are willing to serve during the upcoming Presidential Preference Primary…

Dunwoody is inviting residents to a forum about the 2020 census

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DUNWOODY -- The City of Dunwoody and the Atlanta Regional Census Center will hold a Census Community Forum at the Dunwoody Library on Tuesday, January 28 at 6:30 p.m. All…

South Fulton will swear-in city council members Saturday

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SOUTH FULTON -- The City of South Fulton will begin the New Year with the swearing-in of its newly elected and re-elected council members. Corey A. Reeves will be sworn…

Hall County begins search for new Public Works chief

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HALL COUNTY -- Hall County's Public Works chief Ken Rearden has announced his resignation, prompting some changes to the county's staffing. Srikanth Yamala, who most recently served as Director of…

Johns Creek’s JC Now app gets major update

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JOHNS CREEK -- An app that allows Johns Creek residents to send requests and receive alerts from the city has been given a major update. Johns Creek Now, the city's…

Johns Creek has created a tool to help homeowners calculate property tax exemptions

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The City of Johns Creek has created an online calculator tool to help homeowners in the city calculate and verify their 2019 property exemptions found on 2019 property assessment notices. The new Homestead Exemption…

DeKalb Commissioner Larry Johnson has been elected 2nd Vice President of the National Association of Counties

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DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson has been elected 2nd Vice President of the National Association of Counties. “I am honored to be elected as NACo’s next 2nd Vice President,” said Commissioner Johnson,…

Do you have a past due traffic violation in Dunwoody? You can get the additional fees waived in August

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DUNWOODY -- Motorists who have past due traffic violations in Dunwoody have an opportunity to have the additional and contempt fees waived during the month of August. During the month…

Suwanee is expanding its court building

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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…