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Opinion
Promises Kept? Buford Veterans Call for Prioritizing Those Who Served in Gwinnett County Budget
Buford veterans are sounding the alarm as Gwinnett County’s $2.58 billion budget prioritizes new bureaucratic hubs over direct support for those who served.
Local Government
Hall County Planning Commission Under Fire for Open Meetings Violations
A third-party investigation into the Hall County Planning Commission reveals systemic Open Meetings Act violations, sparking calls for official removals.
Gainesville, Georgia · Aug 12, 2026
Elections
Who is Running for Barrow County School Board in 2026? Election Preview
As Winder students return to classrooms, the 2026 Barrow County School Board race heats up with a focus on parental rights, school safety, and fiscal sanity.
Education
Barrow County Schools Opt Out of Homestead Exemption: Tax Impact
Barrow County Schools' decision to opt out of the HB 581 tax cap leaves Winder homeowners facing uncapped assessment growth as the board prioritizes revenue.
Local Government
Coweta County Data Center Rules: New Noise and Buffer Requirements Proposed
Coweta County leaders are tightening the screws on data center developers, proposing strict new noise and buffer rules to protect rural residents from
Local Government
Barrow County School Board Proposes 15.55 Millage Rate: Taxpayer Guide
Barrow County officials have set a 15.55 millage rate for the FY 2027 budget, sparking debate over fiscal accountability and the rising cost of local
Education
Paulding County Schools Launch Dedicated Police Department
Paulding County School District has officially transitioned to its own internal police force, swearing in 33 officers to secure 35 campuses in Dallas, Georgia.
Local Government
Coweta County Millage Rate 2026: Proposed Budget Shifts Costs to Lower Taxes
Coweta County commissioners propose a 16.7% millage rate cut for 2026, balancing a 14% spending hike by shifting health insurance costs to county employees.
Education
Protecting Childhood: Duluth Library Book Challenge Leads Parents to Battle School Board Over 'Graphic' Content
A Duluth library book challenge is heating up as Gwinnett County parents demand the removal of sexually explicit materials from the young adult section.
Education
Who Represents You? A Guide to Dawson County School Board Districts
Dawson County School Board controls two-thirds of local property tax revenue. Learn how the district map impacts Juno residents and fiscal accountability.
Infrastructure
Walton County Water Treatment Plant: How $50M in ARPA Funds Are Being Spent
As Walton County sets its 2026 tax rate, we investigate the $122 million Hard Labor Creek project and the massive influx of federal ARPA relief funds.
Local Government
Hall County Property Tax 2026: Board of Assessors Sets August Meeting Dates
Hall County homeowners face a critical window as the Board of Tax Assessors prepares for its August 19 meeting amid a proposed 14.12% property tax increase.
Gainesville, Georgia · Aug 12, 2026
Georgia County News
In-depth conservative coverage of local government, schools, elections, and development across ten high-priority Georgia counties.
Gwinnett County
Georgia's second-largest county — Gwinnett covers school board battles, commission races, rapid development, and shifting political alignment.
Forsyth County
One of Georgia's fastest-growing counties — Forsyth's explosive development, school enrollment, and property tax debates drive local headlines.
Cherokee County
A booming suburb northwest of Atlanta — Cherokee faces rapid growth, rezoning fights, and school capacity challenges.
Paulding County
A fast-growing west-metro county — Paulding balances rural character with warehouse, data center, and residential development pressure.
Barrow County
A small but rapidly growing northeast Georgia county — Barrow's school system and residential development are central local issues.
Jackson County
A growing northeast Georgia county — Jefferson, Commerce, and Braselton see steady development, economic growth, and infrastructure expansion.
Coweta County
A thriving southwest-metro county — Newnan and Senoia attract new residents, businesses, and film industry investment.
Walton County
An exurban county east of Atlanta — Monroe and Loganville balance small-town identity with metro Atlanta's outward growth.
Hall County
A northeast Georgia economic hub — Gainesville's poultry industry, lake development, and immigration policy shape local debates.
Dawson County
A fast-growing north Georgia county — Dawsonville and the GA-400 corridor bring new residents, development, and infrastructure demands.