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Georgia local news from WorthFighting.org — covering local government, schools, elections, business, crime, and community developments across the 25 cities we currently follow in Georgia.
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Education
Parental Rights Win: Gwinnett County School Board Halts Black Studies Course Pending State Approval
The Gwinnett County school board halts the AP Black Studies course to align with state standards, marking a major win for parental rights in Suwanee, Georgia.
Education
Britt Elementary Principal Keisha Jackson Takes Helm for 2026 School Year
New Britt Elementary principal Keisha Jackson begins her tenure in Snellville as Gwinnett County parents demand high academic standards and parental rights.
Snellville, Georgia · Aug 4, 2026
Elections
Gwinnett County Elections 2026: Everything You Need to Know
Gwinnett County elections 2026 decide who runs Georgia's second-largest county, who sits on the school board, and how your tax dollars are spent. Here's what conservative voters need to know.
Lawrenceville, Georgia · Aug 4, 2026
Business & Economy
Gwinnett County Zoning Scam Targets Local Businesses with Fake Fees
Gwinnett County officials are warning Lawrenceville residents about a Gwinnett County zoning scam involving fraudulent emails and fake application approval
Lawrenceville, Georgia · Aug 4, 2026
Crime & Safety
Suspect in Custody After Deadly Sunday Morning Shooting in Snellville
Gwinnett County Police apprehended a murder suspect moments after a fatal shooting on Stone Mountain Highway, demonstrating the power of proactive law
Snellville, Georgia · Aug 4, 2026
Education
Search for New GCPS Superintendent Moves Forward After Board Ousts Watts
Following the termination of Dr. Calvin Watts, Gwinnett County Public Schools enters a new era under Dr. Alexandra Estrella as parents demand a return to merit.
Crime & Safety
Gwinnett’s Safety Gap: The Push to Restore ICE Cooperation
Sheriff Keybo Taylor’s 2021 decision to scrap Gwinnett’s 287(g) agreement left a hole in local security. Now, Georgia’s HB 1105 offers a path to restore order.
Lawrenceville, Georgia · Aug 4, 2026
Local Government
Trapped on Duluth Highway: How One Gwinnett Neighborhood Stalled a 178-Townhome Land Grab
A developer wants to drop 178 townhomes on a wooded 21-acre tract at McDaniel Farm Road. County staff said approve. The neighbors — citing 20 crashes and a disappearing tree line — said not so fast.
Local Government
Not in Our Backyard: How 19,000 Gwinnett Voters Stopped Lawrenceville's Annexation Land Grab
The City of Lawrenceville wanted to swallow 19,000 unincorporated residents and become the largest city in Gwinnett County. The residents had other ideas — and a vote.
Lawrenceville, Georgia · Jul 29, 2026
Crime & Safety
ICE Immigration Enforcement in Cedartown Removes Dangerous Criminals
A targeted ICE immigration enforcement operation in Cedartown resulted in the arrest of multiple criminal noncitizens, reinforcing the rule of law in Polk
Crime & Safety
Duluth Police Credit Proactive Patrols as Crime Falls Sharply
Burglaries down 56%, robberies down 57%, and stolen vehicles down 52% in Duluth as Chief Jacquelyn Carruth pairs community policing with a new Real-Time Crime Center.
Infrastructure
As Gwinnett Tops 1 Million Residents, Duluth Neighbors Ask Who Growth Is For
Gwinnett County crossed 1 million residents this year. In Duluth, the push to redevelop aging retail corridors is running into traffic, flooding, and school-crowding concerns from the people who already live there.
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.