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Education
Gwinnett County School Board Budget Dissent Exposes Bloat
Board pushback exposes ballooning expenditures in Gwinnett County Public Schools as taxpayers face surging property reassessments.
Education
Gwinnett County School Board Appoints New Chief Under Shadow of Past Ethics Violations
The Gwinnett County school board faces scrutiny after appointing Dr. Alexandra Estrella, who previously paid fines for conflict-of-interest violations in NY.
Lawrenceville, Georgia · Sep 4, 2026
Education
Parental Pushback Wins: Gwinnett County School Board Curriculum Halt Stops Controversial Course
The Gwinnett County school board curriculum for a controversial Black studies course was halted after intense parental pushback in Suwanee, Georgia.
Elections
Walton County Commission District 5: Jeremy Todd Adams on the 2026 Ballot
As Walton County looks toward the future, District 5 Commissioner Jeremy Todd Adams remains a central figure in the ongoing debate over local fiscal policy.
Education
Social Circle School Board: Budget Priorities and Policy Changes for 2026
Social Circle City Schools officials met Tuesday to address a $26.2 million budget and new parental rights policies as the district manages rapid growth.
Social Circle, Georgia · Sep 1, 2026
Local Government
What's Being Built in Loganville? New Subdivisions and Rezoning Updates
Loganville officials are tightening the reins on development as the city faces mounting pressure from new residential and commercial rezoning applications.
Loganville, Georgia · Sep 1, 2026
Elections
Gwinnett District Attorney Challenges Georgia Law Impacting Gwinnett County Election Integrity
Gwinnett DA Patsy Austin-Gatson sues to block HB 369, a law removing party labels from local ballots, sparking a debate over Gwinnett County election integrity.
Lawrenceville, Georgia · Aug 30, 2026
Crime & Safety
Gwinnett Sheriff's Sting: 10 Arrested in Lawrenceville Undercover Sting
A major Lawrenceville undercover sting led by the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office resulted in 10 arrests targeting the demand for sexual exploitation.
Lawrenceville, Georgia · Aug 30, 2026
Crime & Safety
TikTok Crime? Gwinnett Police Link Lawrenceville Business Burglaries to Social Media Trend
Gwinnett County Police investigate a series of Lawrenceville business burglaries at Urban Air locations linked to a viral social media trend among juveniles.
Lawrenceville, Georgia · Aug 30, 2026
Education
Surveillance or Safety? The Impact of Gwinnett County School Security Systems
Gwinnett County Public Schools activates its $20 million weapons detection rollout for the 2026 school year, sparking debate over student privacy and safety.
Education
Curriculum Victory? Gwinnett County School Board Curriculum Halt Stops Controversial Course
The Gwinnett County school board curriculum debate reaches a turning point as officials pause a controversial Black Studies course amid parental concerns.
Local Government
Norcross Ransomware Attack: Taxpayer Data at Risk After Security Breach
The Norcross ransomware attack has left residents questioning the security of their personal data and the transparency of Gwinnett County local government.
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.