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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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Crime & Safety
Shocking Crime: Man Accused of Abandoning Children During Duluth Carjacking Spree
A suspect is in custody following a Duluth carjacking spree where he allegedly abandoned two young children. Read the full investigation on WorthFighting.org.
Local Government
Unelected Bureaucracy: Who is Really Running Gwinnett County?
Lawrenceville residents demand Gwinnett County government accountability as unelected bureaucrats drive a $2.67 billion budget and radical equity agendas.
Lawrenceville, Georgia · Aug 13, 2026
Education
Parental Power: Gwinnett County School Board Revokes Suwanee Cell Tower Lease
The Gwinnett County school board revoked a cell tower lease in Suwanee after parents at Parsons Elementary organized to protect their children from radiation.
Crime & Safety
Crisis in the Classroom: Student Wounded in Norcross High School Shooting
A Norcross High School shooting has left one student wounded and a suspect in custody, sparking demands for stricter Gwinnett County school security measures.
Opinion
Newnan Rezoning Delay: Walter Sands Road Hearing Pushed to August 25
A major rezoning request by LDO Coweta, LLC for Walter Sands Road has been delayed, giving Newnan residents more time to scrutinize the impact of 'Project Oak.'
Infrastructure
Senoia Fire Station #10 Update: Commissioners Approve Utility Contract
Coweta County Commissioners move forward with Fire Station #10 in Senoia, approving utility contracts as the project nears completion amidst budget and tax
Local Government
Modernizing Coweta 911: How SPLOST Funds Are Being Used for New Call-Handling Tech
Coweta County is leveraging voter-approved SPLOST funds to modernize its 911 call-handling systems, ensuring faster emergency response times and fiscal
Business & Economy
Coweta Considers New Rules for Local Cottage Food Businesses
Coweta County officials are drafting new rules to allow residents to sell homemade goods, slashing red tape for local cottage food businesses in Newnan.
Local Government
Coweta County Property Tax Rate 2026: Public Hearings Set for Millage Rate
Coweta County officials are holding public hearings on a proposed 2026 millage rate that exceeds the rollback rate, triggering state-mandated tax increase
Education
Paulding School Board District 2: Candidates and Key Issues
As Dallas families settle into the 2026 school year, the race for Paulding School Board District 2 intensifies over parental rights and curriculum transparency.
Elections
Who Is Running for Paulding County Commission District 2? Meet the Candidates
Three Republican candidates face off in the District 2 primary, focusing on fiscal responsibility, infrastructure, and managing Dallas's rapid growth.
Education
Who is Running for Barrow County School Board? 2026 Candidate Guide
With the 2026 general election approaching, Barrow County voters are demanding accountability on school safety and parental rights in the classroom.
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.