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VOX · Jefferson, GA
Nearby: Jefferson, GAAllegations of racist behavior during a Sept. 11 football game sparked investigations, public reactions, and questions about student safety. from Maynard Jackson High School in Atlanta traveled to Jefferson High School in Jefferson, Georgia, for a football game. A student from Maynard Jackson, Kylie, posted her version of what happened on TikTok, which is no longer available. While the allegations sparked widespread concern, the schools’ investigations later produced differing perspectives on what happened that night. According to Kylie’s TikTok, students and parents alleged that Maynard Jackson football players, marching band members, as well as supporters were subjected to racial slurs and other discriminatory behavior. Other social media posts also alleged that Confederate flags were displayed and that students were spit on during the game.
Times · Flowery Branch, GA
Nearby: Flowery Branch, GACherokee Bluff's Jaycee Archer celebrates her solo home run in Game 1 of the Lady Bears' Class 3A state softball doubleheader against LaGrange on Oct. 15, 2025 in Flowery Branch. Photo by David Friedlander Cherokee Bluff and East Hall both put players on First-Team All-Region
Times · Gainesville, GA
Nearby: Gainesville, GAA man was shot multiple times and critically injured by a Gainesville police officer Thursday, Nov. 12, after police say he opened fire on the officer behind the New Holland Market shopping center.
Interior Journal · Cumming, GA
Nearby: Cumming, GASTANFORD — The nursing skills Jessica Carter uses every day at Stanford Crossing helped her win first place in a company competition, earning her a new car, a vacation and a scholarship. Carter won the nursing category at Journey’s 2026 Skills Summit finale in October in Cumming, Georgia, after competing at a regional summit in Lexington in July. Journey is Stanford Crossing’s management company. “When I won, I felt like I won the lottery,” Carter said. Her thoughts went to her daughter, Ava, and her brother, Devin, and how proud they would be. She also looked toward her bosses, Celina and Tevis, grateful that they had believed she could win. Carter said her prizes included a new Toyota Camry, a $10,000 vacation and a scholarship. The competition tested nurses on wound care, tracheostomy care, starting an IV, giving an intramuscular injection and performing CPR.
