*There were 19 graduates from this year's Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials' Institute of Leadership class. They came from Cherokee. Cobb, Dekalb, Fulton, Gwinnett, Hall, Houston, and Whitfield counties. Click here to read more about GALEO and the Institute of Leadership.
*Sautee-Nacoochee weekly update.
*A special event for teens, aged 12-19, is set for the Braselton Library Nov. 21. Beginning at 5:00 p.m., a Teens Friendsgiving will be held with food, games, and fellowship as teens eat turkey and celebrate the bounty of the fall season. Contact the library at 706-654-1992 for additional information.
*The Jackson County Animal Shelter has an immediate need for cat and dog food. Donations can be dropped off at the Animal Shelter or at the Historic Courthouse in Jefferson.
*A Georgia Lottery Fantasy 5 ticket worth $339,725 was sold at the Publix Supermarket at McGinnis Crossing in Suwanee Nov. 12.
*Bill Rutledge Road in Barrow County will be closed for about 30 days beginning Nov. 18 as work continues on the widening and construction of the Winder Bypass. A detour will be in place.
*The Hall County Christmas Market will be held at the North Hall Community Center Nov. 22-23. The annual event features local artists, craftspeople and merchants from around north Georgia. It will be open 5:00-9:00 Nov. 22 and 8:00-2:00 Nov. 23. Sponsored by Hall County Parks & Leisure Services. No charge to attend.
*The Georgia Department of Corrections will host a "hiring event" at the Goodwill Career Center in Oakwood Nov. 21, 9:00-2:00 for positions at state prisons in Alto and Buford. Click here for more information.
*Controversial plans to relocate a family cemetery near Gainesville go back to the Hall County Planning Commission Monday. The matter was tabled by the planning board Oct. 21.
