š± How strict will new Ball Ground schoolāzone speed cameras really be?
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In today's newsletter:
- How strict will new Ball Ground schoolāzone speed cameras really be?
Also on today's calendar: Candidate Forum featuring those running for: U.S. Senate.
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Today's riddle: Why is it so hot after a ball game? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.
- Thursday: Showers around in the p.m., temps: high: 79, low: 61.
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 75 and low of 61 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Ball Ground Adds RedSpeed SchoolāZone Cameras Near Elementary (hoodline.com) ā Drivers around Ball Ground Elementary STEM Academy will soon face automated RedSpeed cameras ticketing anyone going 11 mph or more over the schoolāzone limit during tightly defined school-day hours. City officials say the state-funded system wonāt cost taxpayers upfront, will start with a warning-only phase, and must channel any fine revenue back into public safety, not the general budget. 
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Candidate Forum featuring those running for: U.S. Senate
Cherokee County Historic Courthouse, 90 North St, Canton, GA, 30114,
5:15 pm
Thursday April 2
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Other local events
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Surrender Hill
Feathers Edge Vineyards , 10061 Ball Ground Hwy , Ball Ground
2:00 pm -
Live @ RockSolid Brewing
Rock Solid Brewing , 345 Gilmer Ferry Rd , Ball Ground
5:00 pm
Sunday April 5
Saturday April 25
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A Girl & A Gun
Appalachian Gun Pawn & Range 50 yard Indoor Range , 140 Shelby Ln , Jasper
9:30 am -
Administrative & Municipal Court Offices Closed in Observance of Good Friday
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The Right Fit
Appalachian Gun Pawn & Range 50 yard Indoor Range , 140 Shelby Ln , Jasper
10:00 am -
City Council Meeting
Holly Springs, GA Calendar
6:30 pm -
Dr Walker Linda
Alpharetta and Old Milton County Historical Society , 1835 Old Milton Parkway , Alpharetta
11:00 am -
Thrive 5K for Breast Cancer
2094 Refuge Rd , Jasper
1:00 pm -
Gardening - Growing Veggies in North Georgia (April 12th, 2026)
Riggin Farm , 300 Shady Grove Church Rd , Talking Rock
1:00 pm -
Summer Concert Series Season Tickets 2026
Chateau Meichtry Family Vineyard and Winery , 1862 Orchard Ln , Talking Rock
5:30 pm -
Gentlemen's Quartet
Falany Performing Arts Center , 199 Fine Arts Dr , Waleska
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Gentlemens Quartet
Falany Performing Arts Center , 199 Fine Arts Dr , Waleska
7:30 pm
Thursday April 2
Friday April 3
Saturday April 4
Monday April 6
Tuesday April 7
Saturday April 11
Sunday April 12
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- We had a bear visit last night .
We are on Arnold Spence. This was the first visit in over a year. (Nextdoor Old Howell Bridge) - There is an emergency vehicle on Mathis Airport...
There is an emergency vehicle on Mathis Airport Pkwy reported at 3:52 PM. "Fire vehicle on scene" (Nextdoor )
- Waste Pro USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Landfill Equipment Operator in Ball Ground. Apply here.
- Waste Management, Inc. posted a job opening for II, Heavy Equipment Operator Landfill in Ball Ground. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ball Ground here.
š Nearby News
Canton
- Why We Need Public Broadcasting (georgiatrend.com)
- Solar And Battery Solutions At 2026 Canton Fair For Global Buyers? (pressreleasecc.com)
- Canton man convicted of choking woman in 2023 assault (fox5atlanta.com)
Jasper
- Women's Basketball Signs Caroline Mullins (goccusports.com)
Milton
- Milton egg hunt draws thousands (appenmedia.com)
- Alpharetta Lions Club dinner celebrates public safety heroes (appenmedia.com)
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