GPAC to require vaccinations or negative tests
GPAC will require proof of vaccination or a negative test for indoor events.
Abigail Warren
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Abigail Warren is an award-winning reporter and covers Collierville and Germantown for The Daily Memphian. She was raised in the Memphis suburbs, attended Westminster Academy and studied journalism at the University of Memphis. She has been with The Daily Memphian since 2018.
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September 2021
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Health Care Germantown to review retention PILOT for new medical office
Germantown will review a PILOT for new medical offices Monday evening. Aldermen will also review a resolution formalizing their stance on consolidation.
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Business Iconic Germantown station abandons gas, focuses on car maintenance
Germantown Auto Service removed its gasoline pumps and poured fresh concrete this week. The business is focused on repairing cars, the primary reason people visited the site the last 20 years.
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Germantown Germantown schools see fewer COVID-19 cases following judge’s order
Since the temporary restraining order was issued, Germantown has seen a slower rate of cases. Other suburban districts noticed a slight decrease or no change since Labor Day.
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Business First phase of Water Tower District at Schilling Farms receives final approval
Collierville’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a development contract and final plan for a proposal at Schilling Farms including apartments, amenities and retail.
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Education Germantown names Houston student to board of education
Germantown has named its first student board member. She will serve a one-year term in an advisory non-voting role.
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Real Estate Germantown approves more residential, retail for Thornwood
Germantown aldermen approved a plan for additional high-end apartment units and retail space at Thornwood, a mixed-use development in the suburb’s central business district.
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City of MemphisU of M committed to Collierville, despite fewer offerings
The University of Memphis desires to maintain its presence in Collierville. However, that presence has changed from what it was when the university opened its suburban campus in 2015.
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GermantownGermantown to review Thornwood’s proposed apartments
Germantown will review spacious luxury apartments proposed for Thornwood. The plan also includes more retail for the mixed-use development.
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Germantown Behind the Headlines: Palazzolo ready for state to take on schools battle
Legislators hoped Shelby County Schools and suburban leaders would work out an agreement for who owns and operates Germantown Elementary, Germantown Middle and Germantown High School.
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CoronavirusHealth Dept. director: ‘COVID is not done with us’
The local Health Department is not planning on additional COVID-19 business restrictions at this time but “nothing is off the table,” said its director.
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Germantown Germantown expanding virtual school grades to K-12
Germantown is expanding its virtual school to families who want that option for elementary students.
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Germantown Nonprofit makes Germantown history accessible ‘anytime, anywhere’
New website launched over the weekend chronicles the 180-year history of Germantown.
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Education Germantown parents concerned by quarantine measures
Some Germantown parents are concerned by the suburban school system’s quarantine guidelines. However, Superintendent Jason Manuel said the district is reviewing its measures.
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Collierville Collierville, Germantown students thriving virtually
Collierville Virtual Academy and Germantown Online Academy of Learning are offering a unique opportunity for students to learn at home.
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Coronavirus After judge’s ruling, suburban schools return to masking
The temporary restraining order against Gov. Bill Lee requires children to mask in schools. Opting out is not allowed at this time.
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August 2021
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Public Safety Exclusive: Kroger security contract company has history of on-duty shootings
Allied Universal Security employed Gregory Livingston, the armed security guard who allegedly shot and killed 48-year-old Alvin Motley at an East Memphis Kroger Fuel Center on August 7. The company’s employees have been involved in multiple shootings across the nation in recent years.
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Collierville Some suburban emergency services feel surge in hospitals
The capacity in hospitals trickles down to suburban emergency services, putting pressure on ambulance to answer calls.
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Collierville Collierville Schools updates quarantine guidelines
The district also made families aware of how it plans to teach students who are in quarantine.
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Germantown Germantown secures funding for middle school, drainage, water tower
The $10 million in bonds will be used to finance major projects in the suburb.
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Germantown Germantown hears reasons for and against consolidation; Palazzolo ‘categorically’ opposed
Germantown aldermen met to discuss consolidation efforts, and Mayor Mike Palazzolo made his stance clear on the discussion.
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Collierville Collierville denies rezoning request for senior apartments
Collierville did not approve a change in zoning for developers seeking to build a 103-unit independent living facility for seniors.
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Germantown Germantown approves softball bid, superintendent contract
The suburb’s Board of Education approved a bid Tuesday night from Grinder, Taber & Grinder to complete some of the Houston High softball facilities.
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Collierville Houston Middle sees 27 COVID-19 cases
Houston Middle is seeing the largest number of parents opting out of the Shelby County Health Department mask mandate — with 22% of 834 HMS students receiving parental permission to not mask.
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Collierville Nearly 1,400 opt out of masks in Collierville schools; 385 quarantined
Gov. Bill Lee’s executive order allows students to opt out and attend classes without masks.
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