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Welcome to Week 5 of Georgia's High School Football Season. Here are the scores and photos from Friday night's games.

Georgia High School Football: Week 5 Scores and Photos

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 13, 2024September 13, 2024

A Duluth Middle School student was arrested for bringing a loaded gun onto a school bus, Gwinnett County officials confirmed. The incident occurred when the student displayed the weapon to others, prompting a swift response from administrators.

Crime

Gwinnett County Student Arrested After Bringing Loaded Gun to School

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 13, 2024September 13, 2024

Lilburn is set to introduce a rotating lineup of food trucks in Old Town, expanding dining choices for residents and visitors. The city, in collaboration with the Downtown Development Authority and Lilburn Main, LLC, will open a temporary food truck site at the corner of First and Main Streets.

Food

Food Trucks Are Coming to Old Town Lilburn

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 13, 2024September 13, 2024

John Lewis MARTA bus

Traffic & Transportation

See The New MARTA Bus Honoring Civil Rights Icon John Lewis

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 13, 2024September 13, 2024

A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Justin Mourning, 24, in downtown Alpharetta on Wednesday night. The suspect, Jaden Lewis, of Milton, was taken into custody less than 24 hours after the shooting.

Crime

21-Year-Old Arrested in Downtown Alpharetta Shooting

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 13, 2024

Each member of the Fulton County Board of Education sponsors a monthly meeting open to all members of the community. The sessions provide an opportunity for direct contact with community members and give Board members a chance to listen to local issues and concerns.

How to Talk to Your Fulton County School Board Member

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 13, 2024September 13, 2024

The City of South Fulton has launched a new food truck lunch program aimed at addressing food insecurity in the Fulton Industrial area, a designated food desert with limited access to affordable and nutritious meals. The initiative, centered around the city’s administrative office complex, brings a rotating selection of food trucks to serve city employees and nearby businesses.

Food

South Fulton is Using Food Trucks to Help With Food Insecurity

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 13, 2024September 13, 2024

Taylor Swift’s Endorsement of Kamala Harris Sends 405,000 People to Vote.gov

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 13, 2024September 13, 2024

The Details: Keith Bridgett, 42, of South Carolina, was driving a Dodge Ram towing a trailer when his vehicle collided with a semi-trailer truck on I-16 East.

Traffic & Transportation

Driver Killed in Collision on I-16 Near Macon

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 12, 2024September 12, 2024

On September 4, 2024, Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, was the scene of a devastating school shooting. The incident, which left two students and two teachers dead, unfolded over the course of a few intense hours. Here is a detailed timeline of what we know so far from that fateful day:

Timeline of Tragedy: The Apalachee High School Shooting

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 12, 2024September 12, 2024

Investigators confirmed what most people suspected. The accused gunman, Colt Gray, smuggled an assault-style rifle into the school in his bookbag, killing two students and two teachers.

Crime

How Did Colt Gray Get an AR-15 Into Apalachee High School?

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 12, 2024September 12, 2024

Alpharetta police are asking for the public's help to identify a person of interest linked to a shooting late Wednesday near Highway 9 and Milton Avenue. The shooting, which occurred just after 11 p.m., left one person injured and in the hospital.

Crime

Shooting in Downtown Alpharetta: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 12, 2024September 12, 2024

A random security check at Edwards Middle School in Rockdale County on Wednesday led to the arrest of two staff members, raising concerns about safety on school grounds.

Crime

Father and Son Staff Members Arrested at Georgia Middle School

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 12, 2024September 12, 2024

Schools Closed handwritten on Blackboard as JPG File

Will Fulton County Close Two Elementary Schools?

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 11, 2024September 11, 2024

In light of the tragic events that unfolded at Apalachee High School on September 4, the community is still grappling with the devastating loss of two students and two teachers, along with the emotional toll on those injured and affected.

‘My son Colt is not a monster:’ Read Marcee Gray’s Letter to Apalachee High Shooting Victims

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 11, 2024September 11, 2024

Blake Kirby’s quick thinking and courage avert a potential tragedy

Comcast Network Technician Saves Life of Rome Resident

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 11, 2024September 11, 2024

This morning, a juvenile from Jasper, Tennessee, was apprehended after making threats directed toward Dade Middle School on social media. The Dade County Sheriff's Office was alerted to the situation by Marion County, Tennessee Dispatch, prompting an immediate response.

Crime

Juvenile Taken into Custody After Threatening Dade Middle School via Social Media

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 11, 2024September 11, 2024

A Mega Millions ticket holder in Texas walked away with the grand prize last night, leaving Georgia residents hoping for a slice of the massive jackpot. While no one in the Peach State snagged the big win, a Georgia player did claim a $10,000 prize.

Talk of The Town

Texas Man Takes Home $800 Million Mega Millions Jackpot

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 11, 2024September 11, 2024