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📊 The Gist: Atlanta ranks as the 83rd best city for renter financial health, a dubious honor when you consider the balancing act between rent and income.

The Rent is Too Damn High: Paychecks for Renters in Atlanta Don’t Stretch Very Far

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 23, 2024February 23, 2024

Close-up of Fresh Oysters on Crushed Ice

Food

Arnette’s Chop Shop in Atlanta Will Host The Fourth Annual Mother Shucker Oyster Festival

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 22, 2024February 22, 2024

🏡 The Gist: Governor Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 333, allowing a referendum on creating the city of Mulberry in Gwinnett County, emphasizing local control without new property taxes.

Your Government

Governor Kemp Signs Bill for Mulberry Cityhood Vote

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 15, 2024February 15, 2024

When the time is right for you to look into funding for a car accident case, personal injury law professionals suggest using a Pre-Settlement Lawsuit Loan in Georgia. Experienced financial legal services providers can get you set up to apply for funding through an application process that’s quick and easy. There’s no need to suffer any more than you have to while awaiting your car accident claim payout. Get your funds today.

In The News, Tips and Knowledge

What to Do If You Need Funding for A Car Accident Case in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 2, 2024February 2, 2024

🚔 The Gist: A domestic dispute at a Tractor Supply store in Grayson spiraled into a multi-hour standoff involving a woman and her four children, ending with her arrest and the children's safe recovery.

Crime

SWAT Standoff in Grayson: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 26, 2024January 26, 2024

💧 The Gist: The boil water advisory affecting parts of south Cobb County has been lifted following negative bacteria tests, signaling safe water consumption.

Cobb County’s Water Is Safe Again: Boil Water Advisory Lifted

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 20, 2024January 20, 2024

🚨 The Gist: An early morning burglary at The Peach Cobbler Factory, a beloved local business in Atlanta, resulted in the loss of cash and property damage.

Crime

Atlanta’s Peach Cobbler Factory Falls Victim to Early Morning Break-In

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 19, 2024

Black and Silver Laptop Computer on Round Brown Wooden Table

Georgia By The Numbers

Georgia’s STEM Landscape: Atlanta Thrives, But Augusta Struggles

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 17, 2024

📰 The Gist: Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, under scrutiny for allegations of an improper relationship with a special prosecutor in the Trump case, defended her actions and the qualifications of the prosecutor during a church service on January 14, 2024.

Fulton Prosecutor Fani Willis Speaks Out About Allegations of an Improper Relationship

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 14, 2024January 14, 2024

📚 The Gist: The Fulton County School Board is reviewing a significant redistricting plan for South Fulton elementary schools, coinciding with the construction of a new S.L. Lewis Elementary School.

How the South Fulton School Shuffle Could Affect Your Family

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 10, 2024January 10, 2024

🚓 The Gist: A 21-year-old man was arrested for aggravated assault after shooting a driver in the parking lot of a Walmart in Bibb County, near Macon.

Crime

Arrest Made in Shooting of Man in Bibb County Walmart Parking Lot

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 6, 2024January 6, 2024

As the old saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. As we say goodbye to 2023, let's relive the year's highs and lows through some of the most visually compelling photos of the year.

The Georgia Chronicles

2023 in Georgia: The Year in Photos

by Thom ChandlerDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2023

⛄️ The Gist: A weather system is set to bring light snow showers to the mountainous regions of northern Georgia, with minimal accumulation expected.

Georgia Braces for First Snow of The Season

by Thom ChandlerDecember 29, 2023December 29, 2023

As a crucial hub in the aviation network, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is renowned for its sprawling size and bustling activity. Here are specific insights and tips tailored for travelers passing through this iconic Southern gateway:

9 Things You Need to Know Before Going to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

by Thom ChandlerDecember 26, 2023

Three Movers, a popular moving company, has been working in and around Georgia for many years now, helping anyone and everyone move to and from the great state of Georgia.

Three Movers Make Waves in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerDecember 26, 2023December 26, 2023

It may be after Christmas now, but before Christmas, residents of Decatur County made memories that will last a life time at the annual county parade.

Photos: The Decatur County Christmas Parade

by Thom ChandlerDecember 26, 2023December 26, 2023

In a joint operation, the Twiggs County Sheriff's Office and Bleckley County Sheriff's Office successfully located a stolen ATV on December 11, hidden in woods near a suspect's residence.

Crime

Stolen ATV Recovered in Twiggs County

by Thom ChandlerDecember 18, 2023December 18, 2023

A fatal car crash occurred on Windermere Parkway at about 3:20 p.m. on December 12. Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office and Fire Department responded to the scene near Osterly Way.

Traffic & Transportation

Fatal Car Crash in Forsyth County Tuesday Afternoon

by Thom ChandlerDecember 13, 2023December 13, 2023