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The Gist: A pedestrian was seriously injured in a collision with a car in Powder Springs on Monday afternoon.

Traffic & Transportation

Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Monday Afternoon Crash in Cobb County

by Thom ChandlerNovember 28, 2023November 28, 2023

The Gist: RentCafe.com conducted an analysis on apartment sizes in the 50 largest U.S. cities, focusing on what $1,700 monthly rent can fetch in terms of space in Atlanta. The study revealed significant variations in apartment sizes across different zip codes, with some areas offering more than double the space for the same price as others.

Your Guide To Renting an Apartment With the Most Space in Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerNovember 28, 2023

The City of Oglethorpe is set to celebrate the festive season with the Oglethorpe Christmas Market & Parade on Friday, December 1.

Oglethorpe Christmas Parade Scheduled for December 1

by Thom ChandlerNovember 27, 2023November 27, 2023

The Gist: A fatal traffic collision involving five vehicles occurred on I-75 South near the Pierce Avenue On-Ramp in Bibb County Monday afternoon. The crash, reported in the afternoon, resulted in one fatality and several injuries.

Traffic & Transportation

Man Dead After Five Car Pileup on I-75 in Macon

by Thom ChandlerNovember 27, 2023November 27, 2023

ATLANTA – A proposed state Senate redistricting map released Monday would create two additional Black majority districts in the General Assembly’s upper chamber in keeping with a federal court order. Senate District 17 in Henry and Newton counties and Senate District 28 in Douglas and Fulton counties would become majority Black under the proposed map,

Your Government

Here Is a First Look at Georgia’s New Proposed Senate Districts

by Thom ChandlerNovember 27, 2023

🏡 The Gist: Residents of College Park wake to a familiar leadership as incumbent Mayor Bianca Motley Broom retains her position, demonstrating strong community support.

Your Government

Broom Sweeps All Other Candidates To Win Reelection in College Park

by Thom ChandlerNovember 8, 2023November 8, 2023

🌟 The Gist: Norcross residents have an opportunity to influence the architectural style of the upcoming Public Safety Building project.

Shape the Future of Norcross’s Public Safety Building

by Thom ChandlerOctober 29, 2023October 29, 2023

ATLANTA – A former University of Georgia football player has been convicted in federal court in an attempted armed robbery at a RaceTrac gas station that led to the shooting death of an Oconee County man. Ahkil Nasir Crumpton, 26, of Philadelphia, who played wide receiver for UGA during the 2017 and 2018 seasons, was

Crime

Former UGA Football Player Ahkil Nasir Crumpton Convicted in Racetrac Shooting Case

by Thom ChandlerOctober 26, 2023October 26, 2023

ATLANTA – Georgia lawmakers on both sides of the state Capitol are taking their first serious look this fall at how rapidly evolving artificial intelligence technology is likely to affect public policy. A House subcommittee formed to study the issue already has begun holding hearings, while two Senate committees are set to launch a parallel

What Should Georgia Lawmakers Do About AI?

by Thom ChandlerOctober 13, 2023October 13, 2023

ATLANTA – Georgia lawmakers should simplify the state’s dual enrollment program for high-school students wishing to get a jump on post-secondary education, do more to publicize the program and provide more funding, a legislative study committee recommended Wednesday. The joint House-Senate panel unanimously approved a report following several meetings around the state this summer and

Here Are the Recommendations Lawmakers Have for Georgia’s Dual Enrollment Program

by Thom ChandlerOctober 11, 2023October 11, 2023

ATLANTA – Walmart will build a food processing facility in Valdosta, a $350 million investment expected to create almost 400 jobs, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Wednesday. The Valdosta dairy plant will provide milk to more than 750 Walmart stores and Sam’s Clubs in South Georgia. “We’re excited that Walmart will soon tap into Georgia’s No.-1

Walmart Will Build a Dairy Plant in Valdosta

by Thom ChandlerOctober 11, 2023October 11, 2023

The Gist: Residents in Duluth will soon see a new layer of community safety and service: Public Safety Ambassadors. These civilians will be trained to manage non-emergency scenarios, taking some burdens off sworn officers, according to the Duluth Police Department.

Crime

Duluth is Adding Public Safety Ambassadors to the Police Force

by Thom ChandlerOctober 10, 2023October 10, 2023

The Flint River Fair, a hallmark event heralding the autumn season in Bainbridge unfolds by the scenic banks of the Flint River. Hosted at the Earle May Boat Basin ran from October 3 to October 7, and was organized by the local Chamber of Commerce.

Photos: The Flint River Fair and Hot Dog Eating Contest

by Thom ChandlerOctober 8, 2023

ATLANTA – Gov. Brian Kemp has extended the temporary suspension of Georgia’s sales tax on gasoline and other motor fuels for another month. The Republican governor cited ongoing inflation and an uncertain economy caused by what he called irresponsible policies at the federal level for the need to keep the suspension he ordered last month

Georgia Residents Won’t Have to Pay Gas Tax Again Until November 11

by Thom ChandlerOctober 6, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: Roswell will host the 73rd Annual Youth Day Celebration on October 14. The event will feature a parade, a celebration at City Hall, and various activities for families to enjoy.

Roswell Gears up for Youth Day on October 14

by Thom ChandlerOctober 4, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: Quick action from a Chick-fil-A staff member saved a choking child during a family lunch.

Georgia Chick-fil-A Employee Saves Child from Choking

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 21, 2023October 10, 2023

Woman in yellow shirt while filling up her car with gasoline

Gas Prices Decrease in Georgia After Kemp Suspends Gas Tax

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 18, 2023October 10, 2023

3d rendering coronavirus cell or covid-19 cell disease

What’s Going on with COVID in Georgia?

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 12, 2023October 10, 2023