Thom Chandler, Author At The Georgia Sun | Page 55 Of 109

Georgia judge rules 185 churches can vote to leave the United Methodist Church

by Thom ChandlerMay 17, 2023May 17, 2023

In the wake of school fights this week and a shooting last night, Burke County Sheriff Alfonzo Williams is sending out a warning to the perpetrators of end-of-year school fights and other violence in the community.

Crime

Georgia Sheriff has harsh words for perpetrators of recent round of violence

by Thom ChandlerApril 23, 2023April 23, 2023

One prominent voice who is not calling for a new jail is Fulton County Commission Chair Robb Pitts, who remains opposed to the new jail. Pitts explained his position in a letter to his constituents. The letter is presented below in its entirety for you to read and decide your view.

Crime

Here’s why Robb Pitts doesn’t want a new jail in Fulton County

by Thom ChandlerApril 21, 2023September 24, 2023

Elise Kreitner, a special education teacher at Autrey Mill Middle School, has been named the 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year for Fulton County Schools. Kreitner was surprised with the announcement on April 18 during a visit by Fulton County Schools staff to Autrey Mill. This prestigious honor represents the highest recognition the district bestows on its classroom teachers, celebrating excellence in various aspects of educational professionalism.

Meet the Fulton County teacher of the year

by Thom ChandlerApril 19, 2023April 19, 2023

Atlanta residents are voicing their concerns as the recent cancellation of MARTA's Bus Route 183 on Niskey Lake Road and County Line Road significantly impacts those relying on public transportation.

Traffic & Transportation

Canceled MARTA bus route causes stir in Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerApril 17, 2023April 17, 2023

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Investigators were able to link a Macon female to the aggravated assault of a 14-year-old girl on April 9 on Grosso Avenue.

Crime

Arrest made in shooting of 14-year-old girl in Macon

by Thom ChandlerApril 12, 2023

The Gist: An early morning police shooting in Atlanta has left one man injured and one officer hurt.

Crime

Early morning cop attack ends in police shooting in Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerApril 8, 2023April 8, 2023

The Gist: A park aimed at preserving and celebrating the history of the Promised Land community, a historically significant African American community in southern Gwinnett County, is one step closer to completion as efforts were recently made for the county to acquire the two remaining parcels of land necessary for its development.

Your Government

Gwinnett County inches closer to complete park honoring Promised Land’s Past

by Thom ChandlerApril 5, 2023

The Dooly County School Superintendent is standing up for Dooly County students who he says were profiled and wrongly accused of theft during a recent field trip.

Dooly County Education Chief Decries Profiling of Students During Field Trip

by Thom ChandlerMarch 25, 2023October 10, 2023

Georgia has a rich and diverse history, with many significant events taking place throughout the month of March. Here are the top 10 most important events that occurred in Georgia during this month in state history.

The Georgia Chronicles

What happened in March in Georgia history?

by Thom ChandlerMarch 17, 2023March 17, 2023

Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced today that an 18-year-old from Newnan was arrested on March 8 in connection with two Coweta County fires.

Fire

18-year-old arrested in connection with two Coweta County fires

by Thom ChandlerMarch 16, 2023March 16, 2023

The Georgia State Patrol graduated its 113th Trooper School Friday, March 10, at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth.

Meet the newest Georgia State Troopers

by Thom ChandlerMarch 10, 2023September 24, 2023

Georgia Department of Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper and Georgia Restaurant Association President and CEO Karen Bremer announced the five new Georgia Grown Executive Chefs at the 2023 Taste of Georgia Legislative Reception last night. The program is designed to promote and foster relationships between chefs and farmers while spreading awareness about the quality of locally sourced and grown products in Georgia's restaurant scene.

Food

5 Georgia Grown Chefs You Need to Know About

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 24, 2023February 24, 2023

Polling Place Vote Here Sign On White Board Near House

Your Government

If you live in Mableton and vote at the C. Freeman Poole Senior Center, your precinct has changed.

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 8, 2023February 8, 2023

The News: Clayton County Chairman Jeff Turner's Secretary Katrina Holloway, age 52, has been charged with false statements and false report of a crime by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

Crime

Clayton County Chairman Jeff Turner’s secretary accused of sending threatening letter to her boss

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 30, 2023January 30, 2023

SAVANNAH -- The Savannah Police Department is investigating a Jan. 29 crash that resulted in the death of a 43-year-old Savannah man.

Traffic & Transportation

43-year-old man killed trying to cross the street in Savannah

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 30, 2023January 30, 2023

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp issued the following statement today on the killing of Tyre Nichols after video of the arrest was made public:

Read Brian Kemp’s statement on the release of Tyre Nichols’ arrest footage

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 27, 2023January 27, 2023

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens issued the following statement after the release of videos of the brutal beating that led to the death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis.

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens issues statement on release of Tyre Nichols video

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 27, 2023January 27, 2023