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SAVANNAH -- The Savannah Police Department's Violent Crimes detectives have made one arrest in the June 11 double homicide on Damascus Street.

Crime

Arrest made in Savannah double homicide

by Thom ChandlerJune 28, 2019June 28, 2019

WOODSTOCK -- The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta is celebrating summer with new and additions for customers.

Outlet Shoppes of Atlanta kicks off summer with new additions including a relaxation station

by Thom ChandlerJune 24, 2019September 24, 2023

Georgia's U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson and David Perdue, both republicans, are urging the Trump administration to remove ship-to-shore cranes used at Georgia’s ports of Savannah and Brunswick from its proposed fourth round of Section 301 tariffs on Chinese imports.

Your Government

Georgia’s senators are worried about how Trump’s Chinese Tariffs could harm the ports of Savannah and Brunswick

by Thom ChandlerJune 23, 2019April 9, 2020

ATLANTA -- Fulton County District 4 Commissioner Natalie Hall served as the Grand Marshall for the Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music Festival.

Atlanta residents celebrated Juneteenth with a parade and a music festival

by Thom ChandlerJune 19, 2019September 24, 2023

The City of Dunwoody will hold a public workshop on the Dunwoody Village Master Plan to seek input on master plan updates and zoning requirements for the area. The workshop will be held on Saturday, June 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Vintage Pizza, 5510 Chamblee Dunwoody Road.

Dunwoody wants to hear what residents have to say about the future of Dunwoody Village

by Thom ChandlerJune 14, 2019June 14, 2019

Jaycees members across the state of Georgia held a major fundraiser to benefit Out of Darkness, a non-profit focused on battling human trafficking.

Georgia Jaycees donate $21,000 to fight human trafficking

by Thom ChandlerJune 11, 2019September 24, 2023

DUNWOODY -- Jay Vinicki has been named the new Assistant City Manager for the City of Dunwoody.

Meet Jay Vinicki, Dunwoody’s new assistant city manager

by Thom ChandlerJune 10, 2019June 10, 2019

ATLANTA -- The Fox Theatre presents the 2019 Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival with a screening of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” for the film’s 30th Anniversary.This family favorite will return to the venue with a sing-along component for all to participate in!

The Little Mermaid will headline the 2019 Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival at The Fox

by Thom ChandlerJune 7, 2019June 7, 2019

NORTH FULTON COUNTY -- The cities of Johns Creek and Alpharetta have partnered with Waze Carpool, a service offered by Waze that connects riders and drivers for easier, more affordable commutes. Beginning June 4 and available through August 5, residents can upgrade their commutes to work by enjoying $2 flat rides via Waze Carpool.

Traffic & Transportation

Johns Creek and Alpharetta partner with Waze to bring carpoolers a $2 commute

by Thom ChandlerJune 4, 2019September 24, 2023

One DeKalb County student is attempting to take her art to one of the highest platforms in the world: the Google homepage.

Arabia Mountain High School student named Georgia winner for Doodle 4 Google competition

by Thom ChandlerJune 4, 2019June 4, 2019

A local Dallas resident just scored big. Now it's time for him to give it his best shot.

Metro by T-Mobile Isn’t Horsing Around: Local Dallas Man Wins, To Meet Giannis Antetokounmpo

by Thom ChandlerJune 4, 2019June 4, 2019

ROCKDALE COUNTY -- On Saturday, June 1, Rockdale County Officials hosted the official ribbon cutting ceremony of the dog park located at Richardson Park.

Rockdale County just opened its first dog park

by Thom ChandlerJune 1, 2019June 1, 2019

HENRY COUNTY -- The May term of the Henry County Grand Jury recently indicted 60-year-old Cindy Smith for making false statements that she was sexually assaulted by a Henry County Police Department officer.

Crime

Georgia woman charged with making false statements against a police officer

by Thom ChandlerMay 29, 2019May 30, 2019

MACON -- A Macon man was sentenced to serve 30 years in prison Wednesday, nearly two weeks after jurors found him guilty of shooting a man and leaving him paralyzed.

Crime

Georgia man gets 30 years for shooting that left victim paralyzed

by Thom ChandlerMay 29, 2019May 29, 2019

RESACA -- At about 11:20pm May 27, Gordon County deputy sheriffs were dispatched to a private residence on Landing Drive near Resaca in response to a domestic disturbance.

Crime

Arrest made in stabbing of 63-year-old Georgia woman

by Thom ChandlerMay 28, 2019May 28, 2019

CHAMBLEE -- The City of Chamblee is the first city in Georgia to launch a new texting service called “Citibot.” Anyone can use their mobile phones’ existing texting service to make requests, report issues or find answers to common city-related questions.

Meet Citibot, Chamblee’s new service that lets residents text their local government

by Thom ChandlerMay 28, 2019May 28, 2019

SAVANNAH -- Savannah police are investigating an accidental fatal shooting at a local shooting range.

Man dies after fatal shooting accident at Georgia gun range

by Thom ChandlerMay 27, 2019May 28, 2019

ALPHARETTA -- Commuters traveling through Alpharetta will lose a key east / west route this summer. The City of Alpharetta will close Rucker Road for major road construction work along the corridor. The closure, which coincides with summer break for Fulton County Schools, will begin May 28 and is expected to remain in place until August 10.

Traffic & Transportation

Rucker Road in Alpharetta will be closed all summer

by Thom ChandlerMay 24, 2019September 24, 2023