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The Atlanta City Council is urging President Donald J. Trump and members of the U.S. Congress to immediately re-open the federal government.

Citing concerns about the Super Bowl, Atlanta City Council is urging Donald Trump and Congress to end the government shutdown

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 22, 2019September 24, 2023

Gwinnett County residents will go to the polls March 19 to vote on a contract with MARTA for the provision of expanded transit services.

Here’s how you can find out more about Gwinnett County’s proposed MARTA referendum

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 21, 2019March 17, 2019

Atlanta City Council member Andrea Boone wants to help Atlanta residents clear misdemeanors off their criminal histories. She is co-hosting the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Legacy Expungement Bowl Jan. 25 with Fulton County Solicitor General Keith Gammage and the Georgia Justice Project.

Atlanta’s Expungement Bowl offers a chance to clear misdemeanors off your record

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 19, 2019March 17, 2019

On Thursday, Jan. 17, the GBI arrested Oak Park Fire Chief Willie Herman Williamson of Vidalia for one count of Theft by Taking.

Crime

Georgia fire chief arrested for fuel theft

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 18, 2019March 17, 2019

The Gwinnett County Police Department needs your help in identifying the suspect in a pedestrian hit and run accident. On Wednesday, Jan. 16, officers were dispatched to a call at about 6 a.m.

Crime

Police search for suspect in pedestrian hit and run incident

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 17, 2019January 17, 2019

On Thursday, November 8, 2018, law enforcement agencies in Camden County responded to three separate deaths. Police found 57-year-old Andrew Jacob Bargman, 27-year-old Antone Moncrieff, and 41-year-old Melissa Nelson dead within hours of one another and all in various locations throughout Camden County.

Crime

GBI links three suspicious deaths to one common cause

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 16, 2019January 16, 2019

A new book by Jerry Ashton, Robert Goff and Craig Antico, founders of the newsmaking national charity, RIP Medical Debt. RIP Medical Debt first came to America’s attention in 2016 when HBO’s “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” used the charity to abolish $15 million in medical debt.

This new book will open your eyes about medical debt in the United States

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 16, 2019January 16, 2019

DeKalb County will present its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration program, “King’s Vision: Humanity Tied in a Single Garment of Destiny,” Friday, Jan. 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Maloof Auditorium, 1300 Commerce Drive, Decatur.

DeKalb County to host 35th Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 16, 2019January 16, 2019

Spalding Drive Elementary School students were encouraged to do some fun and risky science experiments at home - under adult supervision, of course.

These Fulton County elementary school students may be future scientists

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 16, 2019January 16, 2019

Pandora makes its first down of the year in Atlanta on Jan. 31 at the Bud Light Dive Bar at The Tabernacle with a free concert to kick off the weekend of The Big Game.

Entertainment, Super Bowl

Streaming giant Pandora will kick off the Super Bowl in Atlanta with Zac Brown and others

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 15, 2019March 17, 2019

The City of Dunwoody, in partnership with the Dunwoody-Atlanta Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., is planning Dunwoody’s MLK Jr. Day of Service, an event open to all ages.

Dunwoody plans day of service to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 13, 2019January 13, 2019

The Georgia Public Library Service has named the DeKalb County Public Library as Georgia’s Public Library of the Year. DeKalb was recognized for offering public programming that embraces the county’s diverse community.

DeKalb County’s library system is the best in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 13, 2019March 17, 2019

Gwinnett Police need your help identifying a jewel thief. On December 29, 2018 the suspect entered SR Jewelers at 2100 Pleasant Hill Road in unincorporated Duluth. An employee was helping three other individuals and her view of one side of the store was blocked. During that time police say the suspect came in and was able to access a display case. He took at least 15 pieces of jewelry valued at over $14,000.

Crime

Jewel thief steals more than $14,000 in merchandise while employee is distracted

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 13, 2019January 13, 2019

Looking for a fun job in a team environment? Six Flags Over Georgia is seeking to hire 3,000 hard-working and enthusiastic for the 2019 season, beginning on March 9.

Here’s how you can land a job at Six Flags this year

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 11, 2019March 17, 2019

Georgia Gwinnett College President Stanley C. “Stas” Preczewski, who previously announced his retirement last year, has decided to depart effective Jan. 11. He has accepted a new role leading Riverside Military Academy. Preczewski has served as president of GGC since 2014.

Georgia Gwinnett College president retires early. An interim president has been named

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 11, 2019March 17, 2019

Traffic lights can be tricky in a real emergency. If the light is red, emergency vehicles lose precious time moving slowly and carefully through the intersection. But a pilot program and partnership between the City of Dunwoody and DeKalb County could make a big difference.

Dunwoody traffic signals are getting an upgrade that will help emergency vehicles

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 9, 2019January 9, 2019

We may not be experiencing much winter weather this year, but Wild Winter Days have arrived at Zoo Atlanta. Guests can enjoy the zoo’s cool-weather experiences at an exclusive seasonal discount. Now through February 28, 2019, general admission is 25 percent off across all categories.

Zoo Atlanta celebrates Wild Winter Days

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 8, 2019January 8, 2019

Artistic Director Kenny Leon and True Colors Theatre Company are thrilled to present Dominique Morisseau’s Skeleton Crew beginning this February. Part of Morisseau’s The Detroit Project trilogy, Skeleton Crew, is an insightful drama about the value of work to workers and what happens when their livelihoods are threatened by layoffs.

Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company will present ‘Skeleton Crew’ in February

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 8, 2019September 24, 2023