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Police are searching for two suspects who allegedly used a stolen credit card in Lawrenceville and Alpharetta.

Crime

Police search for suspects in stolen credit card, identity theft case

by Thom ChandlerJune 8, 2018September 24, 2023

A Snellville attorney was arrested Monday and charged for allegedly drugging a female employee while the two were out to dinner after work.

Attorney arrested, charged with using date rape drug on employee

by Thom ChandlerJune 8, 2018December 14, 2018

The world awoke Friday morning to the shocking news of the death of legendary chef Anthony Bourdain's death.

Georgians remember Anthony Bourdain

by Thom ChandlerJune 8, 2018March 20, 2019

The Gist: Add Fulton County to the growing list of local governments who are relaxing their laws about possessing small amounts of marijuana. Under the new policy, those caught with less than one ounce of the drug would face no jail time and a maximum fine of $75 for a first offense.

Fulton County relaxes marijuana possession laws

by Thom ChandlerJune 7, 2018September 24, 2023

A Central State Prison inmate will serve three additional years after prison officials say they caught him using an unauthorized cell phone to video chat with a 13-year old girl.

Crime

Convicted child molester sentenced after he was caught video chatting 13-year-old from prison

by Thom ChandlerJune 5, 2018March 20, 2019

"Because public men and women are amenable ‘at all times’ to the people, they must conduct the public’s business out in the open."

The Public Record: Republicans vs. Republicans vs. Democrats

by Thom ChandlerJune 3, 2018December 14, 2018

Georgia drivers can expect relief from high gas prices soon. According to AAA, gas prices are expected to drop after Russia and Saudi Arabia expressed interest in increasing the supply of oil.

Gas prices set to drop

by Thom ChandlerMay 29, 2018September 24, 2023

Gwinnett County firefighters responded to a 911 call at 2:40 a.m. on Tuesday about a fire at a townhome in Summer Place in Norcross. The caller reported something was on fire in the kitchen.

Norcross woman dies in early morning townhome fire

by Thom ChandlerMay 29, 2018March 20, 2019

Now that the dust has settled on the May 22 primary, it's time to start looking at what the results mean and how they could shape the runoff and the November election. Here are a few things that we learned during and in the aftermath of Tuesday's primary.

Uncategorized, Your Government

5 Things We Learned from the May 22 Georgia Primary

by Thom ChandlerMay 25, 2018March 20, 2019

The city of Savannah will join the cities of Atlanta, Roswell and Sandy Springs in using goats to clear vegetation. The city joins a growing trend of governments and individuals seeking a non-toxic way to clear undesired greenery.

In The News, Uncategorized

Get the goats: Savannah to use livestock to clear vegetation

by Thom ChandlerMay 24, 2018December 14, 2018

Updated at 10:35 p.m.: With 122 of Georgia's 159 counties reporting, Casey Cagle and Brian Kemp have secured their spots in the republican runoff for Georgia governor. The winner of that race will face democrat Stacey Abrams in the November election.

Election Results: Cagle and Kemp head to runoff

by Thom ChandlerMay 22, 2018March 20, 2019

According to Fulton County officials, at about 11:30 a.m. on Election Day a voter in Atlanta was shot in the precinct parking lot after voting.

In The News, Uncategorized

Police: Shooting outside polling location appears to be suicide

by Thom ChandlerMay 22, 2018September 24, 2023

The rolling Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica, The Wall That Heals, will make its final stop in Johns Creek, where it will reside permanently. The 250-foot replica last visited the city in March of 2017, the city's warm welcome of the wall left an impact on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, the organization that runs the Memorial wall program.

Johns Creek to become the permanent home of mobile Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica

by Thom ChandlerMay 22, 2018December 14, 2018

Primary day in Georgia is upon us and after months of campaign ads, robocalls, debates and political stunts, it is up to voters to decide who will get each party's nod for the November election. Here is a look at some of the key races throughout the state and what voters can expect to see as the results start to roll in Tuesday night.

Your Government

What to expect from the May 22 Georgia Primary

by Thom ChandlerMay 21, 2018September 24, 2023

All eyes around the world were on the royal wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Saturday, and Georgia was no different. While Georgians were intrigued by the prospect of an American princess and by all of the pomp of a royal wedding, two aspects of the wedding earned the most comment from Georgia residents on social media.

Georgians react to the Royal Wedding

by Thom ChandlerMay 19, 2018December 14, 2018

Gwinnett Police have identified the suspect in an attempted burglary at a church last week. Anthony Dean Scoggins Jr., of Grayson was taken into custody and police say he has been linked to other thefts in the recent months.

Crime

Arrest made in attempted Gwinnett County church burglary

by Thom ChandlerMay 18, 2018December 14, 2018

Roswell Police are searching for a 38-year-old man they say is wanted in connection with an animal cruelty case they investigated Wednesdays.

Crime

Malnourished dog found in Roswell motel room

by Thom ChandlerMay 18, 2018December 14, 2018

A guy walks into a bar with his puppy... No, this isn't the beginning of a joke. According to Gwinnett Police, a man who burglarized a Norcross bar brought his puppy along on the job.

Crime

Man’s Best Accomplice: Man brings puppy with him to rob Gwinnett bar

by Thom ChandlerMay 18, 2018December 14, 2018