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Thom Chandler is the editor of The Georgia Sun and has been writing, editing and managing websites and blogs since 1995. He is a lifelong Georgian and one of those increasingly rare Atlanta natives.

The Gist: A man was killed in a shooting that occurred on Stanley Road in Dacula last night. The victim's name has not been released.
Posted inCrime

Shooting in Dacula Tuesday night. What we know

by Thom ChandlerJune 14, 2023June 14, 2023
The News: Two people lost their lives in a crash that involved a stationary tractor-trailer and a Jeep Grand Cherokee on I-75 North in Cobb County on June 10 at about 1:16 a.m.
Posted inTraffic & Transportation

Two killed in tractor-trailer crash on I-75

by Thom ChandlerJune 13, 2023June 13, 2023
The Gist: Two Bibb County Sheriff’s Office deputies, Quency Barnes and Frederick Ogletree, have been arrested and charged with battery and violation of oath by public officer, following an investigation into the use of excessive and unnecessary force by the deputies during an altercation with a female inmate.
Posted inCrime

Two Georgia deputies arrested on battery charges

by Thom ChandlerJune 13, 2023June 13, 2023
There's no denying that the mouthwatering aroma of barbecue fills the air and it's a sure sign that summer is here. Barbecue is a staple food for many people, and it’s enjoyed around the world. But, how much do you know about the different types and styles of barbecue? In this article, we'll explore the types of barbecue and how they differ, as well as the styles of barbecue sauce that are popular around the world.
Posted inFood

Do you know your barbecue?

by Thom ChandlerJune 13, 2023June 13, 2023
The Gist: Atlanta has been ranked as the most barbecue-obsessed city, beating out Kansas City and Tampa Bay in the top three.
Posted inFood

Atlanta was named the most barbecue-obsessed city in the U.S.

by Thom ChandlerJune 13, 2023
inscription on the courthouse
Posted inCrime

Acworth man sentenced in deadly hit-and-run on I-85 in DeKalb County

by Thom ChandlerJune 13, 2023June 13, 2023
The Gist: In a tragic incident at Victoria Harbor in Lake Allatoona, a man lost his life over the weekend.
Posted inIn The News

45-year-old man drowns in Lake Allatoona

by Thom ChandlerJune 12, 2023
The Gist: Saint Mark United Methodist Church in Midtown Atlanta has constructed a 150-space parking deck on its property, which is being managed by Phoenix Parking Solutions. The deck is part of a 26-story high-rise that was developed last year.
Posted inYour Community

Midtown Church Opens New Parking Deck in Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerJune 12, 2023October 10, 2023
Earth mover used to dig down cables for broadband
Posted inYour Government

Over 3,500 Locations to Benefit from Georgia’s Rural Broadband Expansion

by Thom ChandlerJune 12, 2023June 12, 2023
The Gist: Truist Park, the home stadium of the Atlanta Braves located in Cobb County, has been ranked as the ninth most expensive stadium in baseball, according to a recent report by Myprotein.
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers

Truist Park is one of the most expensive stadiums in the U.S.

by Thom ChandlerJune 12, 2023
The Gist: A 25-year-old male, Jamie Bernard Burton Jr. was shot dead at about 6:10 a.m. in the Westlake Apartments in Chatham County.
Posted inCrime

25-year-old killed in Chatham County shooting

by Thom ChandlerJune 10, 2023June 10, 2023
The weather today in Georgia will remain nice with mostly sunny skies and temperatures ranging from 72°F to 85°F.
Posted inWeather

Here’s what Georgia’s weather has in store this weekend

by Thom ChandlerJune 10, 2023June 10, 2023
The Gist: Metro Atlanta residents, especially those sensitive to ozone, children, and individuals with heart or lung ailments, are urged to limit their outdoor activities during late afternoon and early evening today, Saturday, June 10, due to a Code Orange air quality alert.
Posted inWeather

Metro Atlanta residents urged to limit outdoor activities Saturday. Here’s why

by Thom ChandlerJune 10, 2023June 10, 2023
VALDOSTA -- As the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day on July 4, the Valdosta Fire Department and Citizens Fire Academy Alumni are raising awareness over public feting by providing yard signs to light up the impact of fireworks on Combat Veterans.
Posted inNews You Can Use

How Valdosta is raising awareness for veterans during July 4 fireworks

by Thom ChandlerJune 10, 2023June 10, 2023
MACON -- A 20-year-old man is in stable condition after being shot in the foot on Thursday evening.
Posted inCrime

20-year-old man wounded in Macon shooting

by Thom ChandlerJune 9, 2023June 9, 2023
ATLANTA -- The lack of access to quality groceries and fresh food in southwest Atlanta could be addressed through Council Member Marci Collier Overstreet’s legislation to incentivize grocers to establish new stores, which was recently passed by the City Council.
Posted inFood

Atlanta puts $1.5 million toward grocery stores in Southwest Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerJune 9, 2023June 9, 2023
The Gist: A woman was shot during a road rage incident on Stone Mountain Highway in Gwinnett county while trying to evade a suspect's vehicle.
Posted inCrime

Gwinnett woman survives after being shot at multiple times in road rage shooting

by Thom ChandlerJune 9, 2023June 9, 2023
Dunwoody residents can celebrate Juneteenth in a unique way this June with the special presentation of a StoryWalk by Dunwoody Parks and Recreation.
Posted inEvents

Dunwoody Celebrates Juneteenth with a StoryWalk

by Thom ChandlerJune 9, 2023December 20, 2023

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