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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.

This Is It! Southern Kitchen & Bar-B-Q has been a beloved part of Atlanta's food scene for four decades, serving up mouth-watering BBQ to countless residents and visitors.
Posted inFood

From Humble Beginnings to Beloved Atlanta Institution: The Story of This Is It! Southern Kitchen & Bar-B-Q

by Thom ChandlerJune 8, 2023
Youth Violence in DeKalb County: According to the Georgia Department of Public Health Violence and Injury Prevention Section, in 2018, there were 125 emergency department visits and 8 hospitalizations in DeKalb County for assault injuries among youth aged 10 to 19 years. In the same year, there were 18 homicides among youth aged 10 to 24 years in DeKalb County, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Uniform Crime Reporting Program. These statistics were reported by Voices for Georgia's Children, a nonprofit child policy and advocacy organization.
Posted inYour Community

DeKalb County Takes a Stand Against Youth Violence: Here’s What You Need to Know

by Thom ChandlerJune 8, 2023October 10, 2023
Soldiers of the armed forces marching
Posted inRepresenting You

Warnock bill aims to restore full military housing benefits

by Thom ChandlerJune 7, 2023June 7, 2023
Know What to Do if You See a Black Bear: If you see a bear, stand quietly or back away slowly. Never run; running may trigger a chase response. If a bear approaches, hold your ground, wave your arms and yell “Hey Bear” until it leaves. Stay with your group.
Posted inNews You Can Use

Do you know what to do if you see a bear in the woods?

by Thom ChandlerJune 7, 2023June 7, 2023
VALDOSTA -- The Valdosta Fire Department will be hosting a Car Seat Safety check event to ensure child safety. The event will take place on Monday, June 12, from 9 a.m to 12 p.m at Mathis Auditorium.
Posted inYour Family

How to get your child’s car seat checked for safety in Valdosta

by Thom ChandlerJune 7, 2023June 7, 2023
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Posted inCrime

21-year-old Atlanta resident faces multiple animal cruelty charges

by Thom ChandlerJune 7, 2023June 7, 2023
The Gist: Jad Pollom, a 4-year-old, from Chattanooga was camping with his family over Memorial Day weekend at the Highlands near the Georgia border when he was bitten by a copperhead snake.
Posted inIn The News

Copperhead snake bites 4-year-old boy during camping trip

by Thom ChandlerJune 7, 2023June 7, 2023
Posted inYour Community

What Does Civic Racial Equality Look Like in Georgia?

by Thom ChandlerJune 7, 2023October 10, 2023
The Gist: Two teens were shot and wounded in Tindall Fields Community in Macon Tuesday.
Posted inCrime

Two teens shot in Macon

by Thom ChandlerJune 6, 2023June 6, 2023
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has released a statement on the approval of funding for the controversial “Cop City” project in Atlanta. The budget resolution for the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center was passed today after months of passionate debate from both supporters and opponents of the project.
Posted inIn The News

Here’s what Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens had to say about the ‘Cop City’ vote

by Thom ChandlerJune 6, 2023
The Gist: A reward of up to $50,000 is being offered by the U.S Postal Inspection Service for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those involved in the robbery of a mail carrier in Augusta.
Posted inCrime

$50,000 reward offered for information on robbery of mail carrier in Augusta

by Thom ChandlerJune 6, 2023June 6, 2023
Belkis Teran, mother of Manuel Esteban Paez Teran, describes the slain activist’s love for the environment at a February press conference. (Photo credit: Rebecca Grapevine) ATLANTA – The Atlanta City Council has approved building a controversial public safety training center after hearing more than 14 hours of emotional testimony from opponents of “Cop City” laced
Posted inIn The News

Residents outraged as Atlanta approves ‘Cop City’ training center

by Thom ChandlerJune 6, 2023
In a contentious and marathon city council meeting that lasted over 14 hours, a $67 million proposal to fund a new public safety training center, known as "Cop City," was passed by an 11-4 vote. Among the dissenters was Council Member Keisha Sean Waites, reflecting a deep-seated opposition among a significant portion of the Atlanta population​.
Posted inCrime

Atlanta City council member shares why she voted against ‘Cop City’

by Thom ChandlerJune 6, 2023June 6, 2023
The Gist: A day of routine training ended in tragedy when K9 Chase, a police dog from Cobb County, was found unresponsive due to a heat-related incident at Allatoona High School.
Posted inCrime

Cobb County police dog dies after being in a hot patrol car

by Thom ChandlerJune 6, 2023June 6, 2023
He was subsequently taken to the Fulton County Jail. The stolen tablet was returned to its rightful owner.
Posted inCrime

A Tale of Stolen Tablet and Swift Justice in Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerJune 5, 2023June 5, 2023
Residents of Floyd County should be aware of an upcoming disruption to local traffic as Sally Davis Road is scheduled for a temporary closure on Wednesday. The Public Works department of Floyd County announced the closure, which will take place between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., as crews work to install a new cross drain.
Posted inTraffic & Transportation

Sally Davis Road in Floyd County will be closed Wednesday. Here’s why

by Thom ChandlerJune 5, 2023June 5, 2023
The preliminary investigation showed that Haskins exited a CobbLinc transit bus driven by Peres Delille, 60, of Hiram, Georgia, at the bus stop located in front of a local Burger King. Haskins, walking east on the sidewalk, stumbled and fell partially onto the sidewalk and partially into the concrete gutter next to the bus.
Posted inTraffic & Transportation

65-year-old killed by CobbLinc bus

by Thom ChandlerJune 5, 2023
Here is the weather forecast for the state of Georgia for the upcoming week:
Posted inWeather

Georgia Weather: What to expect this week

by Thom ChandlerJune 5, 2023June 5, 2023

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