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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: Milton City Council stands poised to enhance the city's connectivity and promote healthier, greener transportation by linking the city to the popular Big Creek Greenway, a trail system that extends from Roswell to Forsyth County.
Posted inIn The Know

Greenway Gateway: Milton is Poised to Connect with the Big Creek Greenway

by Thom ChandlerJune 4, 2023October 10, 2023
A series of educational and fun-filled family events is set to take place at Cobb County Safety Village in Marietta.
Posted inYour Family

Cobb Safety Village opens to families. Here’s when

by Thom ChandlerJune 4, 2023June 4, 2023
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Posted inTraffic & Transportation

Traffic Alert: Major delays on I-75 South after pair of multi-vehicle crashes Sunday

by Thom ChandlerJune 4, 2023June 4, 2023
Decorative Scales of Justice in the Courtroom
Posted inIn The News

What is the Fulton County YSL RICO trial and what do you need to know about it?

by Thom ChandlerJune 3, 2023
Last week, Georgia's representatives in Congress faced a tough decision on the debt ceiling deal. This critical vote has the potential to impact the nation's economy and the way the government functions.
Posted inRepresenting You

How Georgia’s Representatives voted on the debt ceiling

by Thom ChandlerJune 3, 2023September 24, 2023
In a heartening celebration of academic excellence, Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp welcomed the valedictorians of 2023 from schools across Georgia.
Posted inEducation

Photos: Georgia valedictorians meet the governor

by Thom ChandlerJune 3, 2023June 3, 2023
From monumental battles to groundbreaking cultural shifts, the state of Georgia has a rich tapestry of historical events that took place during the month of June. Let's journey back in time to explore some key moments.
Posted inThe Georgia Chronicles

June in Georgia History: The AJC, Coca-Cola and Delta get their start

by Thom ChandlerJune 3, 2023June 5, 2023
The Gist: Memorial Day travel in Georgia turned deadly, with 16 lives lost in traffic accidents across the state during the long weekend. In a surge of incidents, over 200 individuals were injured, with law enforcement reporting almost 500 traffic crashes statewide.
Posted inTraffic & Transportation

The Sobering Reality Behind Georgia’s Memorial Day: Deaths, DUIs and Traffic Disasters

by Thom ChandlerJune 2, 2023June 2, 2023
Posted inYour Community

Empowering DeKalb’s Daughters: Free Leadership Program Opens Doors for Teen Girls

by Thom ChandlerJune 2, 2023October 10, 2023
The News: Three children from Atlanta, Jayla McDaniel, 6, Arthur Patterson, 10, and Amiya Patterson, 14, have gone missing. Their mother last saw them at a local park near their Perry Blvd. home on the afternoon of June 1.
Posted inMissing

Three children who were missing in Atlanta have been found safe

by Thom ChandlerJune 2, 2023June 2, 2023
A celebration of life and spirit services for Benjamin E. Mays High School student-athlete Bre’Asia D. Powell, who was tragically killed last week, will take place this weekend.
Posted inIn The News

A City in Mourning: Atlanta remembers student who was killed outside Mays High School

by Thom ChandlerJune 1, 2023June 1, 2023
The Gist: Get ready for some traffic delays on State Route 9/Peachtree Road this weekend. Maintenance crews are setting up for an essential crane installation project.
Posted inTraffic & Transportation

Weekend Travel Alert: Peachtree Road lane closures ahead for crane installation

by Thom ChandlerJune 1, 2023June 1, 2023
Posted inIn The News

Court rules that lactation consultants can work license-free in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerMay 31, 2023May 31, 2023
Posted inEducation

University Professors’ Legal Battle Over Gun Laws Ends in Defeat at Georgia Supreme Court

by Thom ChandlerMay 31, 2023May 31, 2023
AUGUSTA — A suspect in a shooting that occurred in Augusta earlier this month is on the loose and considered armed and dangerous. Authorities are calling on residents for their help in locating Brian Jonathan Mann, who has outstanding warrants with the Richmond County Sheriff's Office.
Posted inCrime

Augusta in High Alert: Police Hunt ‘Armed and Dangerous’ Shooting Suspect

by Thom ChandlerMay 31, 2023May 31, 2023
The Gist: A 20-year-old inmate, Enil Guillen of Doraville, was discovered lifeless in his cell at the DeKalb County Jail earlier this week. Despite efforts by emergency medical personnel, he could not be revived, with initial signs suggesting a possible suicide.
Posted inIn The News

Inmate dies in DeKalb County Jail

by Thom ChandlerMay 30, 2023May 30, 2023
Home with brown cedar roof
Posted inCrime

Scam Alert: Watch out for rental homes posted on social media

by Thom ChandlerMay 30, 2023May 30, 2023
Raymund Ellison Jr., the 20-year-old Centerville man who went missing while tubing on the Ocmulgee River Sunday, has been found, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office.
Posted inIn The News

Body of 20-year-old who disappeared in Ocmulgee River found

by Thom ChandlerMay 30, 2023May 30, 2023

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