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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.

Two men were arrested and charged following a spate of "slider" auto crimes that alarmed residents of the Tucker Precinct in DeKalb County.
Posted inCrime

How DeKalb County’s finest put the brakes on a slider crime wave

by Thom ChandlerMay 20, 2023May 20, 2023
What's Next?: Authorities are now conducting a full-scale investigation to identify and apprehend the anonymous caller who made the bomb threat.
Posted inCrime

Bomb threat at Georgia Ingles store. What we know

by Thom ChandlerMay 20, 2023May 20, 2023
The Gist: Progress has been made in the investigation of the fatal shooting at Retreat Village Shopping Plaza on Saint Simons Island.
Posted inCrime

Woman shot to death in parking lot of Saint Simons Island shopping plaza

by Thom ChandlerMay 20, 2023May 20, 2023
The Gist: A grand two-story mansion in Lawrenceville became a fiery spectacle early Friday morning, as firefighters tackled a massive fire that originated from its basement and spread rapidly.
Posted inFire

Photos: From Beauty to Ashes – A closer look at the Georgia mansion fire

by Thom ChandlerMay 20, 2023May 20, 2023
The stage is set for the seventh annual Father-Daughter Dance in DeKalb County. This cherished event, encouraging heartwarming connections, is scheduled to take place on June 11 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts and Community Center on Rainbow Drive, Decatur.
Posted inEvents

DeKalb County’s Heartwarming Tradition Returns: Seventh annual Father-Daughter Dance set for June

by Thom ChandlerMay 19, 2023May 19, 2023
The Gist: In a development that has brought renewed attention to a case that stirred the heart of Forsyth County, an arrest has been made in connection with Baby India, a newborn discovered abandoned in a plastic bag nearly four years ago.
Posted inCrime

Mother arrested in the Baby India case that shook Forsyth County

by Thom ChandlerMay 19, 2023May 19, 2023
Men in Macon are being urged to take their mental health seriously, in a push to combat the stigma surrounding male mental wellness. Mayor Lester Miller and a panel of community leaders came together Friday, May 19, to voice this call, part of Macon Mental Health Matters' second Lunch & Learn session. The event, live-streamed from Just Tap’d, was free and open to the public.
Posted inHealth

Macon Mayor’s Message to Men: Mental Health Matters

by Thom ChandlerMay 19, 2023May 19, 2023
What Happened?: A joint investigation into Sparks, 45, led to his arrest on suspicion of distributing methamphetamine and fentanyl. Harrell, 61, was arrested at the scene for possessing heroin. The probe was set into motion following a series of fentanyl-related overdose fatalities in the region.
Posted inCrime

The Fight Against Fentanyl: Two Arrests Highlight the Struggle Against Deadly Opioids in Dougherty County

by Thom ChandlerMay 19, 2023September 24, 2023
The Gist: DeKalb County residents face a possible hike in stormwater fees, marking the first rate increase in nearly two decades. The new proposal is part of an effort by the county to maintain and improve the area's water infrastructure.
Posted inYour Family

DeKalb residents could see $48 per year increase in their water bills

by Thom ChandlerMay 18, 2023May 18, 2023
Posted inCrime

Busted in No Time: How Brookhaven Police Used Technology to Snuff Out an Arson Attempt at Target

by Thom ChandlerMay 18, 2023October 10, 2023
The Gist: Residents across North and Central Georgia should brace for potentially hazardous weather conditions, as there's a risk of strong storms and even isolated severe thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight.
Posted inWeather

Georgia’s Stormy Weather Forecast: What we know

by Thom ChandlerMay 17, 2023May 17, 2023
The Gist: Roswell has unveiled a $194.3 million proposed budget for the 2024 fiscal year, asking residents to delve into the details via an online interactive budget book. The proposal includes a balanced budget, a continuation of Public Safety Initiatives, and a 3% merit-based pay rise for City employees.
Posted inIn The Know

Dive into Roswell’s proposed budget and discover what it means for you

by Thom ChandlerMay 17, 2023May 17, 2023
The Gist: Milledgeville's historic charm will be on full display on June 10, as 20 historic homes and sites open their doors for the Georgia Trust Expedition. Visitors will get a rare glimpse into the city's rich past, from the 1838 Rockwell House to the 1806 Major Edward White House, among other significant landmarks.
Posted inEvents

Step Back in Time: Milledgeville’s Most Stunning Historic Sites Open Their Doors

by Thom ChandlerMay 17, 2023May 17, 2023
The Gist: Gwinnett County Police are urging locals to exercise caution when making purchases or sales through online platforms. The move doesn't follow any recent thefts and robberies related to such transactions, but to provide guidance to prevent such crimes from happening.
Posted inCrime

Gwinnett Police Spill The Tea On Dodging Online Trading Traps

by Thom ChandlerMay 17, 2023May 17, 2023
The Gist: Augusta University is launching a first-of-its-kind Bachelor of Arts in Sports Management degree this fall, set to give students a unique education tailored to sports industry careers. Unlike other sports management degrees in the state, which are Bachelor of Science, the new degree emphasizes communication, critical thinking, and holistic learning.
Posted inEducation

Now you can get a degree in Sports Management at Augusta University

by Thom ChandlerMay 16, 2023May 16, 2023
A Cumming man, identified as Joshua Kasparek, was arrested yesterday following a road rage incident that left another driver injured, according to Forsyth County officials.
Posted inCrime

Cumming man arrested following road rage that caused injury

by Thom ChandlerMay 16, 2023May 16, 2023
ROSWELL -- A house fire in the Lakeside at Ansley gated community left a family of nine shaken and two treated for smoke inhalation late last night. The fire occurred on Prado Terrace in Roswell.
Posted inFire

Photos: Major House Fire in Lakeside Ansley Subdivision in Roswell

by Thom ChandlerMay 16, 2023October 10, 2023
The Gist: Fulton County continues to set the pace as a leading county in the nation, according to Chairman Robb Pitts' State of the County address on May 10.
Posted inYour Community

‘The Status Quo is Not Working:’ Fulton County’s Bold Plans for Change

by Thom ChandlerMay 15, 2023May 15, 2023

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