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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.

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Posted inCrime

Bomb threat at Duluth Publix. What we know

by Thom ChandlerMay 15, 2023May 15, 2023
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Posted inCrime

Roswell police charge Ohio high school teacher with child molestation

by Thom ChandlerMay 15, 2023May 15, 2023
Posted inGeorgia People

Home Grown: Zac Brown gets honorary degree from University of West Georgia

by Thom ChandlerMay 15, 2023May 15, 2023
Lightning
Posted inWeather

Get ready for thunderstorms in Georgia this week

by Thom ChandlerMay 15, 2023May 15, 2023
Arnold Mill Road in Cherokee County, eastbound at the intersection of Grimes and Mountain roads, is closed due to a developing sinkhole, causing disruptions for local traffic.
Posted inTraffic & Transportation

Traffic Alert: Sinkhole on Arnold Mill Road in Cherokee County

by Thom ChandlerMay 14, 2023May 14, 2023
The Gist: A tense standoff in Senoia ended tragically when law enforcement officers shot and killed Michael Adams, 76, after he allegedly shot his wife during a domestic dispute on Saturday.
Posted inCrime

Police kill 76-year-old Georgia man in connection with wife’s shooting

by Thom ChandlerMay 14, 2023May 14, 2023
MARIETTA -- Marietta City Schools is set to welcome workforce development expert Rob Garcia III as the new CEO of its College and Career Academy.
Posted inEducation

Meet the new CEO of the Marietta College and Career Academy

by Thom ChandlerMay 13, 2023May 13, 2023
The Gist: Cool down this summer as two local watering holes, Sewell Park Pool and Seven Springs Water Park, are set to open on May 27, offering a refreshing respite for Cobb County residents.
Posted inYour Family

Summer Fun Beckons as Cobb County Pools Prepare for May 27 Opening

by Thom ChandlerMay 13, 2023May 13, 2023
The Gist: Webb Bridge Road is buzzing with activity these days. From tree removal to construction, changes are afoot around Alpharetta High School and the Big Creek Greenway, all part of the Webb Bridge Road Improvement Project.
Posted inTraffic & Transportation

What’s Happening on Webb Bridge Road in Alpharetta?

by Thom ChandlerMay 13, 2023October 10, 2023
The Gist: Mindi Mebane Kassotis, the previously unidentified woman whose dismembered remains were discovered on a hunting club property in Riceboro last year, has been identified, and the investigation has led to the arrest of her husband.
Posted inCrime

A woman who was found dismembered at a Liberty County hunting club has been identified

by Thom ChandlerMay 13, 2023May 13, 2023
The Gist: Nine individuals have pleaded guilty to their involvement in the brutal murder of Rossana Delgado, who was abducted in April 2021 in DeKalb County. Despite the major breakthrough, three key suspects remain at large.
Posted inCrime

Nine Plead Guilty in Grisly Gilmer County Murder: Manhunt Continues for 3 Remaining Suspects

by Thom ChandlerMay 13, 2023May 13, 2023
In addition to the dense fog, the weather is likely to turn more volatile this afternoon with the possibility of isolated to scattered thunderstorms.
Posted inWeather

Weekend weather outlook: Fog and rain ahead for Georgia

by Thom ChandlerMay 13, 2023May 13, 2023
The News: Tragedy struck in Sandy Springs Thursday after a one-year-old was found dead in a body of water and her mother was charged with her murder.
Posted inCrime

A one-year-old was found dead in Sandy Springs. Her mother has been charged with her murder

by Thom ChandlerMay 12, 2023May 12, 2023
MACON -- Following a domestic dispute on Houston Avenue, an AK-47 rifle and drugs were seized, and a 25-year-old man was arrested on multiple charges including cruelty to children.
Posted inCrime

Georgia Man Faces Child Cruelty Charges after Stolen AK-47 Seized

by Thom ChandlerMay 12, 2023May 12, 2023
The Gist: Fresh on DeK, the mobile farmers market aimed at improving community health and promoting local produce in DeKalb County, is gearing up for its ninth season.
Posted inYour Family

When will DeKalb’s ‘Fresh on Dek’ farmers market return for 2023?

by Thom ChandlerMay 12, 2023May 12, 2023
Former Decatur attorney Richard Merritt is set to stand trial for the murder of his mother, Shirley Merritt, 77, next week.
Posted inCrime

Trial set next week for Decatur lawyer accused of killing his mother

by Thom ChandlerMay 12, 2023May 12, 2023
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Posted inCoronavirus

The COVID-19 Public Emergency is Over. Here’s What it Means for Georgia

by Thom ChandlerMay 11, 2023October 10, 2023
The Gist: The next few days in Norcross will see Working America, a community affiliate of the AFL-CIO, conducting a local door-to-door call-to-action drive.
Posted inYour Community

Who is Going Door to Door in Norcross?

by Thom ChandlerMay 11, 2023October 10, 2023

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