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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.

Middle age woman applying insect repellent to her granddaughter before forest hike beautiful summer day. Protecting children from biting insects at summer. Active leisure with kids.
Posted inIn The News

If you thought regular mosquitos were bad, you haven’t met the Asian Tiger Mosquito

by Thom ChandlerMay 11, 2023May 11, 2023
schoolchildren teaching in school
Posted inEducation

Common Core is dead in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerMay 11, 2023May 11, 2023
The Gist: In a move focused on safety, Margaritaville Water Park is closing its popular lake swimming area at Lake Lanier Islands, a decision that is expected to be met with negative reactions by the park's visitors.
Posted inIn The News

No more swimming at Margaritaville at Lake Lanier Islands

by Thom ChandlerMay 10, 2023May 10, 2023
Police located and pursued the vehicle, but police say the duo refused to stop. The chase ended when police performed a PIT maneuver in Lithia Springs in neighboring Douglas County, disabling the vehicle.
Posted inCrime

Police shooting in Lithia Springs: What we know

by Thom ChandlerMay 10, 2023May 10, 2023
Congrats, Class of 2023! You've persevered through a global pandemic, political upheaval, and economic inflation. As you embark on adulthood or college, here are 23 nuggets of wisdom to guide you.
Posted inTips and Knowledge

Class of 2023: 23 Life Hacks for Post-Grad Vibes

by Thom ChandlerMay 10, 2023May 10, 2023
The Gist: Atlanta has emerged as the top large city for recent college graduates to kickstart their careers, according to a study by CoworkingCafe.
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers

The Big Peach Beckons: Atlanta Crowned Best City for Recent Graduates

by Thom ChandlerMay 10, 2023May 10, 2023
MARIETTA -- Heather Woods, a seasoned educator with a career spanning 22 years, has been named as the new principal of the Marietta Center for Advanced Academics.
Posted inGeorgia People

Meet the new principal at Marietta Center for Advanced Academics

by Thom ChandlerMay 9, 2023May 9, 2023
teenager girl pinches nose, something stinks
Posted inYour Family

Odor Relief in Sight for Rock Mill Neighborhood

by Thom ChandlerMay 9, 2023May 9, 2023
Posted inCrime

Operation Golden Eagle: 12 caught and charged with child exploitation in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerMay 9, 2023May 9, 2023
The Gist: A new historical marker in Atlanta commemorates the life of entrepreneur Jacob Elsas and his influential company, Fulton Bag & Cotton Mills, which significantly shaped the textile industry and labor movement in the New South Era.
Posted inGeorgia People

Atlanta History: Jacob Elsas shaped the labor movement in the New South

by Thom ChandlerMay 8, 2023May 8, 2023
Posted inYour Government

Atlanta is set to acquire the West End Performing Arts Center from Fulton County

by Thom ChandlerMay 8, 2023May 8, 2023
ROSWELL -- Atlanta's professional rugby team, Rugby ATL, collaborated with Swift School on Wednesday, May 3, to introduce the Rookie Rugby program, teaching students the fundamentals of rugby. This event marked the first time Rugby ATL integrated the program into a school's curriculum.
Posted inSports

Rugby ATL Partners with Swift School for Rookie Rugby Program

by Thom ChandlerMay 8, 2023May 8, 2023
The Forecast: Summer-like weather brings scattered showers and thunderstorms across Georgia, with potential for isolated severe storms today and increased chances on Tuesday.
Posted inWeather

Wet weather expected in Georgia this week

by Thom ChandlerMay 8, 2023May 8, 2023
The Gist: Georgia drivers are continuing to see gas prices fall at the pump, with the state's average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline dropping to $3.24.
Posted inYour Family

Gas prices in Georgia continue to drop

by Thom ChandlerMay 8, 2023May 8, 2023
A Pickens County resident managed to prevent a potentially devastating house fire Sunday by extinguishing a kitchen blaze shortly after discovering it at 3:42 p.m.
Posted inFire

Kitchen fire extinguished by quick-thinking Pickens County homeowner

by Thom ChandlerMay 7, 2023May 7, 2023
An unidentified female pedestrian was struck and killed in a traffic collision early Sunday morning in Bibb County. The incident occurred at approximately 12:42 a.m. on Shurling Drive at the intersection of Pinehill Drive, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office.
Posted inTraffic & Transportation

82-year-old woman killed in pedestrian crash in Macon

by Thom ChandlerMay 7, 2023May 7, 2023
The News: A fire at the Atlantic Newtown Apartment Homes in Roswell displaced 13 residents, but quick action from local firefighters minimized damage and even saved a cat.
Posted inFire

A cat was rescued and 13 residents displaced after an apartment fire in Roswell

by Thom ChandlerMay 6, 2023May 6, 2023
A contraband drop attempt at the DeKalb County Jail was foiled on May 3, when a 58-year-old man was caught holding a bag near a rope hanging from a cell window.
Posted inCrime

DeKalb County Jail Contraband Drop Attempt Foiled

by Thom ChandlerMay 5, 2023May 5, 2023

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