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The Darien Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its officers. The police department confirmed yesterday that Officer David Horton had died.

Georgia police department mourns loss of 45-year-old officer

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 12, 2021September 12, 2021

Southern Steel, a new book by Sherrie H. Coombs, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

Georgia author pens romance novel, Southern Steel

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 3, 2021September 3, 2021

“I’m honored to have this opportunity to follow in the footsteps of Chief West and previous Gwinnett County police chiefs who have led with integrity and compassion,” said McClure. “The men and women of this agency are among the best in the country, and I’m grateful for the ongoing support of the board and our residents as we strive to prioritize professionalism and bring pride to our community.”

Meet Gwinnett County’s new police chief

by Thom ChandlerAugust 14, 2021August 14, 2021

The Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police announced Peachtree City Police Chief Janet Moon was sworn in as the the organization's President on Tuesday, July 20.

Meet the new president of the Georgia Police Chiefs’ Association

by Thom ChandlerJuly 22, 2021July 22, 2021

ALPHARETTA -- Funeral arrangements for Alpharetta Police Officer Clinton Martin have been announced by the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety.

Funeral arrangements set for Alpharetta police officer who died from COVID-19

by Thom ChandlerJuly 9, 2021September 24, 2023

JOHNS CREEK -- The city of Johns Creek has a new police chief, nearly a year after the previous chief came under fire for comments he made about Black Lives Matter protests.

Meet Johns Creek’s new police chief

by Thom ChandlerJuly 2, 2021July 2, 2021

The Gainesville Fire Department confirmed yesterday that firefighter Chandler Patterson died over the weekend in a boating accident.

Georgia firefighter dies in boating accident

by Thom ChandlerJune 28, 2021July 2, 2021

CATAULA -- The Harris County School District’s Board of Education has approved Amy Allen as the new principal for Mulberry Creek Elementary School in Cataula.

Meet the new principal at Mulberry Creek Elementary School

by School ReportsJune 22, 2021June 22, 2021

When a young Chris Minor played football at Cemetery Field, he did not know he would one day oversee the organization that operates that very park. Minor is the first African-American director of the Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation Division.

Meet Gwinnett County’s first African American parks chief

by County NewsJune 16, 2021June 16, 2021

Former U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson launched a nonprofit organization Wednesday to raise awareness and funding for neurocognitive diseases including Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and related dementia.

Find out what former U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson is doing now

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 26, 2021May 26, 2021

Former Atlanta City Council member C.T. Martin died this morning surrounded by his family at his home in Southwest Atlanta. He was 84 years old. Martin was known as the “Dean” of the City Council because he was one of the longest serving Council members at one time. In December 2017, the City of Atlanta renamed the $27 Million Dollar Adamsville Recreation Center to the C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center as a tribute to his many decades of service.

Remembering an Atlanta Legend: Who was C.T. Martin?

by City ReportsMay 8, 2021September 24, 2023

Savannah State University Interim President Kimberly Ballard-Washington is about to take on the job on a permanent basis.

Meet Savannah State University’s new president

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 6, 2021September 24, 2023

schoolchildren teaching in school

These are the finalists for Georgia Teacher of the Year

by Thom ChandlerMay 6, 2021May 6, 2021

ATLANTA -- Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms appointed interim Atlanta Police Department Chief Rodney Bryant as the permanent Chief to lead the department.

Meet Atlanta’s New Police Chief

by Thom ChandlerMay 4, 2021October 10, 2023

Former University System of Georgia Chancellor Hank Huckaby died Wednesday at age 79 after suffering a stroke last week.

Georgia remembers former lawmaker Hank Huckaby

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceApril 15, 2021September 24, 2023

Judge Jeremy Baker was sworn in as the Valdosta Municipal Court Judge Monday by Lowndes County Superior Court Judge Gregory Voyles. Valdosta's mayor and city council appointed Baker in March.

Meet Valdosta’s new judge

by Thom ChandlerApril 7, 2021April 9, 2021

When raising children, especially pre-teens and teenagers, parents can face tension when big topics are brought up and it can be challenging for them to navigate these tough conversations.

Alpharetta mom pens book about raising confident kids

by Thom ChandlerMarch 2, 2021September 24, 2023

Henry County Commissioner Gary Barham died this morning due to complications from COVID-19, according to county officials.

Henry County commissioner dead from COVID-19

by Thom ChandlerMarch 2, 2021March 3, 2021